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Kundapura is a town present in the udupi district of karnataka.kundapura city location: 13.80N 74.7E
Country: India
State: Karnataka
Region : Kundapura-->
District : Udupi
Zone: Kundapura
Municipality: Kundapura Town Municipal Council
Settled: 1912
Headquarters: Udupi
Government:
- Counciller
- Deputy Counciller
Area:
- Total : 23.06 km 2 (8.90 sq mi)
Elevation : 80 m (260 ft)
Population (2001):
- Total:28,595
- Density: 2,415.11/km 2 (6,255.1/sq mi)
Languages:
- Official Kannada
Time zone:
- IST ( UTC+5:30 )
PIN : 576 201
Telephone code: 91-(0)8254
Vehicle registration:KA-20
Nearest city:Udupi , Brahmavara
Sex ratio:1.09
Legislature type :Bicameral
Lok Sabha constituency: Udupi Loksabha Constituency (15th)
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kundapura Vidhansabha Kshethra(124th)
Website:
www.kundapurtown.gov.in
www.kundapurcity.blogspot.com
Kundapura is a coastal town in the Indian state of Karnataka. A taluka of the Udupi district, and 36 km (22 mi) from Udupi city, Kundapura is administered by Kundapura Town Municipal Council.
History
The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshvara temple built by Kundavarma in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli river. The name of the town may be derived from Kundavarma who ruled the area.
Kunda means 'pillar' in Kannada,which refers to the traditional method of constructing houses. Pura means town. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavali river. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the Kodi back waters and the Arabian Sea, leaving the south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it .
Access
Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway 17 (Now it is NH66). This Highway connects cities and towns of different states as follows: Panvel, Mahad, Khed, Chiplun, Hatkhamba (Ratnagiri), Rajapur, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi, Panaji, Margao, Karwar, Kumta, Bhatkal, Kundapura, Udupi, Surathkal, Mangalore, KasaraGod, Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, Vadakara, Kozhikkode, Kottakkal, Ponnani, Kodungallur, North Paravur and Edappally in Kochi. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at Bajpe around 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Kundapura.
SH52 is the main State Highway that connects to Shimoga District. It has 84 km length and passes through Koni, Basrur, Kandlur, Siddapura, Hosangadi, Balebare, Nagara and Thirthahalli . Kundapura also has better connectivity to Malenadu (Chikamagalore District) via different roads and State Highways.
Kundapura is also connected to the Konkan Railway , which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. Kundapura Railway Station (KUDA) is a much convenient aligning station for 3 famous ancient temples. Vinayaka temple, Anegudde (7 km), Shri Mookambika Devi temple, Kollur (38 km), Shri Sharadamba temple or Aadi Shankaracharya Peeta/ Mata, Shringeri (85 km).
Demographics
- As of the 2001 India census, Kundapura had a population of 2,28,595.
- Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.
- Literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94%, and female literacy is 88%.
- 9% of the population are under 6 years of age.
Communities, Languages and
culture
The town consists mainly of Hindus of many communities such as Bunts, Sheregar, Vokkaligas, Devadigas, Billavas Namadhari Naiks, Mogaveeras, Ganigas, Kota Brahmins , Havyaka Brahmins, Shivalli Brahmins, Goud Saraswat Brahmins , Daivajnas , Kunabis , Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins, Kharvis, Christians and Muslims .
The town mainly consists of Kannadigas who speak Kundapragannada(82%). Others are Konkanis(12%) and Tuluvas. The Goud Saraswat Brahmins who fled Goa during the Portuguese arrival in the 16th century arrived by Boat in Basrur and settled in Kundapura and surrounding villages. These people together with the Kharvi community speak Konkani Language. A dialect of Kannada called Kundapraganna or Kundapura Kannada is predominantly spoken in Kundapura town and Kundapura Taluk. Tulu is also spoken by some people (By 5% of the Population of Kundapura). Though most of The Tuluvas are from Mangalore and Udupi city.
Important Temples:
- Kundeshwara Temple
- Shri Sachidananda Dattatreya Temple
- Venkatramana Temple
- Mastikathe
Known Hotels:
- Hotel Sharon
- J.K residency
- Hotel Hariprasad
- Hotel Gokul
- Paarijaatha
- Court Restaurant
Bakery:
- Manipal Bakery
- Paarijatha Bakery
- Vasantha Bakery
- New Vasantha Bakery
Industries:
- Mangalore Tiles Pvt
- Vigneshwara plastic Industries
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