NOTE:

• The STD Code 08254 is common to all the Land-line numbers you see below. 
• The Postal code 576201 is common to all the address mentioned below.
• Click on the Hospital names to view their MAP in the new tab.

NAME

ADDRESS

CONTACT NUMBERS

Adarsha Hospital

Near APMC Market, NH 66, Kundapura

230580, 9449714588

Chinmayi Hospital

Church Road, Kundapura

232243,232263, 9448068168

Dr. N. R Acharya Memorial Hospital

Halady Junction, Koteshwara

261170

Manish Hospital

NH 66, Near Shastri Circle, Kundapura

235764

Pathanjali Arogyadhama

West Block Road, Kundapura

310705

Sri Devi Nursing Home

AKG Road, Kundapura

230066, 231022

Sri Manjunatha     Hospital

Near Old Bus Stand, Kundapura

230515, 234764, 234768

Sri Matha Hospital

Church Road, Kundapura

234856

Surgeons Hospital

NH 66, Ankadakatte, Koteshwara

261087

Vinaya Hospital

Parijatha Circle, Main Road, Kundapura

230368, 230386

Vittal Netralaya

Municipal Road, Kundapura

232232

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Aluru

Anagali

Amasbail

Amparu

Balkuru

Basruru

Belooru

Belve

Bijadi

Bijooru

Byndooru

Chitturu

Gangolli

Golihole

Gujjadi

Hakladi

Haladi

Hallihole

Hombadi-mandadi

Hangluru

Hardalli-mandalli

Hattiangadi

Hemmadi

Hengavalli

Herooru

Hosangadi

Jadkal

Kalavara

Kalthodu

Kambadakone

Karkunje

Kavradi

Keduru

Keradi

Kergal

Kirimanjeshwara

Kolluru

Koni

Koteshwara

Kumbashi

Madamakki

Maravanthe

Molahalli

Nada Navunda

Paduvari

Shankaranarayana

Shiruru

Siddapura

Talluru

Tekkatte

Trasi

Uppunda

Vandse

Yadthare

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Kundapura

576-201

Kodi

576-217

Koteshwara

576-222

Koni

576-217

Kumbhashi

576-257

Anagalli

576-211

Tekkatte

576-231

Tallur

576-230

Manur

576-221

Basrur

576-211

Kota

576-221

Siddapura

576-229

Saligrama

576-225

Hosangadi

576-282

Sasthana

576-226

Halladi-harkadi

576-210

Brahmavara

576-213

Shankaranarayana

576-227

Santhekatte

576-105

Belve

576-212

Udupi

576-101

Someshwara

576-112

Manipal

576-104

Mandarthi

576-223

Kollur

576-220

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Kundapura is one of the major railway station on Konkan Railway route.

Station Name: KUNDAPURA

Indian Railway Station Code: KUDA

   Updated: 15-10-2013

 Contact number: (08254) 237365

Trains that start at KUNDAPURA: 0

Trains that end at KUNDAPURA: 0

Trains that pass KUNDAPURA: 16

 

Location:

Basrur, Karnataka

Elevation: 13 m above sea level

Zone: KR/Konkan

Map:

Stations Near By:

Code	Name	Distance ↑↑
KUDA	Kundapura	0 km
SEN	Senapura	11 km
BKJ	Barkur	16 km
BIJR	Bijoor	28 km
UD	Udupi	32 km
BYNR	Byndoor Mookambika R...	34 km
SHMI	Shiroor	41 km
PDD	Padubidri	48 km
BTJL	Bhatkal	49 km
BTKL	Bhatkal	49 km
CTTP	Chitrapur Halt	55 km
MRDW	Murdeshwar	63 km
MULK	Mulki	65 km
SL	Surathkal	74 km
MANK	Manki Halt	76 km
TOK	Thokur	78 km
HNA	Honnavar	90 km
MAJN	Mangalore Junction	94 km
KNKD	Kankanadi	94 km
MAQ	Mangalore Central	100 km

Arrival and Departures of different Trains:

Train Name (Code)

Arrives

Departs

Stop time

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

1

Nagapattinam Ex (06917)

23:20

23:22

2 min

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

2

Ngt Vsg Expres (06918)

16:54

16:56

2 min

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

3

Eranakulam Exp (11097)

17:06

17:08

2 min

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

4

Poorna Express (11098)

09:57

09:58

1 min

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

5

Matsyagandha Ex (12619)

05:06

05:08

2 min

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6

Matsyaganda Exp (12620)

16:37

16:38

1 min

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

7

Maru Sagar Exp (12977)

06:49

06:50

1 min

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

8

Maru Sagar Exp (12978)

17:06

17:08

2 min

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

9

Vrl Tvc Express (16333)

11:16

11:18

2 min

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

10

Veraval Express (16334)

06:49

06:50

1 min

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

11

Nagercoil Exp (16335)

11:16

11:18

2 min

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

12

Gandhidham Exp (16336)

06:49

06:50

1 min

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

13

Okha Ers Expres (16337)

11:16

11:18

2 min

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

14

Okha Express (16338)

06:49

06:50

1 min

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

15

Netravati Exp (16345)

02:48

02:50

2 min

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

16

Netravathi Exp (16346)

01:59

02:00

1 min

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Kundagannada or Kundapura Kannada is a dialect of Kannada Spoken in Kundapura Taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka. 
Some people who speak this language claim that the Kundapura Kannada is the original and chaste Kannada that has not been influenced by any other language.

 Panchagangavali River, bridge to Babbu Kudru.. 

Shot from Kharvi Keri, Kundapura

Photo By: Clinton D'souza  Clinton Dsouza Photography

It is also called as Kota Kannada which is spoken by Kota brahmins of Karnataka.

People from Brahmavar in south till Shiroor in north (across the Arabian sea), and till Siddapur and Hebri in the east speak this language.

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 A pic got Under The Weather Kundapura near Ferry Road Park!!

As of the 2001 India census,

• Kundapura had a population of 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 is under 6 years of age.

Kundapura Town:

Coordinates:   13°48′N 74°42′E 

Country:    India
 

State:    Karnataka
 

District:    Udupi
 

Settled:    1912
 

Headquarters: Udupi
 

Nearest city:   Udupi, Brahmavara

Legislature: Bicameral
 

Parliamentary constituency: Udupi Loksabha                               Constituency(15th)
 

Assembly constituency: Kundapura Vidhansabha 

                                          Kshethra(124th) 

Municipality:  Kundapura Town Municipal Council 

Population : 28,595 (in 2001)

Density: 2,415.11 /km2 (6,255 /sq mi)

Sex ratio:   1.09 ♂/♀ 

Time zone:    IST (UTC+05:30)

Area:  23.06 square kilometres (8.90 sq mi)

Elevation: 80 metres (260 ft)

Official Website:  Kundapura Town Municipal Council

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Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by NH-66. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at Bajpe around 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Kundapura. While a national highway connects this town to Karwar, Mangalore, Udupi etc.

SH52 is the main State Highway connects Shimoga District. It has 84 km length and passes through Koni-Basrur-Kandlur-Siddapura-Hosangadi-Balebare-Nagara and Thirthahalli. Even Kundapura has better connectivity to Malenadu (Chikamagalore District) via different roads and State Highways.

Kundapura Railway Station (KUDA) is the much convenient alighting 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 (79 km).

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  A view of Kundapur's Entrance

The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara 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. Northside of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and it can be crossed by boat only.

It was the principal port of the Rajas of Byndoor 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. A well-built redoubt constructed by Hyder Ali commands the entrance to the river. After the fall of Tipu Sulthan in 1799, the town was taken over by the British.

Kundapur has a mythological past where its name is traced to the Kundeshwara temple built by Kundavarma in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli river. Kundapur is also described as the 'town of the sun'. Up to 18th century, nearby Basrur was important town and Kundapur (a place in high place) was built later, particularly during British period. It was the principal port of the Rajas of Baindur who came to prominence after the decline of the Vijayanagar power. The Portuguese and German Missionaries settled here in the 16th century and built a fort. 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.

  

The Hoysalas, Vijayanagar Empire, the Cholas, Chalukyas, Rajas of Baindur, the Kadambaas and kings of Mysore & British.

Kundapur became famous for its temple structures and Dwaita Philosophy.

Kanakadasa, Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan, Rajas of Baindur, Ramabhoja, Hemangada, Vasu, Mayuravarma, Kashyapa, Sri Madhwacharya etc.

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Kundapur, a popular temple town, is the headquarters of Kundapur taluk of Udupi District of Karnataka. The town of Kundapur, located at the centre of the coastal belt of Karnataka, has palm-fringed backwaters also. Kundapur town is surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the Kodi back waters on its west, Panchgangavalli River on its north and Kalaghar River on its east.

A pic from the folders of Kundapura - Heaven on Earth

Situated along the west coast of Karnataka, Kundapur is accessible only through its southern side. Kundapur town is at a distance of 36 km from Udupi, 100 km from Mangalore, 300 km from Panaji and 450 km from Bangalore. It lies in the close vicinity of the Western Ghats, a zone famous for bio-diversity.

The name of Kundapur was derived from the Kundeshvara Temple built near the River Panchgangavalli by Kundavarma.  Kundapur was often described as the ‘town of sun’ in the ancient texts.

Kundapur has a rich historical background. It was once part of the Vijaya Nagara Empire. After the collapse of Vijaya Nagara power, Kundapur came under the control of the Rajas of Baindoor and under their rule became the principal port town.

Kundapur later came under the rule of the Portuguese during the 16th century. It was also a part of the Kingdom set up by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan. Kundapur witnessed the fall of Tipu Sultan in the year 1799 and came under the rule of British.

Kundapur was a famous port town during the middle ages with thriving trade connections with many countries in the Middle East. When it came under colonial rule, the port of Kundapur was used as the trade centre by the colonial powers.

Today, the ancient temple town of Kundapur has become a major tourist spot of Karnataka. Historical monuments, which include ancient temples like the Kundeshvara Temple and the Holy Rosary Church, are reminders of the bygone era and attract tourists as well as historians to Kundapur.

Sri Vinayaka Temple, Mahalingeshwara Temple, Mekekattu Nadhikeshwara Temple, Hattiangadi Temple, Koteshwara Temple and Kirimanjeshwara Temple are some of the prominent pilgrim destinations in the area. 

Kundapur also has several activities to offer. Nature lovers and rock climbers often go for trekking and hiking in the nearby mountain ranges of the Western Ghats whereas beach lovers can go to the coastal areas like Kodi Beach. Boating in the backwaters of Kundapur is also a common activity. The best time to visit Kundapur is from October to April. 

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