Uppinakudru - Kundapura, Udupi

Uppinakudru is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Talluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppinakudru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppinakudru is 608690. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.69 hectares and falls under the 576230 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Uppinakudru 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 Uppinakudru

As per Census 2011, Uppinakudru village has a total population of 2,336 people, consisting of 1,049 males and 1,287 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 1,226 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,771 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppinakudru

Uppinakudru 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 Uppinakudru

Uppinakudru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Uppinakudru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Uppinakudru is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uppinakudru

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

Health Facilities in Uppinakudru

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

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