Jalsoor - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Jalsoor 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 70 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Jalsuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalsoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalsoor is 617760. The village covers a total geographical area of 1451.52 hectares and falls under the 574239 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jalsoor 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 Jalsoor

As per Census 2011, Jalsoor village has a total population of 6,623 people, consisting of 3,215 males and 3,408 females. The village has 1,353 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 698 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,178 literate and 1,445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 833 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 644 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalsoor

Jalsoor 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 Jalsoor

Jalsoor 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 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Jalsoor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Jalsoor is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalsoor

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

Health Facilities in Jalsoor

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

FAQs about Jalsoor