Karnire - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Karnire is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Mangalore and around 38 km from Mangalore. Balkunje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnire village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnire is 617426. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.6 hectares and falls under the 574154 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Karnire 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 Karnire

According to the 2011 Census, Karnire village had a total population of 920 people, including 420 males and 500 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.15%, with male literacy at 95.84% and female literacy at 87.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnire

Karnire 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 Karnire

Karnire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Karnire is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Karnire is about 38 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 Karnire

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

Health Facilities in Karnire

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

FAQs about Karnire