Moodumarnadu - Moodubidire, Dakshina Kannada

Moodumarnadu is a village situated in the Moodubidire taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Mangalore and around 50 km from Mangalore. Padumarnad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moodumarnadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moodumarnadu is 617463. The village covers a total geographical area of 964.44 hectares and falls under the 574213 pincode. Mudbidri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Moodumarnadu 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 Moodumarnadu

According to the 2011 Census, Moodumarnadu village had a total population of 2,611 people, including 1,224 males and 1,387 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.14%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 77.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Moodumarnadu

Moodumarnadu 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 Moodumarnadu

Moodumarnadu 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 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudbidri to Moodumarnadu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Moodumarnadu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moodumarnadu

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

Health Facilities in Moodumarnadu

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

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