Asodu - Kundapura, Udupi

Asodu is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kalavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asodu is 608735. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.39 hectares and falls under the 576222 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Asodu 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 Asodu

As per Census 2011, Asodu village has a total population of 1,114 people, consisting of 520 males and 594 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 782 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asodu

Asodu 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 Asodu

Asodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Asodu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Asodu is about 38 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 Asodu

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

Health Facilities in Asodu

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

FAQs about Asodu