Kudlur - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Kudlur is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Tarikere and around 52 km from Chikmagalur. Kudlur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudlur is 609225. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.7 hectares and falls under the 577116 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kudlur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kudlur

According to the 2011 Census, Kudlur village had a total population of 2,913 people, including 1,441 males and 1,472 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.37%, with male literacy at 92.83% and female literacy at 78.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 899, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kudlur

Kudlur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kudlur

Kudlur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sivapur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Kudlur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kudlur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudlur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kudlur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kudlur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kudlur village are given below:

FAQs about Kudlur