Kergal - Bainduru, Udupi

Kergal is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Kundapura and around 64 km from Udupi. Kergal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kergal is 608666. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.56 hectares and falls under the 576219 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kergal

According to the 2011 Census, Kergal village had a total population of 3,390 people, including 1,446 males and 1,944 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 1,344 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kergal

Kergal 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 Kergal

Kergal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bijoor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kergal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kergal is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kergal

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

Health Facilities in Kergal

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

FAQs about Kergal