Tenkayedapadavu is an inhabited village in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617486, the Census 2011 record lists 6,228 people in 1,272 households and the reported area is 1,195.41 hectares. The local references include Yedapadav Gram Panchayat, Mangalore CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mudbidri at about 23 km.
In short:
Tenkayedapadavu is a village in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617486 and 6,228 people in 1,272 households.
Village Code617486
Population6,228
Households1,272
Area1,195.41 hectares
Nearest TownMudbidri
Detailed village profile
Tenkayedapadavu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,228 people, 1,195.41 hectares of reported area and Mudbidri as the nearest town reference for Tenkayedapadavu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Tenkayedapadavu falls under Mangalore Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 617486.
The record lists 6,228 people living in 1,272 households.
The reported village area is 1,195.41 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mudbidri.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Tenkayedapadavu
Census Village Code
617486
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
Yedapadav
Households
1,272
Population
6,228
Male Population
3,112
Female Population
3,116
Sex Ratio
1,001.29
Area
1,195.41 hectares
Area
11.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Mudbidri
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574164
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 Density520.99 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.56%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Tenkayedapadavu in the official administrative record. Census village code 617486, Yedapadav Gram Panchayat and Mangalore CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05561
Village Census Code
617486
CD Block Code
0129
CD Block Name
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat Name
Yedapadav
Location and Distance
Mudbidri is the nearest town listed for Tenkayedapadavu, about 23 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mudbidri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Mudbidri
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Mudbidri
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
1,195.41 hectares
Area
11.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,228 people in 1,272 households, with 3,112 male residents and 3,116 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 2.67% and ST share is 7.56% for Tenkayedapadavu. Population density works out to about 520.99 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,272
Total Population
6,228
Male Population
3,112
Female Population
3,116
Sex Ratio
1,001.29
Average Household Size
4.9
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
90
SC Female Population
76
SC Population Share
2.67
ST Population
471
ST Male Population
242
ST Female Population
229
ST Population Share
7.56
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Tenkayedapadavu list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
2
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Tenkayedapadavu. 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
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tenkayedapadavu include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
436.76 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
345.36 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Tenkayedapadavu 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
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
National Highway
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 Tenkayedapadavu 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
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 Tenkayedapadavu.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Tenkayedapadavu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Coconut, net sown area is 398.26 hectares and irrigated land is 345.36 hectares (86.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Coconut
Forest Area In Hectares
150.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.04 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
193.87 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.07 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
398.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
52.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
345.36
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
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Tenkayedapadavu is in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Tenkayedapadavu village in?
Tenkayedapadavu village is in Dakshina Kannada district.
Which state is Tenkayedapadavu village in?
Tenkayedapadavu village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Tenkayedapadavu under?
Tenkayedapadavu comes under Mangalore Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Tenkayedapadavu?
The Census village code of Tenkayedapadavu is 617486.
Which Gram Panchayat is Tenkayedapadavu under?
Tenkayedapadavu is listed under YEDAPADAV Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mangalore.
What is the population of Tenkayedapadavu village?
The village record lists 6,228 people and 1,272 households for Tenkayedapadavu.
How many households are in Tenkayedapadavu village?
The village record lists 1,272 households for Tenkayedapadavu.
What is the male and female population of Tenkayedapadavu?
The record lists 3,112 male residents and 3,116 female residents for Tenkayedapadavu.
What is the sex ratio of Tenkayedapadavu village?
The sex ratio of Tenkayedapadavu is 1,001.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Tenkayedapadavu village?
The reported geographical area of Tenkayedapadavu is 1,195.41 hectares.
What is the population density of Tenkayedapadavu village?
The approximate population density of Tenkayedapadavu is 520.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Tenkayedapadavu?
The nearest town listed for Tenkayedapadavu is Mudbidri, about 23 km away.
How far is Tenkayedapadavu from the district headquarters?
Tenkayedapadavu is about 25 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Tenkayedapadavu from the sub-district headquarters?
Tenkayedapadavu is about 25 km from Mangalore, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Tenkayedapadavu?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Tenkayedapadavu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Tenkayedapadavu?
For Tenkayedapadavu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Coconut, net sown area is 398.26 hectares and irrigated land is 345.36 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Tenkayedapadavu.
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.