Aithoor - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Aithoor is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Puttur and around 80 km from Mangalore. Aithuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aithoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aithoor is 617730. The village covers a total geographical area of 3136.11 hectares and falls under the 574230 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Aithoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aithoor

As per Census 2011, Aithoor village has a total population of 4,368 people, consisting of 2,206 males and 2,162 females. The village has 950 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,421 literate and 947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 560 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aithoor

Aithoor 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 Aithoor

Aithoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Aithoor is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Aithoor is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aithoor

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

Health Facilities in Aithoor

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

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