Badagannur - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Badagannur is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Badagannuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagannur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagannur is 617747. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137.56 hectares and falls under the 574223 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Badagannur

According to the 2011 Census, Badagannur village had a total population of 3,109 people, including 1,538 males and 1,571 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.97%, with male literacy at 93.08% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagannur

Badagannur 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 Badagannur

Badagannur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Badagannur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Badagannur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagannur

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

Health Facilities in Badagannur

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

FAQs about Badagannur