Kombaru - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kombaru is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 52 km from Puttur and around 105 km from Mangalore. Kombaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kombaru is 617713. The village covers a total geographical area of 3867.57 hectares and falls under the 574230 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Kombaru 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 Kombaru

As per Census 2011, Kombaru village has a total population of 2,684 people, consisting of 1,360 males and 1,324 females. The village has 592 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,975 literate and 709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kombaru

Kombaru 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 Kombaru

Kombaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shrivagilu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kombaru is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kombaru is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kombaru

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

Health Facilities in Kombaru

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

FAQs about Kombaru