Koni - Kundapura, Udupi

Koni is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Koni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koni is 608726. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.41 hectares and falls under the 576217 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Koni 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 Koni

As per Census 2011, Koni village has a total population of 3,760 people, consisting of 1,787 males and 1,973 females. The village has 746 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,900 literate and 860 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koni

Koni 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 Koni

Koni 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 Koni is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Koni is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koni

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

Health Facilities in Koni

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

FAQs about Koni