Kandavara - Kundapura, Udupi

Kandavara is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kandavara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandavara is 608737. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.48 hectares and falls under the 576217 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kandavara 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 Kandavara

As per Census 2011, Kandavara village has a total population of 3,357 people, consisting of 1,582 males and 1,775 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,467 literate and 890 illiterate residents. Additionally, 524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandavara

Kandavara 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 Kandavara

Kandavara 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 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kandavara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kandavara is about 44 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 Kandavara

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

Health Facilities in Kandavara

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

FAQs about Kandavara