Shirthadi - Moodubidire, Dakshina Kannada

Shirthadi is a village situated in the Moodubidire taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Mangalore and around 45 km from Mangalore. Shirthady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirthadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirthadi is 617471. The village covers a total geographical area of 868.14 hectares and falls under the 574236 pincode. Mudbidri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shirthadi 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 Shirthadi

As per Census 2011, Shirthadi village has a total population of 2,655 people, consisting of 1,316 males and 1,339 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,077 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6551,3161,339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275150125
Scheduled Castes (SC)369172197
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392514
Literate Population2,0771,0561,021
Illiterate Population578260318

Nearby Villages of Shirthadi

Shirthadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MoodukonajeWest2.37 km
KashipatnaSouth-East2.90 km
ValpadiNorth-West3.13 km
BadakodiSouth3.46 km
PadukonajeWest4.26 km
MantradyNorth-East4.38 km
MarodiEast4.55 km
PeradiEast5.16 km
HosangadiSouth5.40 km
DareguddeNorth-West5.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shirthadi

Shirthadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudbidri to Shirthadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Shirthadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirthadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shirthadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shirthadi

Where is Shirthadi located?

Shirthadi village is located in Moodubidire Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shirthadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Shirthadi is Shirthady.

What is the pincode of Shirthadi?

The pincode of Shirthadi is 574236.

What is the population of Shirthadi?

Shirthadi has a total population of 2,655, including 1,316 males and 1,339 females.

How many households are there in Shirthadi?

There are 551 households in Shirthadi.

What is the literacy rate in Shirthadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirthadi is 78.23%. Male literacy is 80.24% and female literacy is 76.25%.