Vandse - Kundapura, Udupi

Vandse 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 51 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Vandse village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vandse is 608705. The village covers a total geographical area of 988.12 hectares and falls under the 576233 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Vandse 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 Vandse

According to the 2011 Census, Vandse village had a total population of 2,751 people, including 1,285 males and 1,466 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 71.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Vandse

Vandse 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 Vandse

Vandse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Vandse is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Vandse is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vandse

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

Health Facilities in Vandse

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

FAQs about Vandse