Kanthavara is an inhabited village in Karkal Taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 608905, the Census 2011 record lists 3,350 people in 753 households and the reported area is 1,988.76 hectares. The local references include Kanthavara Gram Panchayat, Karkal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karkal at about 20 km.
In short:
Kanthavara is a village in Karkal Taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 608905 and 3,350 people in 753 households.
Village Code608905
Population3,350
Households753
Area1,988.76 hectares
Nearest TownKarkal
Detailed village profile
Kanthavara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,350 people, 1,988.76 hectares of reported area and Karkal as the nearest town reference for Kanthavara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kanthavara falls under Karkal Taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 608905.
The record lists 3,350 people living in 753 households.
The reported village area is 1,988.76 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Karkal.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kanthavara
Census Village Code
608905
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Udupi
District Census Code
569
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karkal
Sub-district Census Code
05524
CD Block
Karkal
Gram Panchayat
Kanthavara
Households
753
Population
3,350
Male Population
1,571
Female Population
1,779
Sex Ratio
1,132.4
Area
1,988.76 hectares
Area
19.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Karkal
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574129
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density168.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.88%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanthavara in the official administrative record. Census village code 608905, Kanthavara Gram Panchayat and Karkal CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
569
Sub-district Census Code
05524
Village Census Code
608905
CD Block Code
0092
CD Block Name
Karkal
Gram Panchayat Name
Kanthavara
Location and Distance
Karkal is the nearest town listed for Kanthavara, about 20 km away. Udupi is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karkala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Udupi
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karkal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Karkal
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Karkal
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
1,988.76 hectares
Area
19.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,350 people in 753 households, with 1,571 male residents and 1,779 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 10% and ST share is 3.88% for Kanthavara. Population density works out to about 168.45 people per sq km.
Total Households
753
Total Population
3,350
Male Population
1,571
Female Population
1,779
Sex Ratio
1,132.4
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
335
SC Male Population
172
SC Female Population
163
SC Population Share
10
ST Population
130
ST Male Population
65
ST Female Population
65
ST Population Share
3.88
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanthavara list 5 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanthavara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanthavara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
330.37 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.48 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanthavara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanthavara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kanthavara.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kanthavara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Arecanut and Pots, net sown area is 548.94 hectares and irrigated land is 263.8 hectares (48.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Beedi
Handicrafts Commodities First
Pots
Agricultural Commodities Second
Arecanut
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Baskets
Forest Area In Hectares
207.96 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
93.95
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
164.35 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
112.34 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
426.79 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
95.56 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
548.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
285.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
263.8
Canals Area In Hectares
185.85 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
71.47 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Kanthavara is in Karkal Taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Kanthavara village in?
Kanthavara village is in Udupi district.
Which state is Kanthavara village in?
Kanthavara village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kanthavara under?
Kanthavara comes under Karkal Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanthavara?
The Census village code of Kanthavara is 608905.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kanthavara under?
Kanthavara is listed under KANTHAVARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karkal.
What is the population of Kanthavara village?
The village record lists 3,350 people and 753 households for Kanthavara.
How many households are in Kanthavara village?
The village record lists 753 households for Kanthavara.
What is the male and female population of Kanthavara?
The record lists 1,571 male residents and 1,779 female residents for Kanthavara.
What is the sex ratio of Kanthavara village?
The sex ratio of Kanthavara is 1,132.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanthavara village?
The reported geographical area of Kanthavara is 1,988.76 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanthavara village?
The approximate population density of Kanthavara is 168.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanthavara?
The nearest town listed for Kanthavara is Karkal, about 20 km away.
How far is Kanthavara from the district headquarters?
Kanthavara is about 55 km from Udupi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kanthavara from the sub-district headquarters?
Kanthavara is about 20 km from Karkala, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kanthavara?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private senior secondary school for Kanthavara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanthavara?
For Kanthavara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Arecanut and Pots, net sown area is 548.94 hectares and irrigated land is 263.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kanthavara.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.