Puthila - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Puthila is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Barya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puthila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthila is 617665. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.83 hectares and falls under the 574326 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Puthila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belthangady Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puthila

According to the 2011 Census, Puthila village had a total population of 3,102 people, including 1,518 males and 1,584 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Puthila

Puthila is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Puthila

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Puthila. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Puthila is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Puthila is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puthila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puthila village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Puthila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puthila village are given below:

FAQs about Puthila