Siddapura, Udupi


Siddapur is a village in the Kundapur taluk of Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
The village's name is derived from Siddeshwara Devastana..

Infrastructure

A dam built across the Varahi River is nearby.
The Varahi irrigation project and powerplant is about 5 km from Siddapur.

Geography

Agumbe is about 30 km distant. A village near Siddapur is known as Ulloor-74.

Climate

It is a typical South Canara village, hot during summer and heavy rains during monsoon.

Transport

The nearest railway station is Kundapur.

Demographics

It is mainly a Bunts community-dominated area.

Economy

The village has Gokul Industries' cashew nut factory, which also produces fruit and vegetable chips.

Temples

A temple of devi Bhuvaneshwari is situated near Gunjagodu. It is about 25 km from Kundapur. The Anegudde temple is 32 km distant.
Ulloor-74 has the Banashankari Devasthana temple.