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33-583: Vitla also Vittal is a town in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, India, around 18 km from Bantwal in Bantwal Taluk. It is also 14 km from Puttur and 40 km from Mangalore . Vitla was an assembly constituency of Karnataka Legislative Assembly , but discontinued from 2008 elections. Agriculture is the main occupation of people in and around Vitla town. Arecanut , cocoa , pepper , Cashew and coconut are grown here. There

66-417: A few Jains. Bantwal is located along the coast of river Netravathi. Every year due to heavy rains the river floods. The taluk is flanked by the state of Kerala in the south, and the towns of Belthangady and Puttur in the east, the city of Mangalore in the west and Karkala in the north. It covers an area of about 720 square kilometres. National Highway 73 cuts through B. C. Road. The highway serves as

99-639: A military campaign to reclaim his kingdom and was successful. He was helped by the Raja of Nileshwaram and the British . But later on, when the British tried to reduce the influence of the Domba Heggade dynasty, Ravivarma openly revolted against their presence in south Canara district along with the neighbouring Raja of Kumbla and Raja Of Nileshwaram . The three principalities led a combined revolt against

132-513: A place called Kelinja and Kodapadav. Kalenjimale Forest is spread across the region from Vitla Town to Kanyana & from Ukkuda to Salethur. There is a river beside Kalenjimale that finally flows into the Arabian Sea , the river is seasonal, will be dry during the summer and will be overflowing during peak monsoon season. The best of views of Kalenjimale can be found on the left side beside Vitla-Salethur road. And there are few flat lands between

165-507: A population of 395,380. The taluka had a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 77.58%. 41,635 (10.53%) of the population was under 6 years of age. 115,898 (29.31%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 4.87% and 5.29% of the population respectively. Languages of Bantwal taluk (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 51.36% of the population spoke Tulu , 9.89% Malayalam , 8.15% Konkani and 4.64% Kannada as their first language. 23.79% of

198-482: A stable. Ravivarma Narasimha Domba Heggade , the successor of Achuta Heggade kindled the sparks for the first revolt against the British who were ruling coastal Karnataka after the death of Tipu. But Domba Heggade was hanged by the British. The foreigners took possession of all that Vittal Heggade owned, except the personal property and wealth. In return, the Englishmen paid an annual royalty. The descendants of

231-543: A total population of 1,69,416. In 1852, a portion of it was formed into the Taluk of Puttur . Bantwal was an entrepot for the produce of the province on its way to the Mysore Country and had derived a great benefit of late years from the extension of the coffee trade. It contained about thousand scattered houses inhabited by Billava , Bunts , Bhandary, Ganigas, Kulals, Goud Saraswat Brahmins , Konkani Catholics and

264-481: Is a regional station of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) which conducts research on areca nuts, an important commercial crop in the area. It also researches cocoa growing, including its production, protection and increasing drought resistance . Formerly ruled by the Vittala Arasas or kings belonging to the Domba Heggade dynasty, the head of the dynasty, even today, plays a dominant role in

297-566: Is known for Sandalwood plantations, which are presently growing and are protected by the Karnataka Forest Department. The flora found is very diverse and rich, the notable trees are Indian Mahogany , Polyalthia longifolia , Banyan Tree , Sandlewood tree, Ficus religiosa & many more. Adjacent to the town, there is a coastal moist forest known as Kalenjimale. This forest has prominence in ancient Hindu mythology. The forest stretches from Ukkuda to Anekallu, covered in

330-496: Is located in Vittal-Puttur Road around 3 km from Vittal Bus Stand. Bantwal taluk Bantwal taluk is a taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The headquarters is the town of Bantwal , an eastern suburb of Mangalore . Prior to 1852, Bantwal Taluk was the largest taluk in the entire of Canara Province (then comprising North Canara , Udupi , Mangalore and Kasaragod Districts) with 411 villages and

363-459: Is not to be lost. The soil is very fertile as Vitla is located on the foothills of Western Ghats , and rivers flow carrying along the rich minerals from the inland, thus making it a perfect place for agriculture. Vitla is surrounded by hills covered in native vegetation, rocks & hills, the geography also includes flat lands used for agriculture of Areca , rubber , coconut & rice fields. The prominent hills are found via Mangaluru road in

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396-698: Is now in Kasaragod district of Kerala ). The sthalapurana says that it belonged to the time of the Pandavas or even earlier as the Pandavas had only performed "prathisthe" of the Pancha Lingams during their "Agnatavasa". To support the sthalapurana, the geographical features mentioned in the "Upa Katha" of "Bakasura Vadhe" in the Aranya Kanda of the Mahabharata can be seen on the periphery of

429-413: Is one of the richest areca growing areas in the country. It is also known for its Panchalingeshwara temple. Hidden from the public glare so far, the temple had a limited patronage from both the government and the devotees, but its glorious past relates to the Mahabharata. It is said the five Shiva Lingams at the temple were consecrated by the Pandavas. The undated shilashasanas (rock inscriptions) found on

462-644: Is still intact. Even though the trees are cut down and replaced by Earleaf Acacia, Acacia auriculiformis , lot of work is being done on reversing the damage done to this ecosystem. The diverse bird activities during the seasons attract photographers and nature enthusiasts. As this place is in between the coast and the Western ghats, this place is known to humid summer and heavy rainfalls, the temperature varies from 21 degree Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius. The summer starts from mid of February and lasts until June. Pre-monsoon showers or mango showers are seen from mid-May, and

495-581: Is supposed to have been the demon's resting ground. Vitla town is placed on a junction of four roads connecting Puttur, Kasaragod , Mangalore and Salethur. Alike educational institutions is situated six kilometers from the city. The institution is one of the oldest in India. Puttaparthi Sai Baba voluntary super specialty hospital is also located in Alike. This little town at the foot of the Western Ghats

528-405: Is the biggest town in Bantwal Taluk, next to Kalladka. And MALABAR buses go through the city Vittal towards Kasaragod to Puttur. The institutions of Sri Satya Sai Baba such as SSSLSVK, PU college and Balakuteera are located in Alike, around 7 km from Vittal. There is a KSRTC Rajahamsa bus from Alike to Bangalore via Vittal. Central Plantation Corps Research Institute (CPCRI) Regional Station

561-548: The Vittal king Achuta Heggade who was overhauled by Hyder Ali. The former was supported by the British and was residing in Talacheri. Achuta would visit Vittal occasionally to regroup his men and fight Hyder Ali. For this, he had to lose his life. Hyder Ali had him hanged to death. His palace in Vittal is on a 10-acre (4.0 ha) land with a large magnificent stone-carved door. The ancient foundation has round towers and even had

594-681: The conduit for several arterial routes leading to neighbouring towns with Mangalore . Mangalore is connected with other cities in Karnataka such as Mysore and Bangalore by National Highway 275 (India) and National Highway 75 (India) respectively. It is well connected to Uppala through Uppala-Mudipu-Bantwal Highway. The Grama Panchayats in Bantwal taluk are Golthamajalu, Kolnadu, Sajipa Muda, Kurnadu, Maani, Navooru, Pudu, Sangabettu, Amtady , Maavinakatte, Sarapady , Thumbe, Veerakumba and Vittla (Vittal) . The Netravati River passes through

627-423: The dense canopy and few flatlands in the center & top. There are roads leading into the heart of the forest used by the forest officials, but these roads not accessible as it used rarely. The river flows beside the forest, thus keeping the nutrient cycle going. The forest is accessible with various roads connecting towns nearby. Since the forest status is reserved and protected under law, this pristine wilderness

660-607: The forests which has the clearest of night skies in Bantwal Taluk, it can be best visible after pre-monsoon showers when the air is clean and fresh. On a clear day, the Kundremukh peak can also be visible from the hills of Kanyana. Even though Vitla qualifies all the criteria to be a separate Taluk , Vitla is still a part of Bantwal Taluk . Constant effort has been made from the people of Vitla since 30 years for Vitla to gain Taluk status. People of Vitla are hopeful that somewhere in

693-528: The matrilineal inheritance laws of the Kadamba to which the dynasty belonged. Ravivarma succeeded the throne in turbulent times as Achuyta Heggade was beheaded by Hyder Ali , the Muslim Ruler of Mysore after being captured in a conquest campaign. The royal family had fled to Tellicherry in present-day Kerala during Hyder Ali's campaign and hence survived. After a few years in exile, Ravivarma led

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726-414: The near future, Vitla will be granted Taluk status. Agriculture plays a major role in the life and economy of Vitla, the prominent crops grown here are Arecanut , Paddy , cocoa , Cashew , Coconut , pepper & Rubber . It is normal to see cattle in most of the houses who grow crops. Cow, goats, rooster & hens are domesticated. Even though cock fighting is prohibited, during certain ceremony in

759-562: The people living in Vitla, thus the area is surrounded by vast Areca plantations, making it a perfect habitat for various fauna life to flourish. Even though the population has been increasing, the forests and natural habitats are intact due to the strict government rule against deforestation. The wild animals found include Indian wild Dog ( Dhole ), Wroughton's, Wild Boar , Bonnet macaque , Indian rock python , Russell's viper , Asian palm civet , Bengal fox and few others. The Kalenjimale forest

792-417: The population spoke a language recorded as 'Others' on the census, i.e. Beary . Ravivarma Narasimha Domba Heggade Ravivarma was born in a royal Kadamba dynasty known as Domba Heggade who ruled the Vitla principality which roughly comprised the southern talukas of the present Dakshina Kannada , Karnataka , India . He succeeded his maternal uncle Achyuta Domba Heggade to the throne according to

825-541: The premises of the temple bear testimony to this. An inscription of 1894 speaks about the pension paid to the hereditary trustees belonging to "Doddamarasugalu" by the government. The Pancha Lingams are different in size resembling the Pandavas' physic. The three-storey temple is similar in structure to those built in Madhur (Ganapathy), Adoor, Kavu and Kaniyaru. They all belonged to the Mayippady royal family of Kumble (which

858-465: The quarry and other sources fill the pool and water overflows most of the time, thus the pool is maintained clean naturally. Some of schools and colleges in and around Vitla. Religions in Vitla as of 2011 source: [Census 2011] According to the 2011 census report, Hindus form the largest religious group in Vittla (11220 that is 63.69% of the town population). The number of Muslims is 5555 (31.53% of

891-401: The rainy season usually lasts until September. The area revives an average annual rainfall of 500mm. From November to February is the winter, when temperatures are usually between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius. Kotikere is swimming pool, which was built and used by the royal family of Vitla which is now used by the public. Swimming training and competitions are conducted here. The spring water from

924-479: The religious ceremonies of 16 temples. One can see the palace in the outskirts of Vittla. Standing in the middle of the vast greenery, it houses members of the dynasty. The town is known for the Panchaligeshwara Temple. Vitla is surrounded by a dense forest called Kalenjimale. It is believed that Bakasura lived in this forest during the Mahabharata period. A cave still exists in the forest which

957-440: The royal family still live in the palace. In 1783, the family went on a pilgrimage to Kashi and in memory of it set up a Kashi Math. Ravivarma Narasimha Domba Heggade built a new palace within the premises of the old one between 1790 and 1800. He along with his son-in-law won back the Vittal kingdom and ruled to the end of his life. The palace today is in a state of decay, requiring considerable renovation if this heritage building

990-493: The taluk population) and the number of Christians in the taluk is 828 (4.70%) The people of Vitla are known for their hospitality & generosity. There is a separate KSRTC bus stand and private bus stand. Vittal is directly connected through bus to Manglore, Puttur, Kasargod, Manjeshwar, Uppala, Hosangady, Salethur, B C Road, Kalladka, Kabaka, Kanyana, Perla, Badiadka, Panaje, Odiyoor, Anekal, Mudipu, Thokkotu, Derlakatte, Adyanadka, Saradka, Boluvar and many other small places. It

1023-456: The taluka. Water supply to Mangalore city is provided by a vented dam at Thumbe to Netravathi . There is a bridge over the Netravati river at Panemangalore. Some other places in Bantwal taluk of interest are Kadeshivalaya, Ajilamogaru, Alike, Karanje, Naraharibetta, Nandavara , Modankap, Agrar and Loretto . At the time of the 2011 census of India, Bantwal taluk had 76,405 households and

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1056-400: The temple, it is allowed under prior permission. Abundant water from rain & ground, fertile soil & climate is responsible for agriculture to thrive here. The place is surrounded by Kalenjimale forest with an abundant supply of water from the rivers, which makes it a breeding ground for life with rich flora and fauna surrounding the town. Agriculture plays a prominent role in the life of

1089-456: The temple. The "Gami" where Bakasura lived is on a hillock close to the town. People still visit the place where Bhima vanquished Bakasura. There are three other places, Netthare Kere (puddle of blood), "Chipparu" where Bakasura's head was found and "Kayyaru" where the hands of the demon were found. The Vittal Palace – in the present Bantwal taluk – is one among those several monuments, which have not been accorded their due place. History speaks of

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