Padukone is a coastal village in Byndoor Taluk of Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The village lies near Maravanthe and is situated along the banks of the Souparnika River, which surrounds parts of the settlement and contributes to its distinctive riverine landscape.[1]
Historically, the only means of reaching it was by boat from Maraswami. In 2016 a bridge was constructed between Maravanthe and Padukone over the Souparnika River, improving connectivity to the village.
A portion of Nada Grama and Hadavu Grama is under Padukone Village. Padukone is surrounded by coconut trees, water, and kudru.
Padukone is also the place of origin of the Padukone surname, which is found among families from this coastal Karnataka region. Notable people with that surname have included:
- Deepika Padukone, Indian actress, daughter of Prakash
- Prakash Padukone, Indian badminton player, father of Deepika
- Sanchita Padukone, Indian actress
- Guru Dutt, original name: Vasant Kumar Shivshankar Padukone, Indian film director and actor.