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★ District of Karnataka ★

Udupi

ಉಡುಪಿ
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Area · — km²
Population · 11,77,361
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Udupi — district of Karnataka

Udupi is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Udupi

Krishna temple, coffee plantations, and coastal beaches in southwestern Karnataka.

District HQ
Udupi

Must-visit places in Udupi

temple

Sri Krishna Temple

Ancient temple in Udupi town housing a 15th-century idol of Lord Krishna, a major pilgrimage site.

  • beach
    Malpe Beach

    Popular sandy beach near Udupi town with rocky outcrops and St. Mary's Island nearby.

  • temple
    Anantheshwara Temple

    Historic Shiva temple in Kundapura taluk with intricate stone carvings from the medieval period.

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Then & Now

Udupi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,43,300
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Population · 2026
9,87,627
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,77,529
Census 2011 baseline
+16.6%
Households · 2026
2,07,026
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 267 villages

Udupi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,98,847Census 2011
Female population
4,44,453Census 2011
Sex ratio
1114 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,77,529Census 2011
SC population
55,996Census 2011
ST population
41,596Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,87,627+17.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,07,026RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,76,475Census 2011
Cultivators
53,715Census 2011
Agri labourers
42,431Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Udupi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
98 of 267 villages have notable places mapped · 37%
  • Temple· 38
  • School· 7
  • Hospital· 6
  • High school· 6
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Udupi district.

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All 7 mandals of Udupi

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267 villages · 155 GPs
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Top villages in Udupi

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Udupi

How many mandals and villages are in Udupi district?

Udupi district has 7 mandals and 267 revenue villages across 155 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Udupi district?

The district headquarters of Udupi is —.

What is the pincode of Udupi district?

Udupi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Udupi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Udupi fall under?

Udupi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Udupi district?

Udupi district had a population of 11,77,361 per the 2011 Census, across 267 villages.

When was Udupi district formed?

Udupi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Udupi district?

Major rivers in Udupi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Udupi

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)