Karaya is an inhabited village in Beltangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617668, the Census 2011 record lists 3,948 people in 746 households and the reported area is 954.41 hectares. The local references include Thannirupantha Gram Panchayat, Beltangadi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puttur at about 16 km.
In short:
Karaya is a village in Beltangadi Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617668 and 3,948 people in 746 households.
Village Code617668
Population3,948
Households746
Area954.41 hectares
Nearest TownPuttur
Detailed village profile
Karaya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,948 people, 954.41 hectares of reported area and Puttur as the nearest town reference for Karaya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Karaya falls under Beltangadi Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 617668.
The record lists 3,948 people living in 746 households.
The reported village area is 954.41 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Puttur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Karaya
Census Village Code
617668
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Census Code
575
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Beltangadi
Sub-district Census Code
05563
CD Block
Beltangadi
Gram Panchayat
Thannirupantha
Households
746
Population
3,948
Male Population
2,013
Female Population
1,935
Sex Ratio
961.25
Area
954.41 hectares
Area
9.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Puttur
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574326
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density413.66 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.29 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.87%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.96%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karaya in the official administrative record. Census village code 617668, Thannirupantha Gram Panchayat and Beltangadi CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05563
Village Census Code
617668
CD Block Code
0131
CD Block Name
Beltangadi
Gram Panchayat Name
Thannirupantha
Location and Distance
Puttur is the nearest town listed for Karaya, about 16 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Beltangady
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puttur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Puttur
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Puttur
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
954.41 hectares
Area
9.54 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,948 people in 746 households, with 2,013 male residents and 1,935 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 8.87% and ST share is 4.96% for Karaya. Population density works out to about 413.66 people per sq km.
Total Households
746
Total Population
3,948
Male Population
2,013
Female Population
1,935
Sex Ratio
961.25
Average Household Size
5.29
SC Population
350
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
175
SC Population Share
8.87
ST Population
196
ST Male Population
105
ST Female Population
91
ST Population Share
4.96
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karaya list 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karaya. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karaya include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60.81 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
228 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karaya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karaya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Karaya.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karaya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rubber and Beedi, net sown area is 423.5 hectares and irrigated land is 256.5 hectares (60.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Beedi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rubber
Forest Area In Hectares
205.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
55.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
69.07 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
126.43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
423.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
167 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
256.5
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
28.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
574326
Dakshin Kannad
Bantval
Uli
Kakyapadavu Sathya Sai Complex, Uli Village and Post Kakyapadavu, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574326
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karaya village located?
Karaya is in Beltangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Karaya village in?
Karaya village is in Dakshina Kannada district.
Which state is Karaya village in?
Karaya village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Karaya under?
Karaya comes under Beltangadi Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karaya?
The Census village code of Karaya is 617668.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karaya under?
Karaya is listed under THANNIRUPANTHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Beltangadi.
What is the population of Karaya village?
The village record lists 3,948 people and 746 households for Karaya.
How many households are in Karaya village?
The village record lists 746 households for Karaya.
What is the male and female population of Karaya?
The record lists 2,013 male residents and 1,935 female residents for Karaya.
What is the sex ratio of Karaya village?
The sex ratio of Karaya is 961.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karaya village?
The reported geographical area of Karaya is 954.41 hectares.
What is the population density of Karaya village?
The approximate population density of Karaya is 413.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karaya?
The nearest town listed for Karaya is Puttur, about 16 km away.
How far is Karaya from the district headquarters?
Karaya is about 54 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karaya from the sub-district headquarters?
Karaya is about 16 km from Beltangady, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karaya?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private senior secondary school for Karaya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karaya?
For Karaya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rubber and Beedi, net sown area is 423.5 hectares and irrigated land is 256.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karaya?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karaya. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.