Kavathar is an inhabited village in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617430, the Census 2011 record lists 1,529 people in 357 households and the reported area is 493.33 hectares. The local references include Balkunje Gram Panchayat, Mangalore CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mulki at about 4 km.
In short:
Kavathar is a village in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617430 and 1,529 people in 357 households.
Village Code617430
Population1,529
Households357
Area493.33 hectares
Nearest TownMulki
Detailed village profile
Kavathar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,529 people, 493.33 hectares of reported area and Mulki as the nearest town reference for Kavathar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kavathar falls under Mangalore Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 617430.
The record lists 1,529 people living in 357 households.
The reported village area is 493.33 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mulki.
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
Kavathar
Census Village Code
617430
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Census Code
575
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mangalore
Sub-district Census Code
05561
CD Block
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat
Balkunje
Households
357
Population
1,529
Male Population
724
Female Population
805
Sex Ratio
1,111.88
Area
493.33 hectares
Area
4.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574154
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 Density309.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.87%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.89%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kavathar in the official administrative record. Census village code 617430, Balkunje Gram Panchayat and Mangalore CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05561
Village Census Code
617430
CD Block Code
0129
CD Block Name
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat Name
Balkunje
Location and Distance
Mulki is the nearest town listed for Kavathar, about 4 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Mulki
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
493.33 hectares
Area
4.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,529 people in 357 households, with 724 male residents and 805 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 16.87% and ST share is 8.89% for Kavathar. Population density works out to about 309.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
357
Total Population
1,529
Male Population
724
Female Population
805
Sex Ratio
1,111.88
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
258
SC Male Population
124
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
16.87
ST Population
136
ST Male Population
59
ST Female Population
77
ST Population Share
8.89
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kavathar list 1 government primary 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
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kavathar. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kavathar include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
69 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kavathar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Kavathar 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.
ATM
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
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 Kavathar.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kavathar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 206.97 hectares and irrigated land is 91.25 hectares (44.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Arecanut
Forest Area In Hectares
60.97 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
190.19 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
206.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
115.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
91.25
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20.69 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
8
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
7
70%
CRM
3
30%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
3
30%
Bank of Baroda
1
10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
10%
State Bank of India
1
10%
Union Bank of India
1
10%
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
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki Vijaya Sannidhi Bldg, Main Road, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
Axis Bank Limited
CRM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki Highway, N. H.66, Near Mulki Bus Stand, Mulki- 574154. Ground Floor, City Elina, No.5-7 and 5-7a, Beside Mulki Clin…
Canara Bank
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki, Mulki Sabhagraha Samithi Bldg Panchamahal, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Opp. Narayan Guru Sabha Bhavan, Mulki Hdfc Bank Ltd, Vijaya Sannidhi, Vijaya Bank Building, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka…
State Bank of India
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mangaluru Karnad, Mulki Taluk, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
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 Kavathar village located?
Kavathar is in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Kavathar village in?
Kavathar village is in Dakshina Kannada district.
Which state is Kavathar village in?
Kavathar village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kavathar under?
Kavathar comes under Mangalore Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kavathar?
The Census village code of Kavathar is 617430.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kavathar under?
Kavathar is listed under BALKUNJE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mangalore.
What is the population of Kavathar village?
The village record lists 1,529 people and 357 households for Kavathar.
How many households are in Kavathar village?
The village record lists 357 households for Kavathar.
What is the male and female population of Kavathar?
The record lists 724 male residents and 805 female residents for Kavathar.
What is the sex ratio of Kavathar village?
The sex ratio of Kavathar is 1,111.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kavathar village?
The reported geographical area of Kavathar is 493.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Kavathar village?
The approximate population density of Kavathar is 309.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kavathar?
The nearest town listed for Kavathar is Mulki, about 4 km away.
How far is Kavathar from the district headquarters?
Kavathar is about 36 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kavathar from the sub-district headquarters?
Kavathar is about 36 km from Mangalore, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kavathar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kavathar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kavathar?
For Kavathar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 206.97 hectares and irrigated land is 91.25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kavathar?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kavathar. These records include 8 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.