Sarve - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Sarve 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 62 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Munduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarve is 617737. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.31 hectares and falls under the 574202 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sarve 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 Sarve

According to the 2011 Census, Sarve village had a total population of 3,640 people, including 1,842 males and 1,798 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.87%, with male literacy at 90.21% and female literacy at 73.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 853, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarve

Sarve 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 Sarve

Sarve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Sarve is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Sarve is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarve

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

Health Facilities in Sarve

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

FAQs about Sarve