Kamalashile - Kundapura, Udupi

Kamalashile is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Ajri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalashile village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalashile is 608719. The village covers a total geographical area of 1847.7 hectares and falls under the 576229 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kamalashile 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 Kamalashile

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalashile village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 679 males and 731 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 68.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalashile

Kamalashile 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 Kamalashile

Kamalashile is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kamalashile is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kamalashile is about 61 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 Kamalashile

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

Health Facilities in Kamalashile

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

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