Rekhya - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Rekhya is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Arasinamakki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rekhya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rekhya is 617683. The village covers a total geographical area of 2365.8 hectares and falls under the 574229 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Rekhya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Rekhya

According to the 2011 Census, Rekhya village had a total population of 2,079 people, including 1,036 males and 1,043 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.70%, with male literacy at 92.61% and female literacy at 78.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Rekhya

Rekhya 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 Rekhya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rekhya. The nearest railway station is Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Rekhya is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Rekhya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rekhya

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

Health Facilities in Rekhya

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

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