Kavathar - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Kavathar is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Mangalore and around 36 km from Mangalore. Balkunje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavathar is 617430. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.33 hectares and falls under the 574154 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kavathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Moodabidri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kavathar

As per Census 2011, Kavathar village has a total population of 1,529 people, consisting of 724 males and 805 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,187 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavathar

Kavathar 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 Kavathar

Kavathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Kavathar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kavathar is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavathar

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

Health Facilities in Kavathar

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

FAQs about Kavathar