Harkoor - Kundapura, Udupi

Harkoor is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Aluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harkoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkoor is 608698. The village covers a total geographical area of 1354.68 hectares and falls under the 576233 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Harkoor 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 Harkoor

According to the 2011 Census, Harkoor village had a total population of 2,008 people, including 883 males and 1,125 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 1,274 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.71%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 68.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Harkoor

Harkoor 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 Harkoor

Harkoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Harkoor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Harkoor is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harkoor

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

Health Facilities in Harkoor

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

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