Nidpalli - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Nidpalli is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Nidpalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidpalli is 617748. The village covers a total geographical area of 1129.45 hectares and falls under the 574259 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nidpalli 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 Nidpalli

According to the 2011 Census, Nidpalli village had a total population of 3,257 people, including 1,603 males and 1,654 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 76.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 613.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidpalli

Nidpalli 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 Nidpalli

Nidpalli 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 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Nidpalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Nidpalli 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 Nidpalli

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

Health Facilities in Nidpalli

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

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