Kanaka Majalu - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Kanaka Majalu 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 79 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kanaka Majalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaka Majalu is 617761. The village covers a total geographical area of 720.22 hectares and falls under the 574223 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kanaka Majalu 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 Kanaka Majalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaka Majalu village had a total population of 2,425 people, including 1,230 males and 1,195 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.46%, with male literacy at 92.75% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaka Majalu

Kanaka Majalu 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 Kanaka Majalu

Kanaka Majalu 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 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Kanaka Majalu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kanaka Majalu is about 79 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 Kanaka Majalu

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

Health Facilities in Kanaka Majalu

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

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