Palthadi - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Palthadi is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Puttur and around 77 km from Mangalore. Savanuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palthadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palthadi is 617722. The village covers a total geographical area of 1079.78 hectares and falls under the 574210 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Palthadi 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 Palthadi

As per Census 2011, Palthadi village has a total population of 2,838 people, consisting of 1,401 males and 1,437 females. The village has 580 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,106 literate and 732 illiterate residents. Additionally, 753 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palthadi

Palthadi 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 Palthadi

Palthadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Palthadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Palthadi 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 Palthadi

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

Health Facilities in Palthadi

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

FAQs about Palthadi