Udri - Sorab, Shivamogga

Udri is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sorab and around 90 km from Shimoga. Udri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udri is 607575. The village covers a total geographical area of 2447.32 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Udri

According to the 2011 Census, Udri village had a total population of 4,362 people, including 2,224 males and 2,138 females, living in 1,014 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.59%, with male literacy at 89.67% and female literacy at 73.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,749, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Udri

Udri 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 Udri

Udri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Udri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Udri is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udri

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

Health Facilities in Udri

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

FAQs about Udri