Kowkradi - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kowkradi is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Puttur and around 72 km from Mangalore. Kaukrady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kowkradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kowkradi is 617700. The village covers a total geographical area of 2524.47 hectares and falls under the 574242 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kowkradi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kowkradi

According to the 2011 Census, Kowkradi village had a total population of 4,916 people, including 2,380 males and 2,536 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.63%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 81.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Kowkradi

Kowkradi 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 Kowkradi

Kowkradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kowkradi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kowkradi is about 72 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 Kowkradi

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

Health Facilities in Kowkradi

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

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