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

According to the 2011 Census, Thenkakaranduru village had a total population of 2,345 people, including 1,157 males and 1,188 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.68%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 76.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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