Padnoor (Rural) - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Padnoor (Rural) 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Bannuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padnoor (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padnoor (Rural) is 617688. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.12 hectares and falls under the 574220 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Padnoor (Rural) 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 Padnoor (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Padnoor (Rural) village had a total population of 2,232 people, including 1,131 males and 1,101 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.63%, with male literacy at 91.55% and female literacy at 81.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Padnoor (Rural)

Padnoor (Rural) 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 Padnoor (Rural)

Padnoor (Rural) 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 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Padnoor (Rural) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Padnoor (Rural) is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padnoor (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Padnoor (Rural)

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

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