Jadkal - Bainduru, Udupi

Jadkal is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Kundapura and around 72 km from Udupi. Jadkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jadkal is 608683. The village covers a total geographical area of 4944.01 hectares and falls under the 576220 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jadkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Byndoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jadkal

As per Census 2011, Jadkal village has a total population of 3,834 people, consisting of 1,834 males and 2,000 females. The village has 855 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 403 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,683 literate and 1,151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 876 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jadkal

Jadkal 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 Jadkal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jadkal. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Jadkal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Jadkal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jadkal

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

Health Facilities in Jadkal

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

FAQs about Jadkal