Nelyadi - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Nelyadi is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Puttur and around 72 km from Mangalore. Nelyady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nelyadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelyadi is 617699. The village covers a total geographical area of 1767.58 hectares and falls under the 574229 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Nelyadi 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 Nelyadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nelyadi village had a total population of 5,504 people, including 2,736 males and 2,768 females, living in 1,152 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.78%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 78.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Nelyadi

Nelyadi 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 Nelyadi

Nelyadi 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Nelyadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Nelyadi 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 Nelyadi

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

Health Facilities in Nelyadi

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

FAQs about Nelyadi