Thokur- - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Thokur- is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Mangalore and around 30 km from Mangalore. Padupanambur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thokur- village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thokur- is 617438. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.41 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Thokur- 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 Thokur-

As per Census 2011, Thokur- village has a total population of 2,898 people, consisting of 1,393 males and 1,505 females. The village has 634 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,387 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 461 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thokur-

Thokur- 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 Thokur-

Thokur- is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Thokur- is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Thokur- is about 30 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 Thokur-

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

Health Facilities in Thokur-

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

FAQs about Thokur-