Ajri - Kundapura, Udupi

Ajri is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Ajri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajri is 608718. The village covers a total geographical area of 3033.62 hectares and falls under the 576283 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ajri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ajri

As per Census 2011, Ajri village has a total population of 4,017 people, consisting of 1,856 males and 2,161 females. The village has 806 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,620 literate and 1,397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajri

Ajri 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 Ajri

Ajri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Ajri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Ajri is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajri

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

Health Facilities in Ajri

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

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