51-671: Dandeli is a taluk in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka , India, in the Malenadu region. As per the 1930 year, the population of Dandeli was only 515 and predominantly worked in the forestry department and government sawmill. Most residents belonged to the Konkanis, Devali, Marathas, Kuruba, Lambani, African, and Muslim communities. The settlement was located on the bank of the Kali river and developed into an industrial town with
102-785: A Catholic community has existed here since the 1500s. Muslims are a sizeable minority in Bhatkal Taluk and are majority in Bhatkal City. A small community of Tibetan refugees lives in Mundgod . Languages in Uttara Kannada district (2011). The main language spoken in this district is Kannada , spoken by 55.34%. Other major languages include Konkani at 18.21%, 11.83% Urdu , 9.52% Marathi and 1.36% Telugu . Marathi speakers are mostly located in Joida and Haliyal taluks in
153-934: A form of opera in western eyes. Traditionally, yakshaganas use to start late in the night and run entire night. Bagavatha , the background singer is also the directory of the story and controls the entire proceedings on stage. Bagavatha along with background musicians who play chande and maddale forms himmela. The actors who wear colorful costumes and enact various roles in the story forms mummela. There are many professional troops in Karnataka. In spite of competition from modern movie industry and TV, these troops are arranging ticketed shows and making profit. Apart from this individuals arrange shows in their village inviting well known professional artists like Sri Chittani Ramachandra Hegde , Kondadakuli Ramachandra Hegde, Gopal Achari Theerthahalli and Ramesh Bhandari Murur, providing an opportunity for local talents to act with legends. Yakshagana
204-410: A population density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre (360/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 6.15%. Uttara Kannada has a sex ratio of 975 females for every 1000 males. 29.15% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 8.10% and 2.39% of the population respectively. The population is predominantly Hindu , although
255-497: A range of birds and reptiles . Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary protects 834 square kilometres (322 sq mi) of semi-evergreen and bamboo forest in the watershed of the Kali river and its tributaries, the Kaneri and Nagajhari. Wroughton's free-tailed bat ( Otomops wroughtoni ) is endemic to the forests of Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary . The district is also home to patches of savanna and degraded scrub jungles, which are often
306-444: A view of Kali river , and a suspension bridge are places worth visiting in this sanctuary. Yana is an enchanting place that can be reached by trekking about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) through lush forest. There is also a shrine of Bhairaveshvara here. Anshi National Park located some distance from Dandeli is undisturbed. Burude Falls is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Siddapur , Unchalli Falls , Shivagangae, BeeneHolae Fall
357-903: Is 84%. 90% of male and 78% of female population are literate here. Overall literacy rate in the district has increased by 7%. Male literacy has gone up by 5% and female literacy rate has gone up by 10%. Yakshagana is a classical dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka in India mostly popular in the districts of Uttara Kannada. Shimoga, Udupi , Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod district of Kerala . This theater art involves music , songs , dance , acting , dialogue , story and unique costumes. While songs and dance adhere to well established talas very similar to Indian classical dance forms, acting and dialogues are created spontaneously on stage depending on ability of artists. This combination of classical and folk elements makes yakshagana unique from any other Indian art . This would be considered to be
408-482: Is a company owned by the government of Karnataka , and is engaged in the Service of generating electrical power in the state of Karnataka in India . The modes for generation of electric power are hydroelectric , thermal , diesel , gas , wind and solar . The company was started on 20.07.1970 due to a vision of the Karnataka government for separate entities for generation and distribution of electric power. This
459-452: Is a natural habitat for wildlife, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, and bears. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and was designated as a tiger reserve in 2007. The jungle is also home to several varieties of reptiles and almost 270 varieties of birds. The rapid expansion of industry has raised fears of ecological damage to the area, and local volunteer groups have formed to address
510-565: Is a substantial amount of Chardo families in this area as they had migrated due to the persecution of the Portuguese in Goa . Cintacora, also known as Chittakula, and Sindpur, were Portuguese and Chittakula was known to them as a very old port. When the fort of Sadashivgad was built in this area, the village also came to be known by that name. Pir fort, named for the Dargah of Shah Karamuddin,
561-549: Is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Sirsi , Magod Falls and Sathodi Falls near Yellapura are some of the best natural falls in Uttara Kannada District. There are many dams in this district namely Supa Dam , Kodasalli Dam and Kadra Dam . The atomic energy station at Kaiga is on the banks of Kali River (Karnataka) . Uttara Kannada has a Gross Domestic District Product of 530297 Lakh Crores with Karwar and Sirsi being major contributors.sirsi has
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#1732780515189612-411: Is home to 79 species of birds including migratory birds from 22 countries. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the elusive black panther among other animals like gaur , tiger and leopards . The Kavala caves with their 5 feet (1.5 m). High natural Shiva linga, Synthery rocks is a 500 feet (150 m) high rock flanked by natural caves and waterfalls, Vincholi rapids, Sykes point which offers
663-549: Is located in Uttara Kannada Jille. The backwaters of dams built across river Kali at Kadra, Thattihalla, Kodasalli, Supa and Bommanahalli provide splendid views in rainy season. There are many waterfalls in Uttar Kannada district Sathodi, Devkar, Emme shirle, Arebail, Benne Hole, U nchalli, Burude, Balepatte to name a few. Karnataka Power Corporation Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (or KPCL )
714-497: Is now a tourist destination located by the Kali river bridge, which has been built at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea . The renowned Bengali poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore , who visited Uttara Kannada in 1882, dedicated an entire chapter of his memoirs to this town. The 22-year-old Rabindranath Tagore stayed with his brother, Satyendranath Tagore, who was the district judge in Uttara Kannada. There
765-600: Is presently known as Hosapattana and is located in the town of Honnavar . Ruins of an old mosque and its minaret can still be seen in the village. The district came under the rule of Maratha Empire in the 1750s and later part of Mysore Kingdom , who ceded it to the British at the conclusion of the Fourth Mysore War in 1799. It was initially part of Kanara district in Madras Presidency . The district
816-461: Is sometimes simply called as aataā in both Kannada and Khela (Karwari Konkani) Konkani (meaning play). Yaksha-gana literally means the song (gana) of a yaksha . Yakshas were an exotic tribe mentioned in the Sanskrit literature of ancient India. The Nawayath men wears lungis unique to them. Uttara Kannada is famous for a variety of seafood delicacies. Fish curry and rice is the staple diet of
867-786: Is surrounded by natural, historic, and religious landmarks: the River Kali, the caves of Kavala, the Syntheri Rocks, the Ulavi temple, and Sykes point. Karnataka Power Corporation residential colony is situated in Ambikanagar. (18 kilometres or 11 miles from Dandeli). Nagajhari powerhouse is also nearby Ambikanagar where electricity is generated through hydropower. Also, other hydroelectric projects of KPCL like Supa dam, Tattihalla dam, Bommanahalli dam are located surrounding Dandeli town. The sanctuary provides rafting opportunities at
918-543: Is the state transport agency in the district. The NWKRTC covers all towns and villages of the district. There is a good network of public transport which connects the villages to the towns of the district. There are regular intra state services to major cities & towns of the state like Bangalore , Mangalore , Shimoga , Mysore , Hubli - Dharwad and Belgaum . The Kadama Transport buses of neighboring Goa state provides regular service from Karwar to Mangalore and all part of Goa state. Kumta , Bhatkal and Sirsi are
969-472: The Sahyadris from 250 to 1000 meters elevation. Many trees shed leaves in the drier months. Above 1000 meters elevation lie the evergreen North Western Ghats montane rain forests . Anshi National Park near Dandeli , preserves approximately 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) of semi-evergreen forest, which is home to the tiger, black panther , leopard cat , gaur , Asian elephant , sambar and
1020-471: The National Highways of the district. Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) has many tourist places which cater to different likes of the people. There are many religious places like Gokarna , Murudeshwar , Idagunji and Ulavi. The district (Jilla) has many beaches at Karwar, Gokarna, Bhavikeri near Ankola, Murdeshwar, Harawada, Kadle beach near Kumta, Handigon. Anshi National Park (Kali Tiger Reserve)
1071-605: The Virnoli Rapids connected to the Kali River. Other tourist activities include nature walks, boating, bird watching , crocodile spotting and angling . Nearby tourist spots include Ulavi , Syntheri Rocks, Anashi National Park, and Moulangi Eco Park. Uttara Kannada Uttara Kannada is a fifth largest district in the Indian state of Karnataka , It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belagavi districts to
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#17327805151891122-507: The area. Dandeli is located at 15°14′51.7884″N 74°37′46.8408″W / 15.247719000°N 74.629678000°W / 15.247719000; -74.629678000 . It has an average elevation of 473 metres (1,552 ft) and has received heavy rainfall during August to November (see chart below). Because of good forest cover and moderate elevation, the location has a tropical highland climate, averaging about 27 °C (81 °F) in summer and 18 °C (64 °F) in winter. Dandeli
1173-536: The banks of the Kali river). It was a trade port frequented by traders from Arabia and Africa . Baitkhol port (the current civil port of Uttara Kannada) was known for its natural harbour. The name Baithkhol is Arabic term, Bait-e-kol, meaning bay of safety. Muslin was the chief commodity purchased but Uttara Kannada was also a source for pepper , cardamom , cassia and coarse blue cotton cloth. Situated on India's west coast, 50 miles south-east of Goa , Uttara Kannada
1224-456: The crest of the Sahyadris to the sea; from north to south, they are the Kali , Gangawali , Aghanashini , Sharavati . These rivers form numerous waterfalls, The river Aghanashini drops 116 meters, Magod Falls , where the Bedti river plunges 180 meters in two leaps, Shivganga falls , where the river Sonda (Shalmali) drops 74 meters, and Lalguli falls and Mailmane falls on the river Kali. In
1275-459: The district are rich with marine fauna diversity. The beaches at Bhatkal include American Jali Beach, Bahrain Jali Beach, NaStar Beach, Nakhuda Beach, Lighthouse Beach and the rocky Udmudey Beach. The rocky beaches of Uttara Kannada District harbor the invertebrates belonging to the phyla Porifera , Coelenterata , Annelida , Arthropoda , Mollusca and Echinodermata . Attiveri bird sanctuary
1326-602: The district. The British made Carwar the district headquarters of North Canara in 1862. Since 1862, the time from which it came under Bombay presidency , Uttara Kannada was described as a first rate harbour between Bombay and Colombo . It became a part of Maratha territory. It was a part of the Bombay Presidency until 1950. The main geographic feature of the district is the Western Ghats or Sahyadri range, which runs from north to south through
1377-545: The district. Between the Sahyadris and the sea is a narrow coastal strip, known as the Payanghat, which varies from 8 to 24 kilometres (5.0 to 14.9 mi) in width. Behind the coastal plain are flat-topped hills from 60 to 100 meters in height, and behind the hills are the ridges and peaks of the Sahyadris . East of the Sahyadris is the Balaghat upland, part of the vast Deccan plateau . Moisture-bearing winds come from
1428-524: The district: Uttara Kannada being one of the coastal district of the Karnataka state has a coast of 120 kilometres (75 mi) has many ports which are used for sea trade, naval base, fishing and other maritime activities. The Proposed Hubli - Ankola railway line can be feasible venture for the future developments of the ports in the district, for movement of the cargo, at present roads are only major mode of cargo movement which leads to congestion of
1479-568: The drier portion of the district east of the Western Ghats. Bhatkal is known for its imported goods markets, which existed even before India's liberalisation. According to the 2011 census , Uttara Kannada has a population of 1,437,169, roughly equal to the nation of Eswatini or the US state of Hawaii . This gives it a ranking of 346th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has
1530-469: The establishment of a number of companies, including The Indian Plywood Manufacturing Company, Lalbhai Ferro-manganese Factory, West Coast Paper Mill, Indian Saw Mill, and a number of small industries around the Dandeli and Karnataka Power Corporation which were engaged in the construction of several power-generating dams at different places along the Kali river. The place was later called new-Dandeli. There
1581-518: The healthy breeding of wild animals. The natural environment of the area attracts tourists from other parts of India and abroad. It is an adventure sports destination, and a white-water rafting destination in South India. It is one of the few locations where rafting is possible even in peak summer months of March to June. Dandeli also offers many other adventure activities like Kayaking, Zorbing, Jungle safari, Cannoeing, River crossing etc. Dandeli
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1632-576: The highest per capita income in the district at 54850 followed by karwar at 44326, while Bhatkal and Haliyal have the lowest. The chief crops of the district are rice and areca nut , along with a great diversity of other crops. Tree crops include coconut , sugarcane , cocoa , cashew , mango , banana, pineapple , garcinia , jack fruit , and sapota ; vegetables include onion, radish , cucumber , cauliflower , sweet potato , eggplant (brinjal), and amaranth ; spices include pepper , cardamom , ginger and nutmeg . Millet and cotton are grown in
1683-405: The issue. As of the 2001 India census, Dandeli had a population of 53,287. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dandeli has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 81% and female literacy is 68%. In Dandeli, 11% of the population is under six years of age. Kannada is the widely spoken language in the region. Dandeli's population
1734-443: The locals. Cashews and coconut are also extensively used. The staple diet includes a portion of steamed rice with a vegetable and/or seafood accompaniment. Seafood is immensely popular due to its ease of availability, and is prepared with a lot of local spices. Tea is the most popular beverage and is sometimes supplemented with cardamom or mint to give a distinct flavour. North West Karnataka Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
1785-507: The lowlands, these rivers form wide estuaries , extending several kilometers inland from the coast. The district's high rainfall supports lush forests, which cover approximately 70% of the district. The Malabar Coast moist forests ecoregion lies in a narrow strip between the Arabian Sea and the foothills of the Western Ghats up to 250 meters elevation. These forests have been almost completely converted to agriculture and teak plantations. The North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests cover
1836-666: The main hubs for public transport which provides services to intra-district and intrastate round the clock. Many private transport buses also provide services for inter / intra state from the district. Bhatkal is the main sector for private transport in the district. The NH-66 which passes through the district which connects Panvel near Mumbai to Kerala state, many private buses are plying on this Highway which provides inter-intra state services to places like Bombay , Poona , Kolhapore , Belgaum , Panaji , Margao , Udupi , Mangalore , Bangalore, Mysore, Bhatkal , Kasaragod , Cannanore, Calicut etc. The following Railways pass through
1887-522: The main, pickup and saddle dams) and 24 power stations across the state with power production capabilities ranging from 0.35 MW to 1035 MW. The hydroelectric projects of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited are built mainly across rivers Kaveri (Cauvery), Sharavathi, Kali, Krishna, Tungabhadra and their tributaries. The total installed capacity of KPCL is 8846.305 MW. The corporation has its thermal power station at Raichur And two more thermal project at Bellary of 500 MW station. The installed capacity of
1938-563: The native people do not understand Kannada as Konkani is dominant due to the close proximity of Goa. Kannada dialects spoken in the district include Achchagannada or Halakki Kannada spoken by Halakki Gowdas , Nadavar dialect of kannada spoken by Nadavaru and Havigannada spoken by the Havyakas . Total about 10.8 lakh people in the district are literate , among them about 5.8 lakh are male and about 5 lakh are female. Literacy rate (children under 6 are excluded) of Uttara Kannada
1989-668: The north and Konkani is in majority in Karwar taluk, although it is spoken throughout the district in lesser numbers. Nawayathi is a Konkani dialect spoken by Nawayath Muslims in Bhatkal and surrounding areas. Kannada is understood by a vast majority of the population of Uttara Kannada, even by the Konkani speaking people; exceptions are the villages in the extreme north of the Karwar taluka such as Sadashivgad, Baval, Majali etc. where
2040-674: The north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shivamogga District , and Udupi District to the south, and the Laccadive Sea to the west. Karwar is the district headquarters, Kumta and Sirsi are the major commercial centers in the district. The district's agroclimatic divisions include the coastal plain consisting of Karwar , Ankola , Kumta , Honnavar Bhatkal taluks and Malenadu consisting of Sirsi , Siddapur , Yellapur , Haliyal , Dandeli , Joida , Mundgod taluks. The first known dynasty from Uttara Kannada District are Chutus of Banavasi. Uttara Kannada
2091-421: The result of overuse for logging or grazing. Much of the lowland has been cleared for agriculture. Mangrove forests can be found in the river estuaries, and the sandy beaches are home to groves of Calophyllum inophyllum , coconut and screw pine ( Pandanus ). The rocky beaches at Binaga, Arga , Belekeri , Tadadi , Gokarna, Ankola , Kumta , Dhareshwar , Kasarkod , Murdeshwara , Bhatkal and Belke of
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2142-515: The school was recognised by the British government. A local legend states that the city is named after Dandelappa, a local deity, a servant of the Mirashi landlords, who died because of his loyalty. An alternative legend states that a king named Dandakanayaka passed through the forests and named them after himself, and the city is believed to stand on the place where Dandakaranya stood when he named
2193-456: The west, and yearly rainfall averages 3,000 millimetres (120 in) on the coast, and as high as 5,000 millimetres (200 in) on the west-facing slopes of the Sahyadris . East of the crest is the rain shadow of the Sahyadris , which receive as little as 1,000 millimetres (39 in) annually. Much of the rain falls in the June–September monsoon . Four major rivers drain westwards from
2244-629: Was captured and burnt by the Portuguese in 1510. The creek at the mouth of the Kali River was a trading center which came into great prominence after Sadashivgad was built and the Portuguese realized the advantages of its sheltered harbour . In 1638, a rival English trading body, the Courteen Association, established a factory at Uttara Kannada (actually the village named Kadwad, situated 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) eastwards on
2295-493: Was divided to North and South Kanara districts in 1859. The British finally transferred Uttara Kannada district to Bombay Presidency in 1862. After India's independence in 1947, Bombay Presidency was reconstituted as Bombay State . In 1956, the southern portion of Bombay State was added to Mysore State , which was renamed Karnataka in 1972. Significant and picturesque, the Sadashivgad fort of historical importance
2346-444: Was done, long before world bank dictated power sector reforms were initiated in early 21st century in India . Karnataka Power Corporation Limited began its journey with a humble beginning in 1970. With an installed capacity of 746 MW (1970), it has expanded its capacity to 8738.305 MW (2019). A revenue of Rs.77442 Million in 2019 as compared, to Rs.1.30 Million in 1971, speaks volumes about KPCL's progress. KPCL has 34 dams (including
2397-403: Was higher in the past, but lack of employment has forced people to migrate elsewhere. Jobs pay poorly, and traditional businesses have been disappearing for lack of customers. The West Coast Paper Mills is one of the largest employers in the town and the primary landowner; the mill has its own quarters, shopping complex, theatre, restaurant, playground, and a clubhouse for the employees. The company
2448-451: Was no school in the small town until in 1936, when Shivaji Narvekar, Pundalik Pai, Sadanand Gopal Nadkarni, Balappa Chavan and Bapshet together contributed to build a one-room school in a hut on the nearby hill where now the government Urdu school is situated. Ramachandra Ganapat Nayak migrated from Sanikatta near Gokarn to run the school. The school started with merely 18 students, three of whom were older than their teacher, R.G. Nayak. In 1939
2499-626: Was noted for its safe harbour . In 1649, the Courteen Association united with the British East India Company and Uttara Kannada became a company factory. In the Treaty of Mangalore signed in 1784, between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company , one finds reference to Uttara Kannada and Sadashivgad written as Karwar and Sadasewgude respectively. Bhatkal and Honnavar were the chief ports of Tippu Sultan in
2550-477: Was promoted by Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited, Sikka, Gujarat State in 1955. This company is also the main contributor to unpleasant odor affecting an otherwise very pleasant city. Dandeli resorts have become an attraction for wealthier, mobile residents from India and elsewhere. The biodiversity in the forest has attracted sufficient tourism to support a number of resorts in the vicinity of Dandeli. The government has promoted eco-tourism with proper planning of
2601-595: Was the home of the Kadamba kingdom from the 350 to 525. They ruled from Banavasi . After the subjugation of the Kadambas by the Chalukyas , the district came under successive rule of empires like Chalukyas , Rashtrakutas , Hoysalas and Vijayanagar empire . Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta is said to have stayed for a time in the district under the protection of Nawayath Sultan Jamal Al-Din at Hunnur. This place
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