What is the population of Kundapura, Karnataka?

Kundapura has a population of approximately 30,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kundapura, Karnataka located?

Kundapura is located in Karnataka, India, at approximate coordinates 13.6251°, 74.6916°.

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Kundapura

Total population

30,000

Founded

1912

Elevation80 m

Land area23.06 km²

Coordinates13.63°, 74.69°

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Founded

1912

Elevation

80 m

Area

23.06 km²

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Overview

Kundapra, officially Kundapura, is a town in the Udupi district of Karnataka state in India. This town was known as Coondapoor when 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 eponymous Kundapur taluk in Udupi district.

History & geography

History

The history of Kundapur is defined by its strategic position as a maritime gateway and its transition through several major South Indian dynasties. During the 10th and 11th centuries, Kundapur flourished under the Alupa dynasty. King Kundavarma of the Alupas is credited with the construction of the Kundeshwara Temple, which became a central landmark for the settlement. The region was later integrated into the Vijayanagara Empire. During this era, Kundapur served as a vital administrative and commercial hub, facilitating trade between the interior Malnad regions and overseas markets. Following the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire in 1565, the Portuguese East India Company capitalized on its weakening control over the West Coast. In 1567, they established a presence at Mangalore, constructing the St. Sebastiao fort along with a church. They further expanded by building a fort at Honnavar (Onor) in 1569 and another at Kundapur in 1570, while also setting up trading factories at Basrur (Barcelore) and Gangolli (Cambolim). Under the leadership of Shivappa Nayaka (r. 1645–1660) of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty, the Keladi forces waged a series of campaigns to dismantle Portuguese influence. By 1652, the Keladi army successfully captured the Portuguese fort at Kundapur and destroyed the Portuguese fleet at Gangolli, forcing them to abandon the region entirely by 1654. After India's independdence, Kundapur remained part of the Madras Presidency until 1 November 1956 when during the Reorganisation of States, the South Canara district (which included Kundapur) was detached from the Madras State and merged into the Mysore State. On 1 November 1973, Mysore State was renamed to Karnataka state.

Geography

Kundapura town 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. Kundapur Taluk is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the south by Brahmavara Taluk, on the north by Byndoor Taluk, and the east by the Western Ghats. Kundapur taluk has several rivers and experiences heavy rainfall. The main rivers are the

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