Indian Village Directory

Kanaka Majalu Village

Kanaka Majalu is an inhabited village in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617761, the Census 2011 record lists 2,425 people in 489 households and the reported area is 720.22 hectares. The local references include Kanaka Majalu Gram Panchayat, Sulya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sulya at about 12 km.

In short:

Kanaka Majalu is a village in Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617761 and 2,425 people in 489 households.

Village Code617761
Population2,425
Households489
Area720.22 hectares
Nearest TownSulya

Detailed village profile

Kanaka Majalu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,425 people, 720.22 hectares of reported area and Sulya as the nearest town reference for Kanaka Majalu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Dakshina Kannada
Taluk Sulya
CD Block Sulya
Gram Panchayat KANAKA MAJALU
  • Kanaka Majalu falls under Sulya Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617761.
  • The record lists 2,425 people living in 489 households.
  • The reported village area is 720.22 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sulya.
  • 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
Kanaka Majalu
Census Village Code
617761
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Census Code
575
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sulya
Sub-district Census Code
05565
CD Block
Sulya
Gram Panchayat
Kanaka Majalu
Households
489
Population
2,425
Male Population
1,230
Female Population
1,195
Sex Ratio
971.54
Area
720.22 hectares
Area
7.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574223
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 Density 336.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.67% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 36.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanaka Majalu in the official administrative record. Census village code 617761, Kanaka Majalu Gram Panchayat and Sulya CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05565
Village Census Code
617761
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Sulya
Gram Panchayat Name
Kanaka Majalu

Location and Distance

Sulya is the nearest town listed for Kanaka Majalu, about 12 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sulya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sulya
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
720.22 hectares
Area
7.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,425 people in 489 households, with 1,230 male residents and 1,195 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 12.21% and ST share is 3.67% for Kanaka Majalu. Population density works out to about 336.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
489
Total Population
2,425
Male Population
1,230
Female Population
1,195
Sex Ratio
971.54
Average Household Size
4.96
SC Population
296
SC Male Population
150
SC Female Population
146
SC Population Share
12.21
ST Population
89
ST Male Population
44
ST Female Population
45
ST Population Share
3.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanaka Majalu list 3 government primary schools, 7 government middle schools and 1 private 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
7
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanaka Majalu. 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 Kanaka Majalu include hand pump 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well 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
Spring
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.72 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
183.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanaka Majalu include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kanaka Majalu 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Cinema Video Hall
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 Kanaka Majalu.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 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 Kanaka Majalu show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut, Cashew Nut and Cup and Plate, net sown area is 497 hectares and irrigated land is 183.15 hectares (36.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Arecanut
Handicrafts Commodities First
Cup and Plate
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cashew Nut
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Agricultural Equipments
Forest Area In Hectares
202.77 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.85
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.24 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.09 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
497.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
313.85 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
183.15

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kanaka Majalu village located?

Kanaka Majalu is in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Kanaka Majalu village in?

Kanaka Majalu village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Kanaka Majalu village in?

Kanaka Majalu village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Kanaka Majalu under?

Kanaka Majalu comes under Sulya Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanaka Majalu?

The Census village code of Kanaka Majalu is 617761.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kanaka Majalu under?

Kanaka Majalu is listed under KANAKA MAJALU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sulya.

What is the population of Kanaka Majalu village?

The village record lists 2,425 people and 489 households for Kanaka Majalu.

How many households are in Kanaka Majalu village?

The village record lists 489 households for Kanaka Majalu.

What is the male and female population of Kanaka Majalu?

The record lists 1,230 male residents and 1,195 female residents for Kanaka Majalu.

What is the sex ratio of Kanaka Majalu village?

The sex ratio of Kanaka Majalu is 971.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanaka Majalu village?

The reported geographical area of Kanaka Majalu is 720.22 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanaka Majalu village?

The approximate population density of Kanaka Majalu is 336.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanaka Majalu?

The nearest town listed for Kanaka Majalu is Sulya, about 12 km away.

How far is Kanaka Majalu from the district headquarters?

Kanaka Majalu is about 79 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanaka Majalu from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanaka Majalu is about 12 km from Sulya, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanaka Majalu?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 7 government middle schools and 1 private secondary school for Kanaka Majalu.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanaka Majalu?

For Kanaka Majalu, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut, Cashew Nut and Cup and Plate, net sown area is 497 hectares and irrigated land is 183.15 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kanaka Majalu.

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.