Kundapura

Kundapura is a Town and Taluka in Udupi District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kundapura Block (CD) is 05522. Total area of kundapura taluka is 1,569 km² including 1,547.66 km² rural area and 21.34 km² urban area. Kundapura taluka has a population of 3,98,471 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,673 while rural population is 3,57,798. Kundapura has a sex ratio of approximately 1124 females for every 1,000 males. Kundapura taluka has a population density of 254 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 79,573 houses in the sub-district, including 8,403 urban houses and 71,170 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.20% population of kundapura taluka is literate, out of which 79.83% males and 69.19% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kundapura Taluka

Kundapura Taluka has a total of 99 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kundapura Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kundapura Taluka

The population profile of Kundapura Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kundapura's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kundapura Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.