Konaje - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Konaje is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 49 km from Puttur and around 85 km from Mangalore. Kadya Konaje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konaje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konaje is 617702. The village covers a total geographical area of 1815.69 hectares and falls under the 574230 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Konaje 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 Konaje

According to the 2011 Census, Konaje village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 858 males and 920 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.01%, with male literacy at 88.12% and female literacy at 76.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Konaje

Konaje 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 Konaje

Public transport in the Konaje is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harebetta, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Konaje is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Konaje is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konaje

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

Health Facilities in Konaje

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

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