Siddapur - Kundapura, Udupi

Siddapur 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Siddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddapur is 608717. The village covers a total geographical area of 3008.79 hectares and falls under the 576229 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Siddapur 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 Siddapur

As per Census 2011, Siddapur village has a total population of 7,401 people, consisting of 3,698 males and 3,703 females. The village has 1,450 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 674 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,539 literate and 1,862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 405 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddapur

Siddapur 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 Siddapur

Public transport in the Siddapur 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Siddapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Siddapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddapur

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

Health Facilities in Siddapur

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

FAQs about Siddapur