Kuchchur - Hebri, Udupi

Kuchchur is a village situated in the Hebri taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Karkala and around 38 km from Udupi. Kuchchuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchchur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchchur is 608866. The village covers a total geographical area of 1731.12 hectares and falls under the 576112 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kuchchur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchchur village had a total population of 2,354 people, including 1,180 males and 1,174 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 77.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchchur

Kuchchur 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 Kuchchur

Kuchchur 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 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Kuchchur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kuchchur is about 38 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 Kuchchur

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

Health Facilities in Kuchchur

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

FAQs about Kuchchur