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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| official_name | | official_name = Kundapura | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Coondapur.JPG | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Clockwise from top: Kundapur [[River]], Main Road, Shastri Circle, [[Coconut]] tree, [[Anegudde]] Sri Vinayaka temple, [[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]] Mookambika temple. | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| map_alt | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption | | map_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Karnataka#India | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Kundapura Town | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|13|37|42|N|74|41|20|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = [[Country]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of regions of India|Region]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_type4 | | subdivision_type4 = Zone | ||
| subdivision_type5 | | subdivision_type5 = Municipality | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Tulu Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_name3 = [[Udupi district|Udupi]] | ||
| subdivision_name4 | | subdivision_name4 = | ||
| subdivision_name5 | | subdivision_name5 = Kundapura Town Municipal Council | ||
| established_title | | established_title = Settled | ||
| established_date | | established_date = 1912 | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = [[Municipal corporation]] | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_title1 = Counciller | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_name1 = | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 23.06 | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 80 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 30,444 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011<ref>{{cite web|title=Villages & Towns in Kundapura Taluka of Udupi, Karnataka|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/5522-kundapura-udupi-karnataka.html|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=12 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = 2415.11 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 576 201 | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 91-(0)8254 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| iso_code | | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KA]] | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#KA.E2.80.94Karnataka|KA]]-20 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Udupi]], [[Byndoor]], [[Mangalore]] | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|www.kundapurtown.gov.in}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]] | ||
| demographics1_info2 | | demographics1_info2 = | ||
| demographics1_title2 | | demographics1_title2 = | ||
| leader_title2 | | leader_title2 = Deputy Counciller | ||
| leader_name2 | | leader_name2 = | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = 1.09 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | ||
| blank3_name_sec1 | | blank3_name_sec1 = Legislature type | ||
| blank3_info_sec1 | | blank3_info_sec1 = [[Bicameralism|Bicameral]] | ||
| blank4_name_sec1 | | blank4_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank4_info_sec1 | | blank4_info_sec1 = Udupi Loksabha Constituency (15th) | ||
| blank5_name_sec1 | | blank5_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank5_info_sec1 | | blank5_info_sec1 = Kundapura Vidhansabha Kshethra (124th) | ||
| name | | name = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kundapur''', | '''Kundapur''', officially '''Kundapura''', is a coastal town situated in the [[Udupi district]] of the state of [[Karnataka]], India. This town was known as '''Coondapoor''' while it was part of the erstwhile [[South Canara]] district (1862–1947) of the [[Madras Presidency]] of [[British India]]. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of the [[Kundapur Taluk]] of Udupi district. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
{{Expand section|date=July 2010}} | {{Expand section|date=July 2010}} | ||
The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma | The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma of the [[Alupa dynasty]] who ruled the region in the 10th - 11th century, in the vicinity of the [[Panchagangavalli River]].<ref name="DH">{{cite news |last= V.R.|first= Kushal|date=7 October 2013|title=Where nature, beauty and history mingle|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/361696/where-nature-beauty-history-mingle.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald| access-date= 20 October 2022}}</ref> In Kundagannada language, the word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine.Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura(Land of Jasmine). Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the [[Panchagangavalli River]]. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the [[Kodi, India|Kodi]] [[Backwater (river)|backwaters]] sea walk and the [[Arabian Sea]], leaving the south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from the southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} | ||
<!--History of Kundapur is linked to Basruru, the port town {{convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. Basuru was a trading centre which had sea route contacts with the Middle East. Merchant ships from Muscat and other places used to come here during 14–16th century to collect pepper, good quality rice. Bigger ships used to travel up to Basruru, in those days, and now the river has filled up with silt. Basrur was a well-planned town with major amenities available in those days. Several streets named after weavers, business, music etc. are still available in Basruru, which is reduced to a small village during the 20th century. It was the principal port of the Rajas of Baindoor who came to prominence after the decline of the [[Vijayanagara]] power. The Portuguese and German missionaries settled here in the 16th century and built a [[fort]]. Later Kundapur, which is nearer to shore also started drawing attention. A well-built redoubt constructed by [[Hyder Ali]] commands the entrance to the river. After the fall of [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1799, the town was taken over by the | <!--History of Kundapur is linked to Basruru, the port town {{convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. Basuru was a trading centre which had sea route contacts with the Middle East. Merchant ships from Muscat and other places used to come here during 14–16th century to collect pepper, good quality rice. Bigger ships used to travel up to Basruru, in those days, and now the river has filled up with silt. Basrur was a well-planned town with major amenities available in those days. Several streets named after weavers, business, music etc. are still available in Basruru, which is reduced to a small village during the 20th century. It was the principal port of the Rajas of Baindoor who came to prominence after the decline of the [[Vijayanagara]] power. The Portuguese and German missionaries settled here in the 16th century and built a [[fort]]. Later Kundapur, which is nearer to shore also started drawing attention. A well-built redoubt constructed by [[Hyder Ali]] commands the entrance to the river. After the fall of [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1799, the town was taken over by the British. During British Raj, people of Kundapur also participated in the call for independence given by Gandhiji and other leaders.--> | ||
== Language == | == Language == | ||
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}} | {{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}} | ||
[[Kundagannada dialect]] is spoken by 85% of the population, followed by [[Tulu language|Tulu]], [[Malayalam]], and [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. [[Urdu]] is also spoken by significant population of locals. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2011|alt=As of the 2011}} India [[census]],<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/population-finder|title=Population Finder 2011|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2022-10-19}}</ref> | |||
{{As of| | * Kundapur has a population of 30,444. | ||
* Kundapur has a population of 30, | |||
* Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. | * Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. | ||
*[[Literacy|Literacy rate]] of | * Literate population was 25,191, with a [[Literacy|Literacy rate]] of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}} | {{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}} | ||
Kundapur is | Kundapur is connected to other parts of the country by [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH66]]. SH52 is a [[State highway|State Highway]] that connects to Shimoga District. This Highway connects cities and towns of different states. Kundapur is also connected to the [[Konkan Railway]], which runs from [[Mumbai]] to [[Mangalore]]. The railway station is about {{convert|4|km|mi}} from the town. The nearest airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]], at [[Bajpe]] around {{convert|87|km|mi}} from Kundapur. | ||
[[Kundapura railway station]], along the [[Konkan Railway]], is used by [[Kerala]] pilgrims who visit [[Mookambika Temple, Kollur|Kolluru Mookambika Temple]] | |||
Kundapur is located at a distance of {{cvt|38|km}} from [[Udupi]], {{cvt|40|km}} from [[Manipal]], {{cvt|30|km}} from [[Byndoor]], {{cvt|54|km}} [[Bhatkal]], {{cvt|91|km}} from [[Mangalore]] and {{cvt|181|km}} from [[Karwar]], which are the other major cities/towns in Coastal Karnataka. | Kundapur is located at a distance of {{cvt|38|km}} from [[Udupi]], {{cvt|40|km}} from [[Manipal]], {{cvt|30|km}} from [[Byndoor]], {{cvt|54|km}} [[Bhatkal]], {{cvt|91|km}} from [[Mangalore]] and {{cvt|181|km}} from [[Karwar]], which are the other major cities/towns in Coastal Karnataka. | ||
There are private local buses and some out of town is serviced by government owned buses. Buses can be found for Udupi and Mangalore, and there are multiple bus stands. The main bus stand where the buses to Udupi and Mangalore are available is called "New bus stand", is near the police station. Another frequently used mode of transportation is auto rikshaw. | |||
== Notable people == | |||
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* [[Prakash Padukone]] | |||
* [[Deepika Padukone]] | |||
* [[Guru Dutt]] | |||
* [[Ravi Basrur]] | |||
* [[Siddharth Basrur]] | |||
* [[K. Shivaram Karanth]] | |||
* [[Kota Srinivas Poojary]] | |||
* [[Rishab Shetty]] | |||
* [[Kashinath (actor)]] | |||
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] | |||
* [[Mogeri Gopalakrishna Adiga]] | |||
* [[Vaidehi (Kannada writer)|Vaidehi]] | |||
* [[Sanchita Padukone]] | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Kundapura | |
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Town | |
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  Kundapura Kundapura Town  Kundapura Kundapura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°37′42″N 74°41′20″E / 13.62833°N 74.68889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Tulu Nadu |
| District | Udupi |
| Municipality | Kundapura Town Municipal Council |
| Settled | 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.06 km2 (8.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
| • Total | 30,444 |
| • Density | 2,415.11/km2 (6,255.1/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576 201 |
| Telephone code | 91-(0)8254 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
| Sex ratio | 1.09 ♂/♀ |
| Legislature type | Bicameral |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Udupi Loksabha Constituency (15th) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kundapura Vidhansabha Kshethra (124th) |
| Website | www |
Kundapur, officially Kundapura, is a coastal town situated in the Udupi district of the state of Karnataka, India. This town was known as Coondapoor while it was part of the erstwhile South Canara district (1862–1947) of the Madras Presidency of British India. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of the Kundapur Taluk of Udupi district.
History[edit | edit source]
![[icon]](/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (July 2010) |
The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma of the Alupa dynasty who ruled the region in the 10th - 11th century, in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli River.[2] In Kundagannada language, the word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine.Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura(Land of Jasmine). Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavalli River. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the Kodi backwaters sea walk and the Arabian Sea, leaving the south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from the southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it.[citation needed]
Language[edit | edit source]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (March 2019) |
Kundagannada dialect is spoken by 85% of the population, followed by Tulu, Malayalam, and Konkani. Urdu is also spoken by significant population of locals.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2011[update] India census,[3]
- Kundapur has a population of 30,444.
- Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.
- Literate population was 25,191, with a Literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.
Transport[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (March 2019) |
Kundapur is connected to other parts of the country by NH66. SH52 is a State Highway that connects to Shimoga District. This Highway connects cities and towns of different states. Kundapur is also connected to the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. The railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, at Bajpe around 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Kundapur.
Kundapura railway station, along the Konkan Railway, is used by Kerala pilgrims who visit Kolluru Mookambika Temple
Kundapur is located at a distance of 38 km (24 mi) from Udupi, 40 km (25 mi) from Manipal, 30 km (19 mi) from Byndoor, 54 km (34 mi) Bhatkal, 91 km (57 mi) from Mangalore and 181 km (112 mi) from Karwar, which are the other major cities/towns in Coastal Karnataka.
There are private local buses and some out of town is serviced by government owned buses. Buses can be found for Udupi and Mangalore, and there are multiple bus stands. The main bus stand where the buses to Udupi and Mangalore are available is called "New bus stand", is near the police station. Another frequently used mode of transportation is auto rikshaw.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
 | This article's list of people may not follow Bharatpedia's verifiability policy. (October 2020) |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Villages & Towns in Kundapura Taluka of Udupi, Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ↑ V.R., Kushal (7 October 2013). "Where nature, beauty and history mingle". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ↑ "Population Finder 2011". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 October 2022.