Ramakunja - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Ramakunja is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Puttur and around 64 km from Mangalore. Ramakunja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramakunja is 617706. The village covers a total geographical area of 1155.28 hectares and falls under the 574241 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ramakunja 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 Ramakunja

According to the 2011 Census, Ramakunja village had a total population of 4,329 people, including 2,261 males and 2,068 females, living in 830 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.88%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 79.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramakunja

Ramakunja 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 Ramakunja

Ramakunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Ramakunja is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Ramakunja is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramakunja

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

Health Facilities in Ramakunja

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

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