Sooda - Karkal, Udupi

Sooda is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Belman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sooda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sooda is 608898. The village covers a total geographical area of 991.71 hectares and falls under the 574116 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sooda 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 Sooda

According to the 2011 Census, Sooda village had a total population of 2,147 people, including 983 males and 1,164 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.88%, with male literacy at 91.56% and female literacy at 82.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sooda

Sooda 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 Sooda

Sooda 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 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Sooda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Sooda is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sooda

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

Health Facilities in Sooda

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

FAQs about Sooda