Padupanamboor - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Padupanamboor 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. Padupanambur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padupanamboor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padupanamboor is 617434. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.33 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Padupanamboor 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 Padupanamboor

According to the 2011 Census, Padupanamboor village had a total population of 1,326 people, including 655 males and 671 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.58%, with male literacy at 96.54% and female literacy at 90.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Padupanamboor

Padupanamboor 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 Padupanamboor

Padupanamboor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mulki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Padupanamboor is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Padupanamboor 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 Padupanamboor

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

Health Facilities in Padupanamboor

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

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