Sasihithlu - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Sasihithlu is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Mangalore and around 31 km from Mangalore. Haleyangady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasihithlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasihithlu is 617435. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.11 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Sasihithlu 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 Sasihithlu

According to the 2011 Census, Sasihithlu village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,066 males and 1,162 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.01%, with male literacy at 96.49% and female literacy at 89.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasihithlu

Sasihithlu 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 Sasihithlu

Sasihithlu 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 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Sasihithlu is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Sasihithlu is about 31 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 Sasihithlu

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

Health Facilities in Sasihithlu

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

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