Kunthoor - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kunthoor is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Puttur and around 77 km from Mangalore. Perabe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunthoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunthoor is 617709. The village covers a total geographical area of 1360.4 hectares and falls under the 574212 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kunthoor 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 Kunthoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kunthoor village had a total population of 2,541 people, including 1,264 males and 1,277 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.87%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 78.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunthoor

Kunthoor 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 Kunthoor

Kunthoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kunthoor is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kunthoor is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunthoor

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

Health Facilities in Kunthoor

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

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