Mudar - Karkal, Udupi

Mudar is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Mudaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudar is 608908. The village covers a total geographical area of 2003.88 hectares and falls under the 574122 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mudar 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 Mudar

As per Census 2011, Mudar village has a total population of 6,088 people, consisting of 2,894 males and 3,194 females. The village has 1,356 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 571 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,644 literate and 1,444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 910 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mudar

Mudar 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 Mudar

Mudar 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 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Mudar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Mudar is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mudar

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

Health Facilities in Mudar

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

FAQs about Mudar