Puthige - Moodubidire, Dakshina Kannada

Puthige is a village situated in the Moodubidire taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Mangalore and around 35 km from Mangalore. Putthige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puthige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthige is 617460. The village covers a total geographical area of 2168.81 hectares and falls under the 574226 pincode. Mudbidri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Puthige 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 Puthige

According to the 2011 Census, Puthige village had a total population of 8,279 people, including 4,205 males and 4,074 females, living in 1,713 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.03%, with male literacy at 94.65% and female literacy at 85.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 805.

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

Nearby Villages of Puthige

Puthige 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 Puthige

Puthige 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 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudbidri to Puthige is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Puthige is about 35 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 Puthige

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

Health Facilities in Puthige

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

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