Nooralbettu - Karkal, Udupi

Nooralbettu is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Idu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nooralbettu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nooralbettu is 608909. The village covers a total geographical area of 2120.85 hectares and falls under the 574107 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nooralbettu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nooralbettu

According to the 2011 Census, Nooralbettu village had a total population of 2,367 people, including 1,145 males and 1,222 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 80.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Nooralbettu

Nooralbettu 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 Nooralbettu

Nooralbettu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Nooralbettu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Nooralbettu is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nooralbettu

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

Health Facilities in Nooralbettu

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

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