Kemminje (Rural) - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Kemminje (Rural) is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Munduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kemminje (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kemminje (Rural) is 617734. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.11 hectares and falls under the 574202 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kemminje (Rural) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kemminje (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Kemminje (Rural) village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 599 males and 606 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.85%, with male literacy at 93.37% and female literacy at 84.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Kemminje (Rural)

Kemminje (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 Kemminje (Rural)

Kemminje (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kemminje (Rural) is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kemminje (Rural) is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kemminje (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Kemminje (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 Kemminje (Rural) village are given below:

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