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Kundapur
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Kundapura | |
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  Kundapura Kundapura Town  Kundapura Kundapura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°37′42″N 74°41′20″E / 13.62833°N 74.68889°ECoordinates: 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]
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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]
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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]
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]
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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]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "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.