Sooda is an inhabited village in Karkal Taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 608898, the Census 2011 record lists 2,147 people in 537 households and the reported area is 991.71 hectares. The local references include Belman Gram Panchayat, Karkal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karkal at about 13 km.
In short:
Sooda is a village in Karkal Taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 608898 and 2,147 people in 537 households.
Village Code608898
Population2,147
Households537
Area991.71 hectares
Nearest TownKarkal
Detailed village profile
Sooda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,147 people, 991.71 hectares of reported area and Karkal as the nearest town reference for Sooda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sooda falls under Karkal Taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 608898.
The record lists 2,147 people living in 537 households.
The reported village area is 991.71 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Sooda
Census Village Code
608898
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
Belman
Households
537
Population
2,147
Male Population
983
Female Population
1,164
Sex Ratio
1,184.13
Area
991.71 hectares
Area
9.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Karkal
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
576111
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 Density216.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.73%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share39.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sooda in the official administrative record. Census village code 608898, Belman Gram Panchayat and Karkal CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
569
Sub-district Census Code
05524
Village Census Code
608898
CD Block Code
0092
CD Block Name
Karkal
Gram Panchayat Name
Belman
Location and Distance
Karkal is the nearest town listed for Sooda, about 13 km away. Udupi is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karkala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Udupi
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karkal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Karkal
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Karkal
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
991.71 hectares
Area
9.92 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,147 people in 537 households, with 983 male residents and 1,164 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 7.73% and ST share is 6.05% for Sooda. Population density works out to about 216.49 people per sq km.
Total Households
537
Total Population
2,147
Male Population
983
Female Population
1,164
Sex Ratio
1,184.13
Average Household Size
4.0
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
87
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
7.73
ST Population
130
ST Male Population
58
ST Female Population
72
ST Population Share
6.05
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sooda list 3 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
2
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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sooda include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
42.53 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
78.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sooda 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 Sooda include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
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 Sooda.
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 Sooda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 321.93 hectares and irrigated land is 127.95 hectares (39.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Arecanut
Forest Area In Hectares
80.13 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
79.65
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
53.66 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.53 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
254.36 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
109.01 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
321.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
193.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
127.95
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.07 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
47.6 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
83%
CRM
1
17%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
2
33%
Indian Overseas Bank
1
17%
Karnataka Bank Ltd
1
17%
Union Bank of India
1
17%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
17%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
576111
Udipi
Karkal
Belman
Sdp Temple Road Sy No 47/7p7, Udipi, Karnataka, 576111
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
CRM
576111
Udipi
Karkal
Belman
Main Road, Belman, Dist. Udupi, Karnataka - 576111 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Elwin Towers, Udipi, Karnataka, 576111
Near Ujala Restaurant Rishon Complex Ground Floor, Udipi, Karnataka, 576111
Union Bank of India
ATM
576111
Udipi
Karkal
Belman
Belman St.joseph Higher Primary School - Belman, Udipi, Karnataka, 576111
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sooda village located?
Sooda is in Karkal Taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Sooda village in?
Sooda village is in Udupi district.
Which state is Sooda village in?
Sooda village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Sooda under?
Sooda comes under Karkal Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sooda?
The Census village code of Sooda is 608898.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sooda under?
Sooda is listed under BELMAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karkal.
What is the population of Sooda village?
The village record lists 2,147 people and 537 households for Sooda.
How many households are in Sooda village?
The village record lists 537 households for Sooda.
What is the male and female population of Sooda?
The record lists 983 male residents and 1,164 female residents for Sooda.
What is the sex ratio of Sooda village?
The sex ratio of Sooda is 1,184.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sooda village?
The reported geographical area of Sooda is 991.71 hectares.
What is the population density of Sooda village?
The approximate population density of Sooda is 216.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sooda?
The nearest town listed for Sooda is Karkal, about 13 km away.
How far is Sooda from the district headquarters?
Sooda is about 23 km from Udupi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sooda from the sub-district headquarters?
Sooda is about 13 km from Karkala, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sooda?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Sooda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sooda?
For Sooda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 321.93 hectares and irrigated land is 127.95 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sooda?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sooda. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.