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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kamalashile village has a total population of 1,410 people, consisting of 679 males and 731 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 956 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,410679731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275869
Scheduled Castes (SC)803941
Scheduled Tribes (ST)327171156
Literate Population956503453
Illiterate Population454176278

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HalliholeNorth3.09 km
AjriSouth-West5.14 km
YedamoggeEast5.87 km
KeradiNorth-West5.93 km
SiddapurSouth7.19 km
BellalWest7.59 km
HosangadiSouth-East7.74 km
MudoorNorth9.31 km
Kilandur JungleNorth-East9.53 km
KodladiSouth-West9.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kamalashile

Where is Kamalashile located?

Kamalashile village is located in Kundapura Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalashile?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalashile is Ajri.

What is the pincode of Kamalashile?

The pincode of Kamalashile is 576229.

What is the population of Kamalashile?

Kamalashile has a total population of 1,410, including 679 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Kamalashile?

There are 276 households in Kamalashile.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalashile?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalashile is 67.80%. Male literacy is 74.08% and female literacy is 61.97%.