How many villages are listed for Udupi district?
Udupi district has 233 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 3 taluks in Karnataka.
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Udupi District Village Directory
The Udupi district village directory covers 233 Census 2011 village records across 3 taluks in Karnataka. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Udupi district has 233 inhabited villages, 0 uninhabited village entries, 843,300 people and 177,529 households, with 331,396 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Kundapura has the most village records; Shiroor is the largest listed village by population; Nadpalu has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 233 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 233 villages, all-weather road is reported for 233 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 329 offices and 71 PINs.
Local Admin Units3
Villages233
Population843,300
Households177,529
Area (ha)331,396.37
Taluks in Udupi
The taluk-wise table compares 3 taluks in Udupi district using Census 2011 village records. Kundapura has 98 villages, about 42% of the district list.
| Taluk | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karkal | 05524 | 49 | 21% | 100% | 183,410 | 22% | 3,743 | 40,399 | 103,480.50 | 31% | 177.2 | Kukkundoor |
| Kundapura | 05522 | 98 | 42% | 100% | 357,798 | 42% | 3,651 | 71,170 | 153,840.33 | 46% | 232.6 | Shiroor |
| Udupi | 05523 | 86 | 37% | 100% | 302,092 | 36% | 3,513 | 65,960 | 74,075.54 | 22% | 407.8 | Shirva |
Taluks with the most village records
Kundapura, Udupi and Karkal are the taluks with the most village records in Udupi district. Kundapura ranks first with 98 villages, 357,798 people and 232.6 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluk comparison.
Largest Villages by Population
Shiroor is the highest-population village listed for Udupi district, with 17,432 people and 3,066 households. That is 2.1% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5.7. The nearest town is Bhatkal; 13.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiroor | 17,432 | 2.1% | 3,066 | 5.7 | 1,466.48 | 1,188.7 | Bhatkal | 13.0 |
| 2 | Shirva | 13,396 | 1.6% | 3,183 | 4.2 | 3,216.13 | 416.5 | Udupi | 15.0 |
| 3 | Kukkundoor | 13,180 | 1.6% | 3,030 | 4.3 | 2,643.88 | 498.5 | Karkal | 4.0 |
| 4 | Gangolli | 13,014 | 1.5% | 2,546 | 5.1 | 407.04 | 3,197.2 | Kundapur | 5.0 |
| 5 | Nitte | 12,354 | 1.5% | 2,577 | 4.8 | 3,932.26 | 314.2 | Karkal | 6.0 |
| 6 | Uppunda | 11,456 | 1.4% | 2,167 | 5.3 | 530.62 | 2,159 | Bhatkal | 24.0 |
| 7 | Perdoor | 10,957 | 1.3% | 2,248 | 4.9 | 4,514.38 | 242.7 | Udupi | 20.0 |
| 8 | Yedthare | 9,627 | 1.1% | 1,865 | 5.2 | 3,503.35 | 274.8 | Bhatkal | 20.0 |
| 9 | Bommarabettu | 8,363 | 1% | 1,932 | 4.3 | 2,561.42 | 326.5 | Udupi | 12.0 |
| 10 | Hejamadi | 8,075 | 1% | 1,739 | 4.6 | 727.64 | 1,109.8 | Udupi | 29.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Nadpalu has the largest recorded village area in Udupi district at 13,791.86 hectares. It represents 4.2% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 18 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadpalu | 13,791.86 | 4.2% | 2,478 | 18 | 563 | 0.04 | Karkal | 32.0 |
| 2 | Kollur | 9,800.58 | 3% | 3,265 | 33.3 | 757 | 0.08 | Kundapur | 38.0 |
| 3 | Mudoor | 6,001.92 | 1.8% | 2,973 | 49.5 | 694 | 0.12 | Kundapur | 16.0 |
| 4 | Amasebailu | 5,929.60 | 1.8% | 3,034 | 51.2 | 614 | 0.1 | Kundapur | 18.0 |
| 5 | Machattu | 5,314.33 | 1.6% | 2,616 | 49.2 | 532 | 0.1 | Kundapur | 23.0 |
| 6 | Jadkal | 4,944.01 | 1.5% | 3,834 | 77.5 | 855 | 0.17 | Kundapur | 32.0 |
| 7 | Mala | 4,700.44 | 1.4% | 5,998 | 127.6 | 1,338 | 0.28 | Karkal | 20.0 |
| 8 | Golihole | 4,584.40 | 1.4% | 3,479 | 75.9 | 678 | 0.15 | Bhatkal | 30.0 |
| 9 | Perdoor | 4,514.38 | 1.4% | 10,957 | 242.7 | 2,248 | 0.5 | Udupi | 20.0 |
| 10 | Byndoor | 4,347.72 | 1.3% | 5,245 | 120.6 | 1,170 | 0.27 | Kundapur | 30.0 |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Udupi District
Udupi has 329 post office records across 71 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.
The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Udupi district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 329 offices across 71 PIN codes, including 308 delivery offices and 251 branch offices. PIN 576222 has the highest listed post-office count here with 12 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.
Post Offices / 100 Villages141.2
PIN Codes / 100 Villages30.5
Delivery Office %94%
Branch Office %76%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
- Post Offices
- 329
- Unique PIN Codes
- 71
- Delivery Offices
- 308
- Non-delivery Offices
- 21
- Head Offices
- 4
- Sub Offices
- 74
- Branch Offices
- 251
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 576222 | 12 |
| 576233 | 11 |
| 576213 | 11 |
| 576210 | 10 |
| 576112 | 9 |
| 576211 | 8 |
| 576230 | 8 |
| 576212 | 7 |
| 576214 | 7 |
| 576219 | 7 |
| 576107 | 7 |
| 576117 | 7 |
| 574116 | 7 |
| 574101 | 6 |
| 576283 | 6 |
| 576227 | 6 |
| 576223 | 6 |
| 576105 | 6 |
| 574106 | 6 |
| 576124 | 6 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 4 |
| Sub Office | 74 |
| Branch Office | 251 |
Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karkala H. O | 574104 | Head Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kundapura Ho | 576201 | Head Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Manipal Ho | 576104 | Head Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Udupi Ho | 576101 | Head Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Ajekar S. O | 574101 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Ambalapadi So | 576103 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Bailur S. O | 574102 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Bajegoli S. O | 574122 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Barkur So | 576210 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Basrur So | 576211 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Belmannu S. O | 576111 | Post Office | Delivery | Mangaluru Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Belve So | 576212 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Brahmavara So | 576213 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Byndoor So | 576214 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Cherkadi So | 576215 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Ganguli So | 576216 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Gujjadi So | 576247 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hanglur So | 576217 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hattiangadi So | 576283 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hebri S. O | 576112 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hejmadi So | 574103 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hiriadka So | 576113 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hosangadi So | 576282 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Hungarcutta So | 576218 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kallianapura So | 576114 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kanthavara S. O | 574129 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Katapadiudupi So | 574105 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kaup So | 574106 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kemmannu So | 576115 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Khambadakone So | 576219 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kokkarne So | 576234 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kollur So | 576220 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kota So | 576221 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Koteshwara So | 576222 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Krodashrama So | 576106 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kukkundur S. O | 576117 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kumbhashi So | 576257 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Kunjibettu So | 576102 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Malpe So | 576108 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Mandarthi So | 576223 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Miyar S. O | 574107 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Moodubelle So | 576120 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Mundkur S. O | 576121 | Post Office | Delivery | Mangaluru Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Muniyal S. O | 574108 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Navunda So | 576224 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Nitte S. O | 574110 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Padubidri So | 574111 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Palimar So | 574112 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Palli S. O | 574244 | Post Office | Delivery | Puttur Division | South Karnataka Region |
| Pangala So | 576122 | Post Office | Delivery | Udupi Division | South Karnataka Region |
Population Summary
Udupi district's village records list 843,300 people in 177,529 households. The average household size is 4.8. The listed village population density is 254.5 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village3,619
Average Household Size4.8
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km254.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population843,300
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Udupi district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 3 CD blocks, 134 Gram Panchayats and 5 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Bhatkal, Karkal and Kundapur.
CD Blocks Reported3
Gram Panchayats Reported134
Nearest Town Names Reported5
CD blocks reported: Karkal, Kundapura, Udupi.
Gram Panchayats reported: 38 Kalthur, Ajri, Aloor, Amasebailu, Ampar, Anagalli, Athradi, Avarse, Badanidiyur, Bailoor, Bairampalli, Balkur and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Udupi district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 233 villages (100% of district records), mobile coverage in 233 villages (100% of district records), all-weather road in 233 villages (100% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Primary School, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 233 | 233 | — | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 233 | 233 | — | 100 |
| All-Weather Road | 233 | 233 | — | 100 |
| PDS Shop | 222 | 233 | — | 95.28 |
Median Nearest Town Distance14 km
Villages within 5 km31
Villages over 25 km24
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 31 | 13% |
| 5-10 Km | 57 | 24% |
| 10-25 Km | 121 | 52% |
| Over 25 Km | 24 | 10% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Udupi villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 233 villages, with an average of 14.82 km and a median of 14 km. 31 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 24 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 233 | 14.82 | 38 | Kollur | Kundapur |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Udupi district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 23 data fields and 5,359 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 1,398 | 932 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 699 | 464 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 699 | 699 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 1,864 | 597 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 466 | 466 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 233 | 222 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which taluk has the most village records in Udupi district?
Kundapura has the most village records in Udupi district, with 98 entries. This is 42% of the district list, with 357,798 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Udupi district?
Shiroor is the highest-population village shown for Udupi district, with 17,432 people and 3,066 households. It accounts for 2.1% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Udupi district?
Nadpalu has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Udupi district, at 13,791.86 hectares. It represents 4.2% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Udupi district villages?
The population summary includes 843,300 people, 177,529 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.8 and population density is 254.5 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Udupi district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 233 villages (100% of district records), mobile coverage in 233 villages (100% of district records), all-weather road in 233 villages (100% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show postal and PIN details for Udupi district?
Yes. The postal summary includes 329 offices and 71 PINs for Udupi district. That is about 141.2 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
How do I find a Census village code in Udupi district?
Start from the taluk-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Udupi district?
Use the official land-record portal for Karnataka, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, taluk, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Udupi district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.