Kutrupadi - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kutrupadi is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Puttur and around 86 km from Mangalore. Kutrupady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutrupadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutrupadi is 617716. The village covers a total geographical area of 1375.83 hectares and falls under the 574221 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kutrupadi 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 Kutrupadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kutrupadi village had a total population of 4,225 people, including 2,095 males and 2,130 females, living in 959 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.21%, with male literacy at 90.79% and female literacy at 81.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutrupadi

Kutrupadi 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 Kutrupadi

Kutrupadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kutrupadi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kutrupadi is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutrupadi

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

Health Facilities in Kutrupadi

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

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