Kundapra | |
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| Kundapura | |
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 Kundapura in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates:13°37′42″N74°41′20″E / 13.62833°N 74.68889°E /13.62833; 74.68889 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| Region | Tulunadu |
| Settled | 1912 |
| Named after | Kundeshwara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Kundapura Town Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.06 km2 (8.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
• Total | 30,444 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Kundapurian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Kundagannada,Konkani,Tulu,Malayalam[2] |
| 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♂/♀ |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Udupi Chikmagalur |
| Vidhan Sabha Constituency | Kundapura |
| Website | www |
Kundapra, officiallyKundapura, is a town in theUdupi district ofKarnataka state in India. This town was known asCoondapoor when it was part of the erstwhileSouth Canara district (1862–1947) of theMadras Presidency ofBritish India. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of eponymous Kundapur taluk in Udupi district.[3]
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The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma of theAlupa dynasty who ruled the region in the 10th - 11th century, in the vicinity of thePanchagangavalli River.[4] 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).[3]
Kundapura town is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies thePanchagangavalli River. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie theKodibackwaters sea walk and theArabian 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]Kundapur Taluk is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the south byBrahmavara Taluk, on the north byByndoor Taluk, and the east by theWestern Ghats.
Kundapur taluk has several rivers and experiences heavy rainfall. The main rivers are the[5] Chakra, Souparnika, Varahi, Kubja, and Kheta.In fact, there are seven rivers or rivulets between Kundapur and Byndoor, a short distance of 36 km. They are Halady River, Kollur River, Chakra River, Rajadi, Nujadi, Yadamavina Hole and Uppunda Hole.[5]
As of the 2011[update] Indiacensus,[6]
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Kundapur is connected to other parts of the country byNH66. SH52 is aState Highway that connects to Shimoga District. This Highway connects cities and towns of different states. Kundapur is also connected to theKonkan Railway, which runs fromMumbai toMangaluru. The railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. The nearest airport isMangaluru International Airport, atBajpe around 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Kundapur.
Kundapura railway station, along theKonkan Railway, is used byKerala pilgrims who visitKolluru Mookambika Temple.
Kundapur is located at a distance of 38 km (24 mi) fromUdupi, 40 km (25 mi) fromManipal, 30 km (19 mi) fromByndoor, 54 km (34 mi)Bhatkal, 91 km (57 mi) fromMangaluru and 181 km (112 mi) fromKarwar, 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 Mangaluru, and there are multiple bus stands. The main bus stand where the buses to Udupi and Mangaluru are available is called "New bus stand", is near the police station. Another frequently used mode of transportation is auto rikshaw.
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