Dolpady - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Dolpady is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Puttur and around 75 km from Mangalore. Kaniyuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dolpady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dolpady is 617726. The village covers a total geographical area of 1194.68 hectares and falls under the 574328 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dolpady village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dolpady

According to the 2011 Census, Dolpady village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 626 males and 660 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.86%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 75.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Dolpady

Dolpady 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 Dolpady

Dolpady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Dolpady is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Dolpady is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dolpady

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

Health Facilities in Dolpady

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

FAQs about Dolpady