Nekkiladi - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Nekkiladi 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. 34 Nekkilady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nekkiladi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nekkiladi is 617693. The village covers a total geographical area of 731.8 hectares and falls under the 574325 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nekkiladi 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 Nekkiladi

According to the 2011 Census, Nekkiladi village had a total population of 4,193 people, including 2,081 males and 2,112 females, living in 850 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.36%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 83.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Nekkiladi

Nekkiladi 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 Nekkiladi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Nekkiladi. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Nekkiladi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Nekkiladi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nekkiladi

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

Health Facilities in Nekkiladi

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

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