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

As per Census 2011, Nooralbettu village has a total population of 2,367 people, consisting of 1,145 males and 1,222 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,811 literate and 556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3671,1451,222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239113126
Scheduled Castes (SC)211102109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1125755
Literate Population1,811933878
Illiterate Population556212344

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EeduEast3.30 km
NellikaruSouth-West4.95 km
MalaNorth5.10 km
NaraviSouth-East5.26 km
NallurWest6.13 km
MantradySouth-West6.75 km
PanapilaSouth-West6.79 km
MudarNorth-West8.36 km
KuthluruSouth-East8.37 km
MarodiSouth8.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nooralbettu

Where is Nooralbettu located?

Nooralbettu village is located in Karkal Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nooralbettu?

The Gram Panchayat of Nooralbettu is Idu.

What is the pincode of Nooralbettu?

The pincode of Nooralbettu is 574107.

What is the population of Nooralbettu?

Nooralbettu has a total population of 2,367, including 1,145 males and 1,222 females.

How many households are there in Nooralbettu?

There are 482 households in Nooralbettu.

What is the literacy rate in Nooralbettu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nooralbettu is 76.51%. Male literacy is 81.48% and female literacy is 71.85%.