Halnad - Kundapura, Udupi

Halnad is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kavradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halnad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halnad is 608714. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.52 hectares and falls under the 576211 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Halnad 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 Halnad

According to the 2011 Census, Halnad village had a total population of 1,112 people, including 507 males and 605 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Halnad

Halnad 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 Halnad

Halnad 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 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Halnad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Halnad is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halnad

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

Health Facilities in Halnad

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

FAQs about Halnad