Kalavara - Kundapura, Udupi

Kalavara is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kalavara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavara is 608736. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.87 hectares and falls under the 576222 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kalavara 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 Kalavara

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavara village had a total population of 2,764 people, including 1,299 males and 1,465 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 89.05% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalavara

Kalavara 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 Kalavara

Kalavara 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 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kalavara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kalavara is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalavara

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

Health Facilities in Kalavara

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

FAQs about Kalavara