Kuriya - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Kuriya is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Aryapu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriya is 617733. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.55 hectares and falls under the 574210 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kuriya 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 Kuriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriya village had a total population of 3,279 people, including 1,624 males and 1,655 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.87%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 83.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriya

Kuriya 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 Kuriya

Kuriya 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 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kuriya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kuriya 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 Kuriya

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

Health Facilities in Kuriya

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

FAQs about Kuriya