Kulanje - Kundapura, Udupi

Kulanje 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Shankaranarayana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulanje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulanje is 608724. The village covers a total geographical area of 1440.7 hectares and falls under the 576227 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kulanje 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 Kulanje

According to the 2011 Census, Kulanje village had a total population of 1,987 people, including 911 males and 1,076 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 68.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 505.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulanje

Kulanje 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 Kulanje

Kulanje 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 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kulanje is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kulanje is about 45 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 Kulanje

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

Health Facilities in Kulanje

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

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