Aivarnadu - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Aivarnadu is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Aivarnadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aivarnadu is 617759. The village covers a total geographical area of 2782.28 hectares and falls under the 574239 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aivarnadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aivarnadu

According to the 2011 Census, Aivarnadu village had a total population of 4,814 people, including 2,408 males and 2,406 females, living in 1,080 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.37%, with male literacy at 92.87% and female literacy at 83.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 871, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,8142,4082,406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)445219226
Scheduled Castes (SC)871441430
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1949797
Literate Population3,8612,0331,828
Illiterate Population953375578

Nearby Villages of Aivarnadu

Aivarnadu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JalsoorSouth3.63 km
AmarapadnoorEast3.71 km
BellareNorth3.81 km
KalanjaNorth-East4.01 km
BalilaNorth-East5.31 km
KolthigeWest5.79 km
Kanaka MajaluWest6.66 km
MupperiaNorth-East6.71 km
SulyaSouth-East6.88 km
AmaramudnurEast7.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aivarnadu

Aivarnadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Aivarnadu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Aivarnadu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aivarnadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aivarnadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Aivarnadu

Where is Aivarnadu located?

Aivarnadu village is located in Sulya Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aivarnadu?

Aivarnadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aivarnadu?

The pincode of Aivarnadu is 574239.

What is the population of Aivarnadu?

Aivarnadu had a total population of 4,814, including 2,408 males and 2,406 females.

How many households are there in Aivarnadu?

Aivarnadu had 1,080 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aivarnadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aivarnadu was 88.37%. Male literacy was 92.87% and female literacy was 83.85%.