Puttur is located in
Udupi District of
Karnataka. It is about 3 km north-west of
Udupi.
The place was earlier known as Hosathu Ooru, meaning ‘new village’ in local language. Later the name was shortened for easier pronunciation as ‘Puttur’. Sri Lakshmi Venkatesh Temple and the 13th century Durgambha Temple are important shrines in the vicinity.
The nearest railhead is Udupi Railway Station.
