Eedu - Karkal, Udupi

Eedu is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Idu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eedu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eedu is 608910. The village covers a total geographical area of 2952.9 hectares and falls under the 574107 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Eedu village had a total population of 5,176 people, including 2,458 males and 2,718 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 81.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Eedu

Eedu 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 Eedu

Eedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Eedu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Eedu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eedu

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

Health Facilities in Eedu

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

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