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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]].<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}}
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&ndash;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.-->
<!--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&ndash;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 ==
{{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 ==

Revision as of 05:26, 30 August 2023

This article is about the town in India. For its Taluk, see Kundapura Taluk.

Kundapura
Town
Clockwise from top: Kundapur River, Main Road, Shastri Circle, Coconut tree, Anegudde Sri Vinayaka temple, Kollur Mookambika temple.
Clockwise from top: Kundapur River, Main Road, Shastri Circle, Coconut tree, Anegudde Sri Vinayaka temple, Kollur Mookambika temple.
Kundapura is located in Karnataka
Kundapura
Kundapura
Kundapura Town
Kundapura is located in India
Kundapura
Kundapura
Kundapura (India)
Coordinates: 13°37′42″N 74°41′20″E / 13.62833°N 74.68889°E / 13.62833; 74.68889
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionTulu Nadu
DistrictUdupi
MunicipalityKundapura Town Municipal Council
Settled1912
Government
 • TypeMunicipal corporation
Area
 • Total23.06 km2 (8.90 sq mi)
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2011[1])
 • Total30,444
 • Density2,415.11/km2 (6,255.1/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
576 201
Telephone code91-(0)8254
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-20
Sex ratio1.09 ♂/♀
Legislature typeBicameral
Lok Sabha constituencyUdupi Loksabha Constituency (15th)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKundapura Vidhansabha Kshethra (124th)
Websitewww.kundapurtown.gov.in

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

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]

Demographics

As of the 2011 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

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

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kundapura.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Kundapur.
  1. ^ "Villages & Towns in Kundapura Taluka of Udupi, Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. ^ V.R., Kushal (7 October 2013). "Where nature, beauty and history mingle". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Population Finder 2011". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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