Irde - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Irde is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Bettampady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irde is 617741. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.66 hectares and falls under the 574259 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Irde 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 Irde

According to the 2011 Census, Irde village had a total population of 2,293 people, including 1,145 males and 1,148 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.68%, with male literacy at 92.10% and female literacy at 79.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Irde

Irde 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 Irde

Irde 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 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Irde is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Irde is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Irde

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

Health Facilities in Irde

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

FAQs about Irde