Karkunje - Kundapura, Udupi

Karkunje is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Karkunje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkunje is 608704. The village covers a total geographical area of 1843.14 hectares and falls under the 576283 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karkunje 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 Karkunje

According to the 2011 Census, Karkunje village had a total population of 4,361 people, including 2,129 males and 2,232 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 86.73% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkunje

Karkunje 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 Karkunje

Karkunje 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 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Karkunje is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Karkunje is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkunje

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

Health Facilities in Karkunje

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

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