Kukkuje - Karkal, Udupi

Kukkuje is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kadthala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukkuje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukkuje is 608877. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.92 hectares and falls under the 574108 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kukkuje 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 Kukkuje

As per Census 2011, Kukkuje village has a total population of 1,438 people, consisting of 672 males and 766 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,139 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kukkuje are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kukkuje

Kukkuje 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 Kukkuje

Kukkuje 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 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Kukkuje is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kukkuje is about 35 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 Kukkuje

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

Health Facilities in Kukkuje

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

FAQs about Kukkuje