Keyyur - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Keyyur 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 72 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Keyyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keyyur is 617745. The village covers a total geographical area of 1937.9 hectares and falls under the 574210 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Keyyur 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 Keyyur

According to the 2011 Census, Keyyur village had a total population of 5,883 people, including 2,844 males and 3,039 females, living in 1,202 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.49%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 77.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Keyyur

Keyyur 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 Keyyur

Keyyur 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 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Keyyur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Keyyur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keyyur

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

Health Facilities in Keyyur

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

FAQs about Keyyur