Sarkari Data
Revenue District • Karnataka
KA 19
KA 21
HQ: Mangaluru

दक्षिण कन्नड़ जिला/Dakshina Kannada District

Dakshina Kannada is a district of Karnataka with 9 sub-districts and a population of 2,089,649 (Census 2011).

HeadquartersMangaluru
Vehicle Plate & RTO
KA 19
KA 21
Regional Transport Office (RTO)
Talukas / Tehsils9 UnitsSub-districts
Population & Area20,89,6494,861 km² (Census 2011)
District CourtDakshina Kannada District Court, Court Hill, Mangaluru - 575003Mysuru Division
24x7 Public DirectoryDakshina Kannada District, Karnataka

Emergency & Quick Contact Directory

Direct toll-free helplines, police dispatch, disaster management, and administrative contacts serving Dakshina Kannada District (Karnataka).

24x7 Toll-Free

National All-in-One Emergency (ERSS)

Police, Fire, Ambulance & Disaster Assistance

112
24x7 Toll-Free

Police Emergency Response

Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate & Dakshina Kannada District Police

100 / 112
24x7 Toll-Free

Emergency Ambulance & Medical Relief

National Health Mission (NHM) Ambulance

108 / 102
24x7 Toll-Free

Fire Brigade & Rescue Operations

Dakshina Kannada District Fire & Emergency Services

101
Local Administration & Grievance Redressal

District Magistrate (Mangaluru), Superintendent of Police, and Taluka Revenue Desks serve this jurisdiction.

Official Portal

District Administrative Structure

District Collector & Magistrate Office

Deputy Commissioner Office, Bunder, Mangaluru - 575001

Key Duties: Land revenue administration, district magistrate executive orders, disaster coordination, general elections.

Law Enforcement & Police Administration

Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate & Dakshina Kannada District Police

Emergency Helpline: 112 (Unified National Emergency Helpline)

Judiciary (District & Sessions Court)

Dakshina Kannada District Court, Court Hill, Mangaluru - 575003

Online case status and cause lists: districte.ecourts.gov.in

Urban Local Bodies (Corporations & Councils)

Municipal Corporations
  • Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC)
Municipal Councils / Nagar Palikas
Puttur City Municipal CouncilUllal City Municipal Council
MoRTH Transport AuthorityMotor Vehicles Act, 1988

RTO Office & Vehicle Number Plates (Dakshina Kannada)

Official vehicle registration series, High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), and Regional Transport Offices serving Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.

District Vehicle Registration Series

High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for Dakshina Kannada

Click plate to copy code
KA 19
Series Code
KA 21
Series Code
1. State Code (KA)Two-letter code designating Karnataka.
2. District Code (19, KA)Two-digit serial assigned to Dakshina Kannada RTO jurisdiction.
3. Unique Series & NumberAlphabetic vehicle category series followed by 4-digit registration (e.g., AB 1234).

Regional Transport Offices in Dakshina Kannada (2)

Statutory Licensing Authority
KA 19
Regional Transport Office

Mangaluru RTO Pandeshwar

Pandeshwar, Mangaluru - 575001
Jurisdiction: Mangaluru City, Moodabidri, Mulki
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
0824-2425499
DL & RC ServicesBook Appointment
KA 21
Assistant Regional Transport Office

Puttur Assistant RTO

Court Hill, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada - 574201
Jurisdiction: Puttur, Bantwal, Belthangady, Sullia, Kadaba
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
08251-230988
DL & RC ServicesBook Appointment

Driving Licence (DL) Services

  • Online Learner’s Licence (LL) application & contactless Aadhaar test
  • Permanent Driving Licence (DL) driving track test slot booking
  • DL Renewal, duplicate licence, address change & endorsement
  • International Driving Permit (IDP) verification and issue

Vehicle Registration (RC) Services

  • New Vehicle Registration & High Security Registration Plate (HSRP)
  • Transfer of Ownership (buyer/seller Form 29 & 30)
  • Hypothecation addition, continuation or termination (Bank loan NOC)
  • Vehicle Fitness Certificate, road tax payment & green tax receipt

Talukas & Major Localities in Dakshina Kannada

Sub-district revenue blocks headed by Tehsildar / Taluk Executive Magistrate.

9 Talukas
Bantval TalukaTehsil
Beltangadi TalukaTehsil
Kadaba TalukaTehsil
Mangaluru TalukaTehsil
Moodubidire TalukaTehsil
Mulki TalukaTehsil
Puttur TalukaTehsil
Sulya TalukaTehsil
Ullala TalukaTehsil

Postal Index Numbers (PIN Codes) in Dakshina Kannada

Official 6-digit postal delivery codes managed by India Post. PIN Prefixes: 575, 574.

Prefix: 575Prefix: 574PIN Directory →
574109
PO: Naravi S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574141
PO: Aikala S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574142
PO: Bajpe S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574143
PO: Farangipet S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574144
PO: Ganjimat S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574145
PO: Gurpur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574146
PO: Haleangady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574148
PO: Kateel S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574150
PO: Kinnigoli S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574151
PO: Kinnikambla S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574153
PO: Kurnad S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574154
PO: Mulki S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574162
PO: Kuppepadavu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574197
PO: Kodangallu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574198
PO: Kokkada S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574199
PO: Mangalagangothri S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574201
PO: Puttur(D.K.) H.O (Head Post Office (HO))
574202
PO: Darbe(Puttur) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574203
PO: Nehrunagar(Puttur DK) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574210
PO: Aryapu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574211
PO: Bantval S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574212
PO: Bellare S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574213
PO: Belvai S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574214
PO: Belthangady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574216
PO: Dharmasthala S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574217
PO: Guruvayanakere S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574218
PO: Guthigar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574219
PO: Jodumarga S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574220
PO: Kabaka S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574221
PO: Kadaba S.O (Dakshina Kannada) (Sub Post Office (SO))
574222
PO: Kalladka S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574223
PO: Kav S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574224
PO: Madanthyar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574225
PO: Mijar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574226
PO: Mithabail S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574227
PO: Moodbidri S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574228
PO: Mundaje S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574229
PO: Nellyadi S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574230
PO: Nettana S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574231
PO: Panemangalore S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574232
PO: Panja S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574233
PO: Punjalkatte S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574235
PO: Sathya Sai Vihar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574236
PO: Shirthady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574237
PO: Siddakatte S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574238
PO: Subramanya S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574239
PO: Sullia S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574240
PO: Ujire S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574241
PO: Uppinangady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574242
PO: Venur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574243
PO: Vittal S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574248
PO: Doddathota S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574253
PO: Mani S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574259
PO: Panaje S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574260
PO: Adyanadka S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574265
PO: Vogga S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574267
PO: Badagayedapadavu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574274
PO: Kallamundkur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574279
PO: Kanyana S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574285
PO: Alankar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574313
PO: Ishwaramangala S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574314
PO: Aranthodu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574323
PO: Manchi S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574324
PO: Vamadapadavu S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574325
PO: Nekkilady(34) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574326
PO: Kalleri S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574327
PO: Kurunjibag S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574328
PO: Kaniyur(Puttur) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
574509
PO: Permude S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575001
PO: Mangaluru H.O (Head Post Office (HO))
575002
PO: Kankanady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575003
PO: Kodiyalbail S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575004
PO: Bijai S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575005
PO: Kulshekar H.O (Head Post Office (HO))
575006
PO: Ashoknagar(MR) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575007
PO: Padil S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575008
PO: Konchady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575009
PO: Bajal S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575010
PO: Panambur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575011
PO: Baikampady S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575013
PO: Kulur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575014
PO: Surathkal S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575015
PO: Kavur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575016
PO: Shakthinagar (Dakshina Kannada) S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575017
PO: Permannur S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575018
PO: Derlakatte S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575019
PO: Kulai S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575020
PO: Ullal S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575022
PO: Kotekar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575023
PO: Someshwar Uchil S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575025
PO: Srinivasnagar S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575028
PO: Vamanjoor S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575029
PO: Pedamale S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))
575030
PO: Katipalla S.O (Sub Post Office (SO))