Uppinakudru, located 6 km north of Kundapura Udupi District (Karnataka, India), is a small island village, once famous for trading of salt (uppu) and seafood (picking of sea shells in backwaters).

During Tippu Sultan's regime, Uppinakudru was a major armament storage point.

It is also a through destination from Arabian Sea towards Basrur which was a major trade centre up to 19th Century.

The village has three Kinder Gartens of which one requires new building (presently running in Lord Vasudeva temple).

Self-help groups which have come into existence recently have helped many people to stand on their own legs through co-operative movement.

Their costumes are similar to those worn by the characters from Yakshagana Bayalata, with the same elaborate make-up, high and colorful headgear and heavy jewellery.

The contents of the Yakshagana puppetry, as in every other ancient performing art, are drawn from the Epics and Bhagavatha Purana.