Shirlalu - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Shirlalu is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Shirlalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirlalu is 617625. The village covers a total geographical area of 2414.48 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shirlalu 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 Shirlalu

According to the 2011 Census, Shirlalu village had a total population of 2,336 people, including 1,123 males and 1,213 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.34%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 75.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirlalu

Shirlalu 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 Shirlalu

Shirlalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Shirlalu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Shirlalu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirlalu

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

Health Facilities in Shirlalu

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

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