Media Release

Udupi, Oct 2: The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission has undertaken a large-scale Social and Educational Survey for the year 2025-26 across Udupi district. The survey covers nearly 3.55 lac households with electricity connections, identified through RR numbers by the MESCOM department, where geo-tag stickers have already been affixed.

The household-level survey, launched on September 22 and scheduled to continue until October 7, aims to collect data on the social and educational status of citizens across the state. Enumerators are visiting every household to collect details such as ration card numbers, Aadhaar numbers, and UDID numbers in case of differently-abled family members.

Each family member’s Aadhaar must be linked to their mobile number. For verification under the e-authentication process, a One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. In case the concerned member is not at home, the OTP may be shared through the phone number of another family member present.

So far, 1,31,350 households have been covered in Udupi district, surpassing the target of 84,664 households set until October 2. The survey is being carried out by 3,158 enumerators appointed for this purpose.

Breakdown of the survey progress across taluks:

Udupi taluk: 97,918 families, 844 blocks, 17,371 houses surveyed

Kundapura taluk: 65,791 families, 621 blocks, 28,075 houses surveyed

Karkala taluk: 57,740 families, 531 blocks, 23,375 houses surveyed

Kapu taluk: 43,834 families, 403 blocks, 13,842 houses surveyed

Hebri taluk: 12,939 families, 121 blocks, 7,735 houses surveyed

Brahmavar taluk: 51,139 families, 465 blocks, 26,248 houses surveyed

Byndoor taluk: 26,410 families, 246 blocks, 14,704 houses surveyed

With the completion of over 1.31 lac surveys, Udupi district has not only met but also exceeded its target within the set timeframe.