Bettampady - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Bettampady is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Bettampady village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bettampady is 617743. The village covers a total geographical area of 1312.28 hectares and falls under the 574259 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bettampady 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 Bettampady

According to the 2011 Census, Bettampady village had a total population of 4,543 people, including 2,247 males and 2,296 females, living in 864 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.28%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 79.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Bettampady

Bettampady 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 Bettampady

Bettampady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Bettampady is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Bettampady is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bettampady

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

Health Facilities in Bettampady

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

FAQs about Bettampady