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

According to the 2011 Census, Kavadi village had a total population of 2,130 people, including 960 males and 1,170 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 77.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kavadi