Aivathoklu - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Aivathoklu is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Panja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aivathoklu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aivathoklu is 617777. The village covers a total geographical area of 1049.35 hectares and falls under the 574232 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Aivathoklu 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 Aivathoklu

According to the 2011 Census, Aivathoklu village had a total population of 3,453 people, including 1,714 males and 1,739 females, living in 746 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 80.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Aivathoklu

Aivathoklu 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 Aivathoklu

Aivathoklu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Aivathoklu is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Aivathoklu is about 92 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 Aivathoklu

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

Health Facilities in Aivathoklu

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

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