Kuthkunja - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Kuthkunja is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Panja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuthkunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthkunja is 617780. The village covers a total geographical area of 1697.34 hectares and falls under the 574232 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kuthkunja 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 Kuthkunja

As per Census 2011, Kuthkunja village has a total population of 1,671 people, consisting of 841 males and 830 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuthkunja

Kuthkunja 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 Kuthkunja

Kuthkunja 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 Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Kuthkunja is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kuthkunja is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuthkunja

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

Health Facilities in Kuthkunja

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

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