Thotathadi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Thotathadi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Charmadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thotathadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thotathadi is 617656. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.66 hectares and falls under the 574228 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Thotathadi 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 Thotathadi

As per Census 2011, Thotathadi village has a total population of 3,591 people, consisting of 1,760 males and 1,831 females. The village has 750 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 355 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,715 literate and 876 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thotathadi

Thotathadi 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 Thotathadi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Thotathadi. The nearest railway station is Yedekumeri, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Thotathadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Thotathadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thotathadi

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

Health Facilities in Thotathadi

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

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