How many villages are in Karkal Taluk?
Karkal Taluk has 49 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 49 inhabited villages. They are part of Udupi district in Karnataka.
Indian Village Directory
Karkal Taluk Village List
Karkal Taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka has 49 Census 2011 village records, including 49 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 183,410 people, 40,399 households and 103,480 hectares. Reported local context includes 28 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Villages49
Inhabited Villages49
Population183,410
Households40,399
Area (ha)103,480.5
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Karkal Taluk is in Udupi district, Karnataka.
- Village Records
- 49 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 49
- Listed Population
- 183,410
- Households
- 40,399
- Recorded Village Area
- 103,480 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 28
- Largest by Population
- Kukkundoor (13,180 people)
- Largest by Area
- Nadpalu (13,791.86 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kukkundoor is the highest-population village listed in Karkal Taluk, with 13,180 people and 3,030 households. It represents 7.2% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kukkundoor | 13,180 | 7.2% | 3,030 | 4.3 | 2,643.88 | 498.5 | Karkal | 4.0 |
| 2 | Nitte | 12,354 | 6.7% | 2,577 | 4.8 | 3,932.26 | 314.2 | Karkal | 6.0 |
| 3 | Marne | 7,766 | 4.2% | 1,681 | 4.6 | 3,164.79 | 245.4 | Karkal | 15.0 |
| 4 | Miyar | 7,318 | 4% | 1,700 | 4.3 | 2,163.27 | 338.3 | Karkal | 6.0 |
| 5 | Mudar | 6,088 | 3.3% | 1,356 | 4.5 | 2,003.88 | 303.8 | Karkal | 6.0 |
| 6 | Hebri | 6,006 | 3.3% | 1,302 | 4.6 | 2,877.51 | 208.7 | Karkal | 32.0 |
| 7 | Mala | 5,998 | 3.3% | 1,338 | 4.5 | 4,700.44 | 127.6 | Karkal | 20.0 |
| 8 | Nallur | 5,829 | 3.2% | 1,262 | 4.6 | 2,478.33 | 235.2 | Karkal | 16.0 |
| 9 | Mundkuru | 5,747 | 3.1% | 1,340 | 4.3 | 1,405.68 | 408.8 | Karkal | 22.0 |
| 10 | Eedu | 5,176 | 2.8% | 1,063 | 4.9 | 2,952.90 | 175.3 | Karkal | 20.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Nadpalu has the largest recorded village area in Karkal Taluk, at 13,791.86 hectares. This is 13% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadpalu | 13,791.86 | 13% | 2,478 | 18 | 563 | 0.04 | Karkal | 32.0 |
| 2 | Mala | 4,700.44 | 4.5% | 5,998 | 127.6 | 1,338 | 0.28 | Karkal | 20.0 |
| 3 | Kervashe | 4,210.24 | 4.1% | 3,018 | 71.7 | 627 | 0.15 | Karkal | 17.0 |
| 4 | Andaru | 4,158.42 | 4% | 2,358 | 56.7 | 507 | 0.12 | Karkal | 18.0 |
| 5 | Nitte | 3,932.26 | 3.8% | 12,354 | 314.2 | 2,577 | 0.66 | Karkal | 6.0 |
| 6 | Shirlal | 3,672.92 | 3.5% | 2,251 | 61.3 | 524 | 0.14 | Karkal | 23.0 |
| 7 | Marne | 3,164.79 | 3.1% | 7,766 | 245.4 | 1,681 | 0.53 | Karkal | 15.0 |
| 8 | Eedu | 2,952.90 | 2.9% | 5,176 | 175.3 | 1,063 | 0.36 | Karkal | 20.0 |
| 9 | Hebri | 2,877.51 | 2.8% | 6,006 | 208.7 | 1,302 | 0.45 | Karkal | 32.0 |
| 10 | Kukkundoor | 2,643.88 | 2.6% | 13,180 | 498.5 | 3,030 | 1.15 | Karkal | 4.0 |
Villages in Karkal Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Karkal Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaru | 608883 | 2,358 | 507 | 4,158.42 | Karkal | Varanga | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailoor | 608890 | 1,185 | 237 | 421.97 | Karkal | Bailoor | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Belenje | 608865 | 1,997 | 390 | 994.49 | Karkal | Kuchchur | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Belman | 608899 | 5,045 | 1,220 | 1,446.91 | Karkal | Belman | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Bola | 608903 | 3,914 | 938 | 1,814.45 | Karkal | Bola | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chara | 608869 | 5,065 | 1,054 | 1,869.26 | Karkal | Hebri | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durga | 608907 | 3,383 | 737 | 1,972.15 | Karkal | Durga | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
E Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eedu | 608910 | 5,176 | 1,063 | 2,952.90 | Karkal | Eedu | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
H Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebri | 608868 | 6,006 | 1,302 | 2,877.51 | Karkal | Hebri | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Hermunde | 608882 | 1,463 | 307 | 1,177.45 | Karkal | Marne | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Hirgana | 608881 | 5,019 | 1,128 | 2,353.15 | Karkal | Hirgana | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
I Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inna | 608900 | 3,523 | 865 | 1,022.73 | Karkal | Inna | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Irvathuru | 608913 | 2,518 | 549 | 1,137.51 | Karkal | Renjala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarkala | 608885 | 896 | 171 | 589.66 | Karkal | Shirlal | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabbinale | 608873 | 1,407 | 302 | 2,592.93 | Karkal | Mudrady | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kadthala | 608878 | 2,349 | 487 | 1,472.72 | Karkal | Kadthala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kallya | 608894 | 3,864 | 868 | 1,892.71 | Karkal | Palli | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kanajaru | 608888 | 2,626 | 587 | 1,422.80 | Karkal | Neere | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kanthavara | 608905 | 3,350 | 753 | 1,988.76 | Karkal | Kanthavara | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kedinje | 608904 | 864 | 191 | 284.36 | Karkal | Bola | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kerebettu | 608870 | 883 | 162 | 445.12 | Karkal | Shivapura | Udupi | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kervashe | 608886 | 3,018 | 627 | 4,210.24 | Karkal | Shirlal | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kowdoor | 608891 | 4,206 | 952 | 1,607.75 | Karkal | Bailoor | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kuchchur | 608866 | 2,354 | 458 | 1,731.12 | Karkal | Kuchchur | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kukkuje | 608877 | 1,438 | 316 | 844.92 | Karkal | Kadthala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Kukkundoor | 608895 | 13,180 | 3,030 | 2,643.88 | Karkal | Kukkundoor | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mala | 608887 | 5,998 | 1,338 | 4,700.44 | Karkal | Mala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Marne | 608879 | 7,766 | 1,681 | 3,164.79 | Karkal | Marne | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Miyar | 608906 | 7,318 | 1,700 | 2,163.27 | Karkal | Miyar | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Mudar | 608908 | 6,088 | 1,356 | 2,003.88 | Karkal | Mudar | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Mudrady | 608872 | 4,295 | 973 | 2,351.17 | Karkal | Mudrady | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Mulladka | 608901 | 1,353 | 310 | 530.27 | Karkal | Mundkuru | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Mundkuru | 608902 | 5,747 | 1,340 | 1,405.68 | Karkal | Mundkuru | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadpalu | 608867 | 2,478 | 563 | 13,791.86 | Karkal | Nadpalu | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Nallur | 608911 | 5,829 | 1,262 | 2,478.33 | Karkal | Nallur | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Nandalike | 608897 | 3,726 | 894 | 1,193.42 | Karkal | Belman | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Neere | 608889 | 3,053 | 718 | 1,227.99 | Karkal | Neere | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Ninjoor | 608892 | 2,092 | 448 | 923.53 | Karkal | Palli | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Nitte | 608896 | 12,354 | 2,577 | 3,932.26 | Karkal | Nitte | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Nooralbettu | 608909 | 2,367 | 482 | 2,120.85 | Karkal | Eedu | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padukudoor | 608875 | 725 | 155 | 479.50 | Karkal | Varanga | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Palli | 608893 | 3,514 | 799 | 1,522.05 | Karkal | Palli | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renjala | 608912 | 2,832 | 583 | 1,850.32 | Karkal | Renjala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirlal | 608884 | 2,251 | 524 | 3,672.92 | Karkal | Shirlal | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Shivapura | 608871 | 4,084 | 852 | 1,978.01 | Karkal | Shivapura | Udupi | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Sooda | 608898 | 2,147 | 537 | 991.71 | Karkal | Belman | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
V Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanga | 608874 | 4,011 | 812 | 1,995.72 | Karkal | Varanga | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
Y Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellare | 608876 | 1,583 | 312 | 1,040.47 | Karkal | Kadthala | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
| Yerlapady | 608880 | 4,712 | 982 | 2,036.19 | Karkal | Yerlapady | Karkal | — | Available | Available | Available | — |
Population Summary
Karkal Taluk has 183,410 people in 40,399 households across 49 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village3,743
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km177.2
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population183,410
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Karkal villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 28 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Bailoor, Belman and Bola.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported28
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Karkal.
Gram Panchayats reported: Bailoor, Belman, Bola, Durga, Eedu, Hebri, Hirgana, Inna, Kadthala, Kanthavara, Kuchchur, Kukkundoor and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Karkal Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 49 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 49 villages (100%), all-weather road in 49 villages (100%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 49 | 49 | 0 | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 49 | 49 | 0 | 100 |
| All-Weather Road | 49 | 49 | 0 | 100 |
| PDS Shop | 45 | 49 | 4 | 91.84 |
Median Nearest Town Distance18 km
Villages within 5 km3
Villages over 25 km11
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 3 | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Km | 11 | 22% |
| 10-25 Km | 24 | 49% |
| Over 25 Km | 11 | 22% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Karkal villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 49 villages, with an average of 17.78 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 38.0 km for Belenje. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 49 | 17.78 | 38 | Belenje | Karkal |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Karkal Taluk. The page summarises 23 data fields and 1,127 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 | 294 | 196 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 147 | 98 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 147 | 147 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 392 | 123 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 98 | 98 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 49 | 45 |
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
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- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Karkal Taluk?
Kukkundoor is the most populated village listed for Karkal Taluk, with 13,180 people and 3,030 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Karkal Taluk?
Nadpalu has the largest recorded village area in Karkal Taluk, at 13,791.86 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Karkal Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 28 Gram Panchayats for Karkal Taluk. Reported names include Bailoor, Belman and Bola.
What village facilities are reported in Karkal Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 49 villages, mobile coverage in 49 villages, all-weather road in 49 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Karkal Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Karkal also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.