Padukudoor - Hebri, Udupi

Padukudoor is a village situated in the Hebri taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Karkala and around 50 km from Udupi. Varanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padukudoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padukudoor is 608875. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.5 hectares and falls under the 574108 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Padukudoor 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 Padukudoor

According to the 2011 Census, Padukudoor village had a total population of 725 people, including 319 males and 406 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,273 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 74.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Padukudoor

Padukudoor 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 Padukudoor

Padukudoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Padukudoor is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Padukudoor 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 Padukudoor

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

Health Facilities in Padukudoor

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

FAQs about Padukudoor