Kadthala - Karkal, Udupi

Kadthala 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 37 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kadthala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadthala is 608878. The village covers a total geographical area of 1472.72 hectares and falls under the 574108 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kadthala 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 Kadthala

According to the 2011 Census, Kadthala village had a total population of 2,349 people, including 1,159 males and 1,190 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 78.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadthala

Kadthala 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 Kadthala

Kadthala 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 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Kadthala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kadthala is about 37 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 Kadthala

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

Health Facilities in Kadthala

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

FAQs about Kadthala