Brahmavar which denotes "Lord Brahma's Vara or Ajapura" is a main road town on NH 66 (formerly NH 17), located north of the Udupi in Udupi district in Karnataka state of India. Edapally-Panvel Highway is a major highway which intersects this region and facilitates movement to other parts of the city. The Udupi Railway Station and Kundapura Train Station are in close proximity to this area. Brahmavar is surrounded by several villages such as Handadi, Matpadi, Kunjal, Kumragod, Salikeri, Haradi and Matapadi. An ancient capital of the Tulu Kingdom Barkur lies north to Brahmavar and Temple city Udupi lies to the south.