Indian Village Directory

Kuthkunja Village

Kuthkunja is an inhabited village in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617780, the Census 2011 record lists 1,671 people in 390 households and the reported area is 1,697.34 hectares. The local references include Panja Gram Panchayat, Sulya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sulya at about 27 km.

In short:

Kuthkunja is a village in Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617780 and 1,671 people in 390 households.

Village Code617780
Population1,671
Households390
Area1,697.34 hectares
Nearest TownSulya

Detailed village profile

Kuthkunja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,671 people, 1,697.34 hectares of reported area and Sulya as the nearest town reference for Kuthkunja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Dakshina Kannada
Taluk Sulya
CD Block Sulya
Gram Panchayat PANJA
  • Kuthkunja falls under Sulya Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617780.
  • The record lists 1,671 people living in 390 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,697.34 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
Kuthkunja
Census Village Code
617780
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
Panja
Households
390
Population
1,671
Male Population
841
Female Population
830
Sex Ratio
986.92
Area
1,697.34 hectares
Area
16.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574232
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 98.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.28 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 14.66% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kuthkunja in the official administrative record. Census village code 617780, Panja Gram Panchayat and Sulya CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05565
Village Census Code
617780
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Sulya
Gram Panchayat Name
Panja

Location and Distance

Sulya is the nearest town listed for Kuthkunja, about 27 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 92 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sulya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
92 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sulya
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
1,697.34 hectares
Area
16.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,671 people in 390 households, with 841 male residents and 830 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 8.08% and ST share is 14.66% for Kuthkunja. Population density works out to about 98.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
390
Total Population
1,671
Male Population
841
Female Population
830
Sex Ratio
986.92
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
135
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
69
SC Population Share
8.08
ST Population
245
ST Male Population
119
ST Female Population
126
ST Population Share
14.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kuthkunja list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kuthkunja. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kuthkunja 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
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
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
190.49 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
110.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kuthkunja 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
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 Kuthkunja include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
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 Kuthkunja.

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 Kuthkunja show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Rubber, net sown area is 363.98 hectares and irrigated land is 265.28 hectares (72.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Arecanut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rubber
Forest Area In Hectares
1,025.71 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.74
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
85.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
363.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
98.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
265.28
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
155.16 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kuthkunja village located?

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

Which district is Kuthkunja village in?

Kuthkunja village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Kuthkunja village in?

Kuthkunja village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Kuthkunja under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kuthkunja?

The Census village code of Kuthkunja is 617780.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kuthkunja under?

Kuthkunja is listed under PANJA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sulya.

What is the population of Kuthkunja village?

The village record lists 1,671 people and 390 households for Kuthkunja.

How many households are in Kuthkunja village?

The village record lists 390 households for Kuthkunja.

What is the male and female population of Kuthkunja?

The record lists 841 male residents and 830 female residents for Kuthkunja.

What is the sex ratio of Kuthkunja village?

The sex ratio of Kuthkunja is 986.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kuthkunja village?

The reported geographical area of Kuthkunja is 1,697.34 hectares.

What is the population density of Kuthkunja village?

The approximate population density of Kuthkunja is 98.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kuthkunja?

The nearest town listed for Kuthkunja is Sulya, about 27 km away.

How far is Kuthkunja from the district headquarters?

Kuthkunja is about 92 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kuthkunja from the sub-district headquarters?

Kuthkunja is about 27 km from Sulya, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kuthkunja?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Kuthkunja.

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

For Kuthkunja, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Rubber, net sown area is 363.98 hectares and irrigated land is 265.28 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.