Kepala Village
🏛️ About Kepala Village (ಕೇಪಳ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಪರಿಚಯ)
Kepala (ಕೇಪಳ) is an officially recognized revenue village located in Bantwal Taluk of Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka, India. Registered under the Local Government Directory (LGD) with unique code 617583, the village is administered under the rural local governance of Kedila Gram Panchayat. As per the Census of India 2011, Kepala has a recorded resident population of 754 persons living across 110 households. The village covers a surveyed cadastral area of approximately 2,242.23 acres.
📋 Key Facts & Administrative Identity — Kepala ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಕಿ-ಅಂಶಗಳು
Canonical identifiers, Census demographics, cadastral land area, and local administrative hierarchy for Kepala revenue village.
| 🏛️ Village Name | Kepala (ಕೇಪಳ) | 📋 Administrative Unit | Revenue Village (ಕಂದಾಯ ಗ್ರಾಮ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏢 Parent District | Dakshina Kannada (ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ) | 🏛️ Parent Taluk | Bantwal (ಬಂಟ್ವಾಳ್) |
| 🗳️ Gram Panchayat | Kedila | 🔢 LGD Village Code | 617583 |
| 📋 Census 2011 Code | 2957505562617583 |
📮 Postal PIN Code | 574220 |
| 🌐 Geographic Centroid | 12.815269° N, 75.166660° E |
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Kepala is located in the administrative territory of Bantwal Taluk within Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
Geographically, it is positioned at coordinates 12.815269° N and 75.166660° E, cataloged under standard K-GIS cadastral identifier 26029.
The village covers a registered cadastral area of 2,242.23 acres (907.40 hectares).
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Centroid Point Marker (ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಬಿಂದು): Cadastral centroid coordinate from Karnataka Geographic Information System (K-GIS) and Survey of India records. Primary GIS ID:
26029. - Dashed Circle (ಅಂದಾಜು ವಿಸ್ತೀರ್ಣ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿ): Indicative mathematical radial envelope equivalent to the registered land area of 2,242.23 acres (9.0740 km²).
- Survey Limitation Notice: True surveyed parcel boundary vectors (polygon vertices) are not stored in this release. The circle illustrates spatial magnitude, not an official legal cadastral boundary.
| Total Population | 754 Inhabitants |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 110 Occupied Households |
| Gender Distribution | Male: 364 • Female: 390 |
| Sex Ratio | 1071 females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy Rate | Unmeasured in source survey |
| Census Reference Year | 2011 (Primary Census Abstract Table A-5) |
| Cadastral Area (Acres) | 2,242.23 acres |
|---|---|
| Cadastral Area (Hectares) | 907.40 ha |
| Land Type Classification | Cadastral data available and has bhoomi linkage |
| Cadastral Parcels Registered | 1 polygon parcel(s) mapped in K-GIS |
| School Name | Category | Management | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIDED HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL KEDILA | Primary with Upper Primary | Other State Govt. Managed | 1 – 7 |
| DKZP GOVT. HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL KEDILA | Primary with Upper Primary | Department of Education | 1 – 8 |
| DKZP GOVT. HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL PATRAKODY | Primary with Upper Primary | Department of Education | 1 – 8 |
| DKZP GOVT. HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL SATHIKALLU | Primary with Upper Primary | Department of Education | 1 – 7 |
| Facility Name | Facility Type |
|---|---|
| ADYANADKA - AWC MOODAMBAIL | Immunisation Facility |
| ADYANADKA - AWC TORANAKATTE 571243 | Immunisation Facility |
| ADYANADKA - GRAMA PANCHAYAT KEPU NEERKAJE 574243 | Immunisation Facility |
| ADYANADKA - GRAMA PANCHAYAT PUNACHA PARIYALTADKA 571243 | Immunisation Facility |
| ADYANADKA - PHC ADYANADKA 574260 | Immunisation Facility |
| ADYANADKA - PHC PUNACHA AJJINADKA 574243 | Immunisation Facility |
| ALIKE - Alike Phc ALIKE VILLAGE 574235 | Immunisation Facility |
| BENJANAPADAV - DHARAE KATTAE AMMUNJAE VILLAGE 574219 | Immunisation Facility |
🏢 Administrative Hierarchy
| State | Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ) |
|---|---|
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| Taluk | Bantwal |
| Gram Panchayat | Kedila |
| Postal PIN |
574220
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| LGD Village Code | 617583 |
| Census 2011 Code | 2957505562617583 |
Kepala is administered under Kedila Gram Panchayat (LGD GP Code: 217215).
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ℹ️ Explore Kepala on KarnatakaInfo.com
The KarnatakaInfo.com – Karnataka Information Portal provides a comprehensive digital profile for Kepala Village. Through our canonical hierarchical structure (Karnataka → Dakshina Kannada District → Bantwal Taluk → Kepala Village), residents, students, researchers, and local administrators can explore indexed Census demographic records, cadastral GIS centroid coordinates, land use acreage, public schools under UDISE+, healthcare infrastructure, and local governance connections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kepala Village
Which taluk and district does Kepala village belong to?
Kepala belongs to Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India.
What is the official LGD code of Kepala village?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code for Kepala is 617583. Its Census 2011 village code is 2957505562617583.
Which Gram Panchayat governs Kepala village?
Kepala is administered under Kedila Gram Panchayat, which oversees rural development, public amenities, and local civil governance.
What is the population of Kepala village?
According to the Census of India 2011, Kepala has a total population of 754 inhabitants (364 males and 390 females) across 110 households.
What is the postal PIN code for Kepala?
The postal PIN code serving Kepala is 574220, under India Post.
All administrative identifiers are derived from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj Local Government Directory (LGD). Demographics reflect the Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (PCA Table A-5) without estimation. Coordinates and area parameters originate from Karnataka GIS (K-GIS) spatial surveys. School details are verified via UDISE+, healthcare via the Department of Health & Family Welfare, and postal delivery via India Post.