Thekkaru Village Overview
Thekkaru is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 22 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 56 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Thekkaru village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Thekkaru village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekkaru is 617666. The village covers a geographical area of 656.68 hectares and has a pincode of 574241. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Thekkaru
Population & Demographics of Thekkaru
This section provides population and demographic details of Thekkaru village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,235 | 1,566 | 1,669 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 497 | 256 | 241 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 2,305 | 1,199 | 1,106 |
| Illiterate Population | 930 | 367 | 563 |
Key population details of Thekkaru village are given below:
- Thekkaru village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,235, including approximately 1,566 males and 1,669 females, with a sex ratio of 1065 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Thekkaru village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.25%.
- There are around 508 households in Thekkaru village.
Transport & Connectivity of Thekkaru
Transport facilities help residents of Thekkaru village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Thekkaru
The following villages are located close to Thekkaru and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thekkaru
- Where is Thekkaru located?
- Thekkaru village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Thekkaru?
- Thekkaru is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Thekkaru?
- The pincode of Thekkaru is 574241.
- What is the population of Thekkaru?
- Thekkaru has a total population of 3,235, including 1,566 males and 1,669 females.
- How many households are there in Thekkaru?
- There are 508 households in Thekkaru.
- What is the literacy rate in Thekkaru?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thekkaru is 71.25%. Male literacy is 76.56% and female literacy is 66.27%.