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

According to the 2011 Census, Palthadi village had a total population of 2,838 people, including 1,401 males and 1,437 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

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