Kachur - Brahmavara, Udupi

Kachur is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Udupi and around 15 km from Udupi. Barkur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachur is 608777. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.23 hectares and falls under the 576210 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kachur

According to the 2011 Census, Kachur village had a total population of 1,837 people, including 831 males and 1,006 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 1,211 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.75%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 89.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachur

Kachur 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 Kachur

Kachur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Kachur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kachur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachur

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

Health Facilities in Kachur

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

FAQs about Kachur