Udupi district in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997. The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapur and Karkal, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District to form Udupi district. Udupi district is surrounded by Uttara Kannada district in north, Dakshina Kannada district in southern direction. Shivamogga district borders on north east side and chikamagalur district on east. Arabian sea is on west of Udupi district. Udupi is famous for Udupi cuisine originated in the district as well as at Ashta Matha, i.e., eight Matts,Sri Krishna Temple and Udupi Hotels. Udupi is also one of oldest Educational Centres. Yakshagana, the drama and dance folk art is highly developed and popular in Udupi district as well as other coastal districts of Karnataka. The administrative headquarters of Udupi district is Udupi town. Population as per Census 2001 was 1,112,243 of which 18.55% were urban.[3]
According to the 2011 census Udupi district has a population of 1,177,908,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Timor-Leste[5] or the US state of Rhode Island.[6] This gives it a ranking of 403rd in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 304 inhabitants per square kilometre (790 /sq mi) .[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 5.9%.[4] Udupi has a sex ratio of 1093 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 86.29%.[4]
Geography
Udupi district is bound by Arabian sea in west and Western Ghats (world heritage site) in the east. Land nearer to sea is plain with small hills and paddy fields, coconut gardens etc. Land bordering wesern ghats in the east is covered with forests and hilly terrain; the forests are very thick in some parts and Someswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Hebri and Someshwara and Mukambika Wild Life sanctuary is established near Kollur. The area surrounding Kollur is also thickly forested and villages are located in between forest area. Some parts of Kundapur Taluk and Karkala taluk are looking like Malenadu both in appearance covered with forests and greenary as well as in culture also. The district is harbouring rare species of flora and fauna. Tiger, King Cobra, deer, bison are some of the wild life seen in the district. Flora include rose wood, teak wood, some of rare plants and fungus.Climate
Udupi is having tropical climate.[7]Divisions
Udupi was created out of the Dakshina Kannada district in the year August 1997. Udupi district consists of three taluks: Udipi, Karkala and Kundapura. Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituencies in Udupi district are: Kaup, Kundapur, Karkala, Baindur and Udupi. Brahmavara assembly constituency has now been merged with Udupi and Kundapura constituencies. Udupi, Karkala, Kaup and Kundapura assembly segments are now part of the Udupi-Chickmagalur parliamentary (Loksabha) constituency, whereas Baindur is now part of Shimoga Loksabha constituency. These changes took place during Loksabha general elections held in 2009..Education
Udupi has a literacy rate of 92%, high compared to other districts of Karnataka. Udupi also tops the 10th and 12th standard exams held every year by the Karnataka State Education Board.GHS VALAKADU Udupi ,KSPM GHS PERVAJE Karkala ,GPUC BRAHMAVAR are some notable Government High schools in Udupi.Udupi district is home to internationally renowned educational institutions. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) runs schools, colleges and institutes of higher learning. Similarly, the Nitte Education Trust, located at Nitte, heads a large number of educational institutions.Last year Udupi district first in SSLC result in State.
Notable Personalities
Literature
Udupi district has richly contributed to Kannada literature. Jnanapeetha award winner, Dr. K.Shivarama Karanth is from Kota, a small village in this district. Important Writers- Dr. K.Shivarama Karantha, Jnanapeetha Award winner, writer,novelist,environmentalist,dance reformer etc.
- Gopalakrishna Adiga, Poet
- Prof. A.V.Navada.
- Santosh Kumar Gulvadi. Journalist,writer
- B.Janardhana Bhat. Literary critic
- Jayarama Karanth,poet
Art and Culture
the famous dance and drama art is very popular in this district.
Several Yakshagana troups are established in this district. Yakshagana
teaching schools are also established in this place. Nagaradhane, a form of worshipping serpant god
is celebrated all along the district with much pomp and grandeur.
Nagaradhane is conducted entire night and thousands of people watch the
worship which includes dance by vaidya, pooja by priest, various forms
of rangoli drawings etc. Bhoothakola, aatikalenja, Kadyanata etc. are other forms of nature worship prevailing in the district.Beaches
- Malpe: About 6 km from Udupi town, Malpe is an important fishing and trading harbour.
- St. Mary's Island: An island on the Arabian Sea near to Malpe
- Kaup (pronounced "Ka-Aap"): About 12 km from Udupi with a beach and a lighthouse
- Maravanthe: About 42 km from Udupi. The NH-17 is flanked on the left side by the Arabian Sea and on the right side by the Souwparnika River.
Religious places
- Udupi Shree Krishna Temple.
- Pajaka: About 12 km from Udupi. This is the place where Madhvacharya preached his Dvaita philosophy.
- Kollur: About 74 km from Udupi, nestled among the Western Ghats. It is considered the abode of Goddess Mookambika and attracts tourists from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Karkala: About 37 km from Udupi. Jain basadis (temples) and Gomateshwara (giant statues) are notable features. Other important places are Padutirupathi Sri Venkataramana Temple, Attur St. Lawrence Church, Sri Hosamarigudi Temple, Sri Ucchanggi Mariamma Temple, Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple, Sri Padmavathi Temple, Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple, Sri Umamaheshwara Temple and Salmar Jama Masjid.
- Anegudde: About 30 km from Udupi. Famous for the temple of Lord Ganesha.
- Attur Church: About 25 km from Udupi. Famous for its yearly fair, attended by people from all religious groups.
- Barkur: About 15 km from Udupi. The erstwhile capital of historical Tulu Nadu, Barkur is dotted with temples and Jaina basadis.
- Saligrama : About 27 km from Udupi, with a Lord Guru Narasimha swami temple.And SriVishnu Murthy Temple Parampalli nearly 800years old famous for Harake known as "Dosa"for Furtility( Birth to child)Had large number of deoties all over india & abroad
- Pernankila : There is an ancient Ganapathi temple in this village.
- Perdoor : Anantha Padmanabha temple is 22k.m from udupi towrds agumbe -shimoga state highway Monthly Sankramana is very famous in the state.
- Hiriadka : Veerabadhra temple is one of the oldest temple located about 16 km from Udupi.
- Shankaranarayana : Temple built on water (or lake) is the attraction of Shankaranarayana, where Shankara and Narayana are worshipped, located about 40 km from Udupi.
- Maranakatte : Located near western ghats, in deep forest area, this place is known for nature worship. This is at a distance of 45 km from district Head quarters.
- Mandarthi:About 20 km From Udupi With Godeses Ammanavaru(Durgaparameshwari)
Wildlife sanctuaries
The Udupi district has thick evergreen forests in the eastern part. They form part of Sahyadri or Western Ghats of India. These forests have wide range of flora and fauna.- Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: About 40 km from Udupi. It contains rare species of animals, birds and medicinal plants.
- Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary: About 50 km from Udupi. Spread along the Kundapur-Kollur road, this sanctuary is generally off the tourist map.
Waterfalls
- Kudlū Theerthā Falls: About 42 km from Udupi. A waterfall located deep in the jungles of Western Ghats, close to Hebri town. This is a beautiful water fall in any standards, and may become very weak during Feb-May. With a height of about 300 feet, it falls directly into a pond which is considered holy by local people, because, sages meditated here thousands of years ago. There is one more water fall above Kudlu theertha, called Manga theertha (monkey theertha) named so because, only monkey can reach it as the path is very steep inside the forest.
- Barkana Falls: About 54 km from Udupi. Located in the Western Ghats at the junction of Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts, the falls are a 45-minute walk from the Udupi-Shimoga state highway.
- Belkal Theerthā Falls: About 50 km from Udupi. Cascading waterfalls, located deep in the Western Ghats. This falls is about 400 feet and there will be no water during Feb-May.
- Arasina Gundi, near Dali village off Kollur, is a beautiful waterfall within the forest.
- Jomlu Theertha :Near Belve village about 35 km from Udupi,[10] a small water fall about 20 feet height created by River Seethanadi. This is second water fall of this river, first one being Kudlu Theertha.
- Kosalli Water falls near Byndoor, Kundapur Taluk is a beautiful spot situated at the northern boundary of the district.
River islands
The rivers Swarnā, Chakrā, Sitā, Varāhi and Kubjā contain beautiful and often unexplored river islands. Called Kudrūs, some of the islands are inhabited but lack basic facilities such as drinking water, electricity and transport. Examples of the islands include Skool Kudrū, Kannada Kudrū, Katte Kudrū, Benne Kudru, Bavali Kudru, Shetty Kudrū, Uppina Kudru, Kuru, Jaru Kudru etc.ಸಂಗ್ರಹ
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