Kalmadka - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Kalmadka is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kalmadka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmadka is 617779. The village covers a total geographical area of 1183.18 hectares and falls under the 574212 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kalmadka 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 Kalmadka

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmadka village had a total population of 2,241 people, including 1,131 males and 1,110 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.49%, with male literacy at 88.88% and female literacy at 74.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmadka

Kalmadka 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 Kalmadka

Kalmadka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Kalmadka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kalmadka is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmadka

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

Health Facilities in Kalmadka

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

FAQs about Kalmadka