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

According to the 2011 Census, Kukkuje village had a total population of 1,438 people, including 672 males and 766 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.47%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

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:

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