Kavathar - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Kavathar is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Mangalore and around 36 km from Mangalore. Balkunje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavathar is 617430. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.33 hectares and falls under the 574154 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kavathar 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 Kavathar

As per Census 2011, Kavathar village has a total population of 1,529 people, consisting of 724 males and 805 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,187 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kavathar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,529724805
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1446876
Scheduled Castes (SC)258124134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1365977
Literate Population1,187603584
Illiterate Population342121221

Nearby Villages of Kavathar

Kavathar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarnireNorth-West1.68 km
BalkunjeNorth-East1.94 km
ElathurSouth2.14 km
Athikari BettuWest2.44 km
ShimanthurSouth-West2.60 km
UlipadyEast3.58 km
PalimarNorth-West3.60 km
InnaNorth3.67 km
Talipady (ct)South3.90 km
KilpadySouth-West3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kavathar

Kavathar 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 13.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Kavathar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kavathar is about 36 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 Kavathar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kavathar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kavathar

Where is Kavathar located?

Kavathar village is located in Mulki Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kavathar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kavathar is Balkunje.

What is the pincode of Kavathar?

The pincode of Kavathar is 574154.

What is the population of Kavathar?

Kavathar has a total population of 1,529, including 724 males and 805 females.

How many households are there in Kavathar?

There are 357 households in Kavathar.

What is the literacy rate in Kavathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kavathar is 77.63%. Male literacy is 83.29% and female literacy is 72.55%.