Perabe - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Perabe is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Puttur and around 67 km from Mangalore. Perabe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perabe is 617708. The village covers a total geographical area of 1195.49 hectares and falls under the 574285 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Perabe 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 Perabe

According to the 2011 Census, Perabe village had a total population of 3,125 people, including 1,506 males and 1,619 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.48%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 75.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Perabe

Perabe 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 Perabe

Perabe 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 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Perabe is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Perabe is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perabe

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

Health Facilities in Perabe

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

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