Kollur - Bainduru, Udupi

Kollur is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Kundapura and around 80 km from Udupi. Kolluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kollur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kollur is 608681. The village covers a total geographical area of 9800.58 hectares and falls under the 576220 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kollur 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 Kollur

According to the 2011 Census, Kollur village had a total population of 3,265 people, including 1,664 males and 1,601 females, living in 757 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.05%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 79.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Kollur

Kollur 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 Kollur

Kollur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mookambika Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International 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 Kundapur to Kollur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kollur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kollur

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

Health Facilities in Kollur

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

FAQs about Kollur