Sonandur - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Sonandur is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Maladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonandur is 617650. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.13 hectares and falls under the 574224 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sonandur 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 Sonandur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonandur village had a total population of 2,439 people, including 1,195 males and 1,244 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 74.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonandur

Sonandur 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 Sonandur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sonandur. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Sonandur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Sonandur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonandur

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

Health Facilities in Sonandur

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

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