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

As per Census 2011, Kunthoor village has a total population of 2,541 people, consisting of 1,264 males and 1,277 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,924 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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