Yeljith - Bainduru, Udupi

Yeljith is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kundapura and around 74 km from Udupi. Golihole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yeljith village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yeljith is 608680. The village covers a total geographical area of 3408.72 hectares and falls under the 576214 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Yeljith village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Byndoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Yeljith

According to the 2011 Census, Yeljith village had a total population of 2,539 people, including 1,176 males and 1,363 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 1,159 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 82.37% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 718.

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

Nearby Villages of Yeljith

Yeljith 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 Yeljith

Yeljith is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mookambika Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Yeljith is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Yeljith is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yeljith

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

Health Facilities in Yeljith

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

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