Living in Kumta
Kumta is a large place in Karnataka, India, home to 36,719 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #31 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 35%, #1,230 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 37%, #1,331 of 3,608).
Residents36,719
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport123 km (Goa Dabolim International)
Nearest city of 100k+125 km
Within 30 km103,900 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line98.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,602 km
Within 10 km36,719 people
Winter daylight11 h 16 min, sunset 13:39
See Kumta on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kumta
- The Laccadive Sea is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 16 min and sets around 13:39; in late June it sets around 15:34.
How Kumta ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Karnataka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #3,084 of 3,335 | #193 of 202 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #3,282 of 3,608 | #193 of 219 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #3,280 of 3,335 | #199 of 202 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #3,281 of 3,335 | #201 of 202 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,467 of 3,335 | #59 of 202 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #3,083 of 3,335 | #179 of 202 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,686 of 3,608 | #185 of 219 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #3,410 of 3,608 | #206 of 219 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 24 | #3,285 of 3,335 | #194 of 202 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #3,114 of 3,608 | #173 of 219 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 8 | #3,240 of 3,608 | #192 of 219 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #3,177 of 3,335 | #182 of 202 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #1,331 of 3,608 | #114 of 219 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #3,419 of 3,608 | #206 of 219 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #31 of 3,608 | #3 of 219 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #1,230 of 3,608 | #108 of 219 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #2,700 of 3,608 | #136 of 219 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 21 | #3,104 of 3,608 | #167 of 219 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,821 of 3,608 | #100 of 219 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #361 of 884 | #20 of 41 | Map |
| Business owner | 5 | #3,349 of 3,608 | #201 of 219 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Honnavar 17 km
- Gokarna 17 km
- Ankola 29 km
- Murudeshwara 38 km
- Sirsi (Karnataka) 50 km
- Bhatkal 51 km
- Karwar 53 km
- Byndoor 67 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.