Mundkuru - Karkal, Udupi

Mundkuru 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. Mundkoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundkuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundkuru is 608902. The village covers a total geographical area of 1405.68 hectares and falls under the 576121 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mundkuru 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 Mundkuru

According to the 2011 Census, Mundkuru village had a total population of 5,747 people, including 2,581 males and 3,166 females, living in 1,340 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.87%, with male literacy at 94.18% and female literacy at 84.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundkuru

Mundkuru 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 Mundkuru

Mundkuru 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 12.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Mundkuru

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

FAQs about Mundkuru