Badagayekkaru - Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada

Badagayekkaru is a village situated in the Mangaluru taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Mangalore and around 24 km from Mangalore. Yekkaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagayekkaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagayekkaru is 617476. The village covers a total geographical area of 1011.26 hectares and falls under the 574148 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Badagayekkaru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Badagayekkaru

According to the 2011 Census, Badagayekkaru village had a total population of 2,467 people, including 1,208 males and 1,259 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.52%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 81.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagayekkaru

Badagayekkaru 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 Badagayekkaru

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Badagayekkaru. The nearest railway station is Mulki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Badagayekkaru is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Badagayekkaru is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagayekkaru

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

Health Facilities in Badagayekkaru

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

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