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 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 Ulthoor

According to the 2011 Census, Ulthoor village had a total population of 1,798 people, including 783 males and 1,015 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,296 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ulthoor