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 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 Shirthadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirthadi village had a total population of 2,655 people, including 1,316 males and 1,339 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.27%, with male literacy at 90.57% and female literacy at 84.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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