Hemmadi - Kundapura, Udupi

Hemmadi 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 46 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Hemmadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hemmadi is 608695. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.13 hectares and falls under the 576230 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Hemmadi 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 Hemmadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hemmadi village had a total population of 4,293 people, including 1,960 males and 2,333 females, living in 800 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 75.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Hemmadi

Hemmadi 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 Hemmadi

Hemmadi 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 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Hemmadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Hemmadi is about 46 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 Hemmadi

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

Health Facilities in Hemmadi

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

FAQs about Hemmadi