Shankaranarayana - Kundapura, Udupi

Shankaranarayana is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Shankaranarayana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankaranarayana is 608716. The village covers a total geographical area of 2312.48 hectares and falls under the 576227 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shankaranarayana 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 Shankaranarayana

According to the 2011 Census, Shankaranarayana village had a total population of 5,144 people, including 2,386 males and 2,758 females, living in 1,026 households. The sex ratio was 1,156 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 88.51% and female literacy at 78.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankaranarayana

Shankaranarayana 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 Shankaranarayana

Shankaranarayana 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 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Shankaranarayana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Shankaranarayana 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 Shankaranarayana

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

Health Facilities in Shankaranarayana

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

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