Udupi

Udupi is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. It is situated between the verdant mountains of the western ghats on the east and the vast, tranquil Arabian Sea on the west. The district derives its name from the town of the same name which is also its headquarters.

History

This district was carved out of the erstwhile Dakshina Kannada, which was more aptly called "Parashurama Srishti", encapsulates the vast cultural heritage. This place witnessed the renaissance during Madhavacharya, who was a great religious teacher of India.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

118 Byndoor Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Kundapura Taluk (Part) 1 Byndoor Circle. 2. Vandse Circle

119 Kundapura Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Kundapura Taluk (Part) 3 Kundapura Circle. Kundapura TMC 2 Udupi Taluk (Part) 1 Kota Circle.

120 Udupi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Udupi Taluk (Part) Udupi Circle (Part) Badanidiyoor, Tenkanidiyur and Kelarkalabettu villages. 2 Brahmavara Circle (Part) Tonse West, Haradi, Varamballi, Kumragod, Handady, Matpady, Chanthar, 52 Heroor, Baikady, Tonse East, Uppoor, Havanje, Aroor, Neelavar, Cherkady, Haluvalli, Pejamangoor, 34 Kudi, Nanchar, Nalkur, Kenjoor, 38 Kalthur and Hosoor villages. Udupi (CMC+OG)

121 Kapu Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Udupi Taluk (Part) 4 Kapu Circle. Brahamavara Circle (Part) Bellampalli, Kukkehalli, Perdoor, Bairampalli, Bellarpadi and 41 Shiroor villages. Udupi Circle (Part) Bommarabettu, Anjaru, Kudi, Udyavara, Korangrapadi, Athradi, Hirebettu, Badagabettu, Pernankili, Manipura, Marne and Alevooru villages.

122 Karkal Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 3 Karkal Taluk

Places of interest

Krishna temple, Udupi, Mookambika temple, Marawanthe beach, St. Mary's Island beach