Navunda - Bainduru, Udupi

Navunda is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Kundapura and around 50 km from Udupi. Navunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navunda is 608670. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.92 hectares and falls under the 576224 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Navunda 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 Navunda

According to the 2011 Census, Navunda village had a total population of 5,749 people, including 2,639 males and 3,110 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.46%, with male literacy at 91.05% and female literacy at 75.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Navunda

Navunda 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 Navunda

Navunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Navunda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Navunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navunda

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

Health Facilities in Navunda

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

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