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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Asodu village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 520 males and 594 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 68.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

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