Aranthodu - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Aranthodu 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 97 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Aranthodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranthodu is 617770. The village covers a total geographical area of 3952.54 hectares and falls under the 574314 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Aranthodu 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 Aranthodu

According to the 2011 Census, Aranthodu village had a total population of 3,746 people, including 1,859 males and 1,887 females, living in 852 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.51%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 88.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Aranthodu

Aranthodu 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 Aranthodu

Aranthodu 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 Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Aranthodu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Aranthodu is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aranthodu

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

Health Facilities in Aranthodu

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

FAQs about Aranthodu