Ampar, Karnataka

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Ampar
Amparu/Amparu Murkai
village
Ampar, Karnataka
Coordinates: 13°39′00″N74°49′24″E / 13.6499°N 74.8234°E / 13.6499; 74.8234
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
District Udupi
Talukas Kundapur
Government
  BodyGram panchayat
Population
 (2001)
  Total
4,943 [1]
Languages
  Official Kannada, Kundagannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-KA
Vehicle registration KA
Nearest cityUdupi
Civic agency Gram panchayat
Website karnataka.gov.in

Ampar (also called Amparu/Amparu murkai) is a village located in the Kundapur taluk of Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. [2]

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Geography

Ampar is located approximately 15 kilometres from Kundapura town and is surrounded by rivers and forests. The village has a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by heavy rainfall during the monsoon season and moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Demographics

Ampar has a population comprising primarily Kannada speaking people, with Tulu also widely spoken. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with rice, coconut, and areca nut being the main crops.

Culture and Festivals

Ampar hosts cultural and religious events, with festivals such as Naga Panchami, Deepavali, and Ganesh Chaturthi being significant. The village has several temples, including the Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, which is a place of worship for the local community.

Traditional art forms like Yakshagana and Bhuta Kola are part of the village's cultural heritage and are performed on special occasions. [3]

Education

The village has primary and secondary educational institutions. For higher education, students often travel to Kundapura or Udupi. [4]

Connectivity

Ampar is connected by road to Kundapura and nearby towns. Public and private bus services are commonly used. The nearest railway station is Kundapura Railway Station, and the closest airport is Mangalore International Airport, approximately 100 kilometres away.

See also

References

  1. "DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK UDUPI" (PDF). karnataka.census.gov.in. Govt of Karnataka. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  2. "Ampar Population - Udupi, Karnataka". census2011.co.in. census2011. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  3. "Ampar". localbodydata.com. localbodydata. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. "Ampar". localbodydata.com. localbodydata. Retrieved 5 January 2025.