Udupi

Udupi is a Town and Taluka in Udupi District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Udupi Block (CD) is 05523. Total area of udupi taluka is 939 km² including 754.47 km² rural area and 184.53 km² urban area. Udupi taluka has a population of 5,62,799 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,60,707 while rural population is 3,02,092. Udupi has a sex ratio of approximately 1077 females for every 1,000 males. Udupi taluka has a population density of 599 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,25,817 houses in the sub-district, including 59,857 urban houses and 65,960 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.71% population of udupi taluka is literate, out of which 85.04% males and 78.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Udupi Taluka

Udupi Taluka has a total of 106 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Udupi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Udupi Taluka

The population profile of Udupi Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Udupi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Udupi Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.