Koikude - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Koikude is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Mangalore and around 30 km from Mangalore. Kemral serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koikude village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koikude is 617444. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.82 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Koikude 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 Koikude

According to the 2011 Census, Koikude village had a total population of 2,029 people, including 981 males and 1,048 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.36%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 80.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Koikude

Koikude 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 Koikude

Koikude 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 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Koikude is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Koikude is about 30 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 Koikude

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

Health Facilities in Koikude

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

FAQs about Koikude