Thokur- - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Thokur- 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 Thokur- village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thokur- is 617438. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.41 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Thokur- 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 Thokur-

According to the 2011 Census, Thokur- village had a total population of 2,898 people, including 1,393 males and 1,505 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.59%, with male literacy at 95.61% and female literacy at 86.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Thokur-

Thokur- 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 Thokur-

Thokur- 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 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Thokur- is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Thokur- 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 Thokur-

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

Health Facilities in Thokur-

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

FAQs about Thokur-