Udma

For other uses, see Udma (disambiguation).

Udma is a census town in Kasaragod district in the Indian state of Kerala.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Udma had a population of 8144. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Udma has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 71%. In Udma, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Udma assembly constituency is part of Kasaragod (Lok Sabha constituency). Udma is an adjustant place to Kasaragod. Famous for multicultural harmony expressed in different festivals like Theyyam, Pooram, Arrattu, etc. Pristine beaches and unpolluted long sandy sea shores running southwards to famous Bekel Fort.

Administration

• District: Kasargod
• Taluk/Tehsil: Hosdurg
• Block: Kanhangad
• Assembly Constituency: Udma
• Parliament Constituency: Kasargod
• Police Station: Bekal
• Post Office: 671 319
• Telephone Exchange: udma. 0467
• Nearest Railway Station: Kottikulam

Major Organizations in Udma

• SI-MET Nursing College
• Udma Sub Registrar Office
• Udma kseb office
• Vivanta Taj Beach Resort

Men of letters

• Dr.AmbikaSudhan Mangad, Novelist
• Balakrishnan Mangad, Novelist, story writer, script writer and journalist
• M.A.Rahman, Writer, Film Director
• T.K.Abdulla Kunhi, writer
• Baskaran Bare - Artist
• PVK Panayal - Writer
• K Kunhiraman - Politician and present MLA