Mandekolu - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Mandekolu 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 102 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Mandekolu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandekolu is 617762. The village covers a total geographical area of 4045.83 hectares and falls under the 574239 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mandekolu 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 Mandekolu

As per Census 2011, Mandekolu village has a total population of 5,609 people, consisting of 2,774 males and 2,835 females. The village has 1,186 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 558 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,270 literate and 1,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 966 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 577 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandekolu

Mandekolu 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 Mandekolu

Mandekolu 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 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Mandekolu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Mandekolu is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandekolu

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

Health Facilities in Mandekolu

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

FAQs about Mandekolu