Udupi Taluka - Karnataka
Udupi is an administrative taluka in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Udupi is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 939 km², including 754.47 km² rural area and 184.53 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1077 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Udupi Taluka
Udupi Taluka has a total of 33 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 Shiroor | Rural | Bairampalli |
| 2 | Alevoor (Ct) | Rural | Alevoor |
| 3 | Ambalpady (Og) | Rural | Ambalapadi |
| 4 | Anjaru | Rural | Kodibettu |
| 5 | Athradi | Rural | Athradi |
| 6 | Badagabettu | Rural | 80 Badagubettu |
| 7 | Badagabettu (No.80) (Ct) | Rural | 80 Badagubettu |
| 8 | Badanidiyur | Rural | Badanidiyur |
| 9 | Bairampalli | Rural | Bairampalli |
| 10 | Bellampalli | Rural | Kukkehalli |
| 11 | Bellarpadi | Rural | Bairampalli |
| 12 | Bommarabettu | Rural | Bommarabettu |
| 13 | Herga | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Hirebettu | Rural | Athradi |
| 15 | Kadekar (Og) | Rural | Kadekaru |
| 16 | Kelarkalabettu (Og) | Rural | Thenkanidiyur |
| 17 | Kidiyoor (Og) | Rural | Ambalapadi |
| 18 | Kodavuru | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Korangrapady (Ct) | Rural | Alevoor |
| 20 | Kudi | Rural | Kodibettu |
| 21 | Kukkehalli | Rural | Kukkehalli |
| 22 | Kuthpady (Og) | Rural | Kadekaru |
| 23 | Manipura (Ct) | Rural | Manipura |
| 24 | Marne | Rural | Manipura |
| 25 | Moodanidambur (Og) | Rural | Ambalapadi |
| 26 | Mooduthonse | Rural | Kalyanpura |
| 27 | Paduthonse | Rural | Kemmannu |
| 28 | Perdoor | Rural | Perdoor |
| 29 | Pernankila | Rural | Kodibettu |
| 30 | Putturu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Shivalli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 32 | Tenkanidyoor (Ct) | Rural | Thenkanidiyur |
| 33 | Udyavara (Ct) | Rural | Udyavara |
Population of Udupi Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Udupi Taluka has a total population of 5,62,799 people, consisting of 2,70,954 males and 2,91,845 females. There are 1,25,817 households in the taluka with an average population density of 599 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,62,799 | 3,02,092 | 2,60,707 |
| Male Population | 2,70,954 | 1,43,307 | 1,27,647 |
| Female Population | 2,91,845 | 1,58,785 | 1,33,060 |
| Total Households | 1,25,817 | 65,960 | 59,857 |
| Population Density | 599 / km² | 400 / km² | 1,413 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,59,858 literate people and 47,939 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 32,843 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 26,087 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,939 | 25,381 | 22,558 |
| Literate Population | 4,59,858 | 2,39,633 | 2,20,225 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,02,941 | 62,459 | 40,482 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 32,843 | 17,394 | 15,449 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 26,087 | 15,910 | 10,177 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.