Kukkundoor - Karkal, Udupi

Kukkundoor is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kukkundoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukkundoor is 608895. The village covers a total geographical area of 2643.88 hectares and falls under the 576117 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kukkundoor 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 Kukkundoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kukkundoor village had a total population of 13,180 people, including 6,390 males and 6,790 females, living in 3,030 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.47%, with male literacy at 92.30% and female literacy at 84.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukkundoor

Kukkundoor 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 Kukkundoor

Kukkundoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Kukkundoor is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kukkundoor 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 Kukkundoor

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

Health Facilities in Kukkundoor

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

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