Kumbashi - Kundapura, Udupi

Kumbashi 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 32 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kumbashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbashi is 608734. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.13 hectares and falls under the 576257 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kumbashi 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 Kumbashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbashi village had a total population of 5,585 people, including 2,692 males and 2,893 females, living in 1,142 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.35%, with male literacy at 90.92% and female literacy at 80.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbashi

Kumbashi 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 Kumbashi

Kumbashi 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 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kumbashi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kumbashi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbashi

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

Health Facilities in Kumbashi

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

FAQs about Kumbashi