Amarapadnoor - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Amarapadnoor is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Amara Mudnuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarapadnoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarapadnoor is 617764. The village covers a total geographical area of 1237.88 hectares and falls under the 574212 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Amarapadnoor 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 Amarapadnoor

As per Census 2011, Amarapadnoor village has a total population of 2,635 people, consisting of 1,353 males and 1,282 females. The village has 571 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,103 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 555 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Amarapadnoor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Amarapadnoor

Amarapadnoor 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 Amarapadnoor

Amarapadnoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Amarapadnoor is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Amarapadnoor is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarapadnoor

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

Health Facilities in Amarapadnoor

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

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