Thekkaru - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Thekkaru is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Thekkaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekkaru is 617666. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.68 hectares and falls under the 574241 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Thekkaru 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 Thekkaru

According to the 2011 Census, Thekkaru village had a total population of 3,235 people, including 1,566 males and 1,669 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.19%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 77.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Thekkaru

Thekkaru 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 Thekkaru

Thekkaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Thekkaru is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Thekkaru 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 Thekkaru

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

Health Facilities in Thekkaru

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

FAQs about Thekkaru