Kudmaru - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kudmaru is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Puttur and around 73 km from Mangalore. Belanduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudmaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudmaru is 617718. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.41 hectares and falls under the 574202 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kudmaru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kudmaru

According to the 2011 Census, Kudmaru village had a total population of 2,093 people, including 1,084 males and 1,009 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.10%, with male literacy at 89.54% and female literacy at 74.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudmaru

Kudmaru 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 Kudmaru

Kudmaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kudmaru is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kudmaru is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudmaru

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

Health Facilities in Kudmaru

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

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