Keradi - Kundapura, Udupi

Keradi is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Keradi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keradi is 608710. The village covers a total geographical area of 2669.58 hectares and falls under the 576233 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Keradi 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 Keradi

According to the 2011 Census, Keradi village had a total population of 2,574 people, including 1,244 males and 1,330 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.77%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 63.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Keradi

Keradi 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 Keradi

Keradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Keradi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Keradi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keradi

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

Health Facilities in Keradi

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

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