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Tenkayekkar Village

Tenkayekkar is an inhabited village in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617477, the Census 2011 record lists 3,445 people in 738 households and the reported area is 640.64 hectares. The local references include Yekkaru Gram Panchayat, Mangalore CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mulki at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Tenkayekkar is a village in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617477 and 3,445 people in 738 households.
Village Code617477
Population3,445
Households738
Area640.64 hectares
Nearest TownMulki

Key Village Facts

Village
Tenkayekkar
Census Village Code
617477
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
Yekkaru
Households
738
Population
3,445
Male Population
1,660
Female Population
1,785
Sex Ratio
1,075.3
Area
640.64 hectares
Area
6.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574509
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Tenkayekkar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,445 people, 640.64 hectares of reported area and Mulki as the nearest town reference for Tenkayekkar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockMangalore
Gram PanchayatYEKKARU
  • Tenkayekkar falls under Mangalore Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617477.
  • The record lists 3,445 people living in 738 households.
  • The reported village area is 640.64 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density537.74 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.66%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Tenkayekkar in the official administrative record. Census village code 617477, Yekkaru Gram Panchayat and Mangalore CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05561
Village Census Code
617477
CD Block Code
0129
CD Block Name
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat Name
Yekkaru

Location and Distance

Mulki is the nearest town listed for Tenkayekkar, about 13 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Mulki
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
640.64 hectares
Area
6.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,445 people in 738 households, with 1,660 male residents and 1,785 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 3.66% and ST share is 1.57% for Tenkayekkar. Population density works out to about 537.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
738
Total Population
3,445
Male Population
1,660
Female Population
1,785
Sex Ratio
1,075.3
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
126
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
3.66
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
1.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Tenkayekkar list 2 government primary schools, 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Tenkayekkar. 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 Tenkayekkar include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
81.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
36.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Tenkayekkar 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
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 Tenkayekkar 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
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 Tenkayekkar.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Tenkayekkar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Coconut, net sown area is 55.36 hectares and irrigated land is 36.12 hectares (65.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Coconut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
54.45
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
339.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
55.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
36.12

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Tenkayekkar

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
Union Bank of India 1 50%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 574509 Dakshin Kannad Mangalore Permude Permude Aftab Building, Main Road, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574509
Union Bank of India ATM 574509 Dakshin Kannad Mangalore Permude Bajpe-Kinnigoliroad No.43, Mathokripacomplexpermude, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574509

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 Tenkayekkar village located?

Tenkayekkar is in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Tenkayekkar village in?

Tenkayekkar village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Tenkayekkar village in?

Tenkayekkar village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Tenkayekkar under?

Tenkayekkar comes under Mangalore Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Tenkayekkar?

The Census village code of Tenkayekkar is 617477.

Which Gram Panchayat is Tenkayekkar under?

Tenkayekkar is listed under YEKKARU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mangalore.

What is the population of Tenkayekkar village?

The village record lists 3,445 people and 738 households for Tenkayekkar.

How many households are in Tenkayekkar village?

The village record lists 738 households for Tenkayekkar.

What is the male and female population of Tenkayekkar?

The record lists 1,660 male residents and 1,785 female residents for Tenkayekkar.

What is the sex ratio of Tenkayekkar village?

The sex ratio of Tenkayekkar is 1,075.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Tenkayekkar village?

The reported geographical area of Tenkayekkar is 640.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Tenkayekkar village?

The approximate population density of Tenkayekkar is 537.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Tenkayekkar?

The nearest town listed for Tenkayekkar is Mulki, about 13 km away.

How far is Tenkayekkar from the district headquarters?

Tenkayekkar is about 24 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Tenkayekkar from the sub-district headquarters?

Tenkayekkar is about 24 km from Mangalore, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Tenkayekkar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Tenkayekkar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Tenkayekkar?

For Tenkayekkar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Coconut, net sown area is 55.36 hectares and irrigated land is 36.12 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Tenkayekkar?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Tenkayekkar. These records include 2 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.