Basrur - Kundapura, Udupi

Basrur is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Basruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basrur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basrur is 608739. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.44 hectares and falls under the 576211 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Basrur 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 Basrur

As per Census 2011, Basrur village has a total population of 6,613 people, consisting of 3,163 males and 3,450 females. The village has 1,356 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 576 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,279 literate and 1,334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basrur

Basrur 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 Basrur

Basrur 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 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Basrur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Basrur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basrur

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

Health Facilities in Basrur

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

FAQs about Basrur