Kabaka (Rural) - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Kabaka (Rural) is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kabaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kabaka (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kabaka (Rural) is 617686. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.29 hectares and falls under the 574220 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kabaka (Rural) 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 Kabaka (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Kabaka (Rural) village had a total population of 4,532 people, including 2,332 males and 2,200 females, living in 882 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 92.62% and female literacy at 84.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Kabaka (Rural)

Kabaka (Rural) 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 Kabaka (Rural)

Kabaka (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kabaka (Rural) is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kabaka (Rural) is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kabaka (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Kabaka (Rural)

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

FAQs about Kabaka (Rural)