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Nalkooru Village

Nalkooru is an inhabited village in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617785, the Census 2011 record lists 2,525 people in 616 households and the reported area is 2,427.83 hectares. The local references include Guthigaru Gram Panchayat, Sulya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sulya at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Nalkooru is a village in Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617785 and 2,525 people in 616 households.
Village Code617785
Population2,525
Households616
Area2,427.83 hectares
Nearest TownSulya

Key Village Facts

Village
Nalkooru
Census Village Code
617785
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
Guthigaru
Households
616
Population
2,525
Male Population
1,253
Female Population
1,272
Sex Ratio
1,015.16
Area
2,427.83 hectares
Area
24.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574518
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Nalkooru at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,525 people, 2,427.83 hectares of reported area and Sulya as the nearest town reference for Nalkooru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

TalukSulya
CD BlockSulya
Gram PanchayatGUTHIGARU
  • Nalkooru falls under Sulya Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617785.
  • The record lists 2,525 people living in 616 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,427.83 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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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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density104 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.98%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share22.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nalkooru in the official administrative record. Census village code 617785, Guthigaru Gram Panchayat and Sulya CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05565
Village Census Code
617785
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Sulya
Gram Panchayat Name
Guthigaru

Location and Distance

Sulya is the nearest town listed for Nalkooru, about 15 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sulya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
115 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sulya
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
2,427.83 hectares
Area
24.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,525 people in 616 households, with 1,253 male residents and 1,272 female residents. The average household size is 4.1, and SC share is 9.98% and ST share is 8.28% for Nalkooru. Population density works out to about 104 people per sq km.

Total Households
616
Total Population
2,525
Male Population
1,253
Female Population
1,272
Sex Ratio
1,015.16
Average Household Size
4.1
SC Population
252
SC Male Population
121
SC Female Population
131
SC Population Share
9.98
ST Population
209
ST Male Population
107
ST Female Population
102
ST Population Share
8.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Nalkooru list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nalkooru include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
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
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nalkooru include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Nalkooru 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 Field
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 Nalkooru.

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
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Nalkooru show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Rubber, net sown area is 570.48 hectares and irrigated land is 130 hectares (22.8% 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
1,395.47 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
59.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
368.26 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
30.69 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.93 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
570.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
440.48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
130.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
120 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nalkooru village located?

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

Which district is Nalkooru village in?

Nalkooru village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Nalkooru village in?

Nalkooru village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Nalkooru under?

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

What is the Census village code of Nalkooru?

The Census village code of Nalkooru is 617785.

Which Gram Panchayat is Nalkooru under?

Nalkooru is listed under GUTHIGARU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sulya.

What is the population of Nalkooru village?

The village record lists 2,525 people and 616 households for Nalkooru.

How many households are in Nalkooru village?

The village record lists 616 households for Nalkooru.

What is the male and female population of Nalkooru?

The record lists 1,253 male residents and 1,272 female residents for Nalkooru.

What is the sex ratio of Nalkooru village?

The sex ratio of Nalkooru is 1,015.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nalkooru village?

The reported geographical area of Nalkooru is 2,427.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Nalkooru village?

The approximate population density of Nalkooru is 104 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nalkooru?

The nearest town listed for Nalkooru is Sulya, about 15 km away.

How far is Nalkooru from the district headquarters?

Nalkooru is about 115 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nalkooru from the sub-district headquarters?

Nalkooru is about 15 km from Sulya, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Nalkooru?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Nalkooru.

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

For Nalkooru, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Rubber, net sown area is 570.48 hectares and irrigated land is 130 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Nalkooru.

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.