Ulthoor - Kundapura, Udupi

Ulthoor is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Keduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulthoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulthoor is 608731. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.89 hectares and falls under the 576231 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ulthoor 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 Ulthoor

As per Census 2011, Ulthoor village has a total population of 1,798 people, consisting of 783 males and 1,015 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 1,296 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,7987831,015
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508070
Scheduled Castes (SC)1306367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population1,314612702
Illiterate Population484171313

Nearby Villages of Ulthoor

Ulthoor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KedoorEast2.22 km
ThekkatteWest2.32 km
KumbashiNorth2.60 km
BeloorSouth-East3.02 km
GiliyarSouth3.19 km
ManoorSouth-West3.29 km
VakwadiNorth-West3.33 km
AsoduNorth-East3.45 km
GopadiNorth-West3.93 km
KorgiEast4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ulthoor

Ulthoor 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 52.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Ulthoor is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Ulthoor is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulthoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ulthoor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ulthoor

Where is Ulthoor located?

Ulthoor village is located in Kundapura Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ulthoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Ulthoor is Keduru.

What is the pincode of Ulthoor?

The pincode of Ulthoor is 576231.

What is the population of Ulthoor?

Ulthoor has a total population of 1,798, including 783 males and 1,015 females.

How many households are there in Ulthoor?

There are 395 households in Ulthoor.

What is the literacy rate in Ulthoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulthoor is 73.08%. Male literacy is 78.16% and female literacy is 69.16%.