Kodimbady - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Kodimbady is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kodimbady village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodimbady is 617690. The village covers a total geographical area of 605.69 hectares and falls under the 574325 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kodimbady 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 Kodimbady

According to the 2011 Census, Kodimbady village had a total population of 2,356 people, including 1,159 males and 1,197 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, 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 Kodimbady

Kodimbady 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 Kodimbady

Kodimbady is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kodimbady is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kodimbady is about 55 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 Kodimbady

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

Health Facilities in Kodimbady

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

FAQs about Kodimbady