Kavadi - Brahmavara, Udupi

Kavadi is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Udupi and around 28 km from Udupi. Vaddarse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavadi is 608770. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.75 hectares and falls under the 576210 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kavadi

As per Census 2011, Kavadi village has a total population of 2,130 people, consisting of 960 males and 1,170 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 1,218 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,638 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kavadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1309601,170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548866
Scheduled Castes (SC)683533
Scheduled Tribes (ST)894445
Literate Population1,638784854
Illiterate Population492176316

Nearby Villages of Kavadi

Kavadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VaddarseNorth-West1.74 km
AchaladyNorth2.42 km
BannadyNorth-West2.57 km
MoodahaduSouth2.69 km
HeradySouth-East2.86 km
YedthadyEast3.20 km
HosalaSouth-West3.48 km
GiliyarNorth-West4.27 km
BeloorNorth4.34 km
KachurSouth4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kavadi

Kavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Kavadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kavadi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kavadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kavadi

Where is Kavadi located?

Kavadi village is located in Brahmavara Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kavadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kavadi is Vaddarse.

What is the pincode of Kavadi?

The pincode of Kavadi is 576210.

What is the population of Kavadi?

Kavadi has a total population of 2,130, including 960 males and 1,170 females.

How many households are there in Kavadi?

There are 494 households in Kavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kavadi is 76.90%. Male literacy is 81.67% and female literacy is 72.99%.