Thenkakaranduru - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Thenkakaranduru 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 59 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Balanja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thenkakaranduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thenkakaranduru is 617634. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.01 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thenkakaranduru 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 Thenkakaranduru

As per Census 2011, Thenkakaranduru village has a total population of 2,345 people, consisting of 1,157 males and 1,188 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,704 literate and 641 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thenkakaranduru are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3451,1571,188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284153131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789088
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1588474
Literate Population1,704896808
Illiterate Population641261380

Nearby Villages of Thenkakaranduru

Thenkakaranduru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalenjaSouth-West1.57 km
KarambaruNorth-East1.78 km
BadagakaranduruNorth-West2.15 km
NalkuruWest3.91 km
PilyaNorth-West3.99 km
PadangadySouth4.53 km
MelanthabettuSouth-East4.55 km
KudyadiNorth-West5.27 km
GardadiSouth-West5.46 km
NavaraNorth-West5.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thenkakaranduru

Thenkakaranduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Thenkakaranduru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Thenkakaranduru is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thenkakaranduru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thenkakaranduru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Thenkakaranduru

Where is Thenkakaranduru located?

Thenkakaranduru village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thenkakaranduru?

The Gram Panchayat of Thenkakaranduru is Balanja.

What is the pincode of Thenkakaranduru?

The pincode of Thenkakaranduru is 574217.

What is the population of Thenkakaranduru?

Thenkakaranduru has a total population of 2,345, including 1,157 males and 1,188 females.

How many households are there in Thenkakaranduru?

There are 478 households in Thenkakaranduru.

What is the literacy rate in Thenkakaranduru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thenkakaranduru is 72.67%. Male literacy is 77.44% and female literacy is 68.01%.