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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Shishila
| parts_type = [[Taluka]]s
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_total = 2090
| unit_pref = metric
| governing_body = Panchayath
| parts = Belthangady
| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
| settlement_type = Village
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type = Country
| coordinates = {{coord|12|54|49|N|75|30|14|E}}
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Shishila Village in Karnataka, India
| postal_code = 574198
| pushpin_map = Karnataka
| subdivision_name = India
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
}}
'''Shishila''' is a village<ref name="CensusIndia">{{cite web |title=Shishila Village Population - Beltangadi , Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/karnataka/dakshina-kannada/beltangadi/shishila-population.html |website=Census India |access-date=6 February 2024}}</ref> located at the base of [[Western Ghats]]{{Citation needed|date=February 2024|reason=not supported by the citation named IndiaVillageInfo}} in [[Belthangady|Belthangady taluk]], [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of the [[Karnataka]] State, [[India]].<ref name="CensusIndia" /> The main attraction of the village is a temple dedicated to Lord Shishileshwara.

== Background ==
[[File:Shishileshwara-Temple-13.jpg|left|thumb|Panoramic view of Shishileshwara temple on the banks of river Kapila.]]
The Shishileshwara temple is situated on the banks of the river Kapila. The fishes in the river are regarded sacred by the villagers and are fed with beaten rice and puffed rice as an offering. Locally, the place is also known by the name ‘Matsya Theertha'. Fishing around the temple premises was banned by the Mr. Cotchman in the year 1930, the then British collector of the district. On the morning of 25 th May 1996, thousands of fishes met their end as the miscreants poisoned the river. A memorial carved in stone stands beside the temple as a reminder to the tragic poisoning of the fishes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The sacred fish tales of Shishila |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2013/oct/06/the-sacred-fish-tales-of-shishila-523411.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Shaken by the tragedy, the villagers established Matsya Hitarkashana Vedike,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS OF KARNATAKA |url=http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/biodiversity/sahyadri_enews/newsletter/issue11/hotspot/fish/Shishila.htm |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in}}</ref> a forum for the protection of the sacred fishes. Today, Shishila temple fish sanctuary is one of the finest fish sanctuaries in the country accommodating about 40 species of fishes.<ref name=":0" /> Shishila is one of the very few places in India, outside of wild life sanctuaries and national parks, where the huge [[Mahseer|Mahseer fishes]], of a size to be rarely seen today anywhere else in India, enjoy great amount of protection.{{fact|date=December 2022}}
[[File:ShishilaFish-01.jpg|thumb|Fishes congregating to feed on puffed rice in Shishila.]]

== Demographics ==
As per Population [[Census of India 2011|Census of India]] 2011, Shishila village has population of 2090 of which 1039 are males while 1051 are females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shishila Population (2021/2022), Village in Beltangadi Taluka |url=https://www.indiagrowing.com/Karnataka/Dakshina_Kannada/Beltangadi/Shishila |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327125616/https://www.indiagrowing.com/Karnataka/Dakshina_Kannada/Beltangadi/Shishila |url-status=usurped |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=www.indiagrowing.com}}</ref> The population of children with age 0-6 is 189 which makes up 9.04% of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Shishila village is 1012 females per 1000 males, which is higher than Karnataka state average of 973.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |author=Sunitha Rao R.|date=28 Nov 2021 |title=Govt scheme, PNDT Act improve sex ratio in Karnataka {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/govt-scheme-pndt-act-improve-sex-ratio-in-state/articleshow/87955860.cms |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Child Sex Ratio for the Shishila as per census is 817, lower than Karnataka average of 948.<ref name=":3" />

=== Religion ===
Inhabitants of Shishila follow either of the three religions: [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]] or [[Christianity]]. The Hindu population is mainly made up of tribal people belonging to the communities of Mogera, Nalike, Malekudiya, Gouda, Marati Naiks and Billavas. Brahmins of Chithpavana, Havyaka and Shivalli sects are also present.<ref name=":2" />

== Education ==
Shishila village has higher literacy rate compared to Karnataka. In 2011, literacy rate of Shishila village was 83.06% compared to 75.36% of Karnataka. In Shishila Male literacy stands at 90.59% while female literacy rate was 75.78%.

List of educational facilities in Shishila:

* Government Higher Primary School, Shishila <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Schools in the district of DAKSHINA-KANNADA : DISE information - Classes, Infrastructure, Facilities |url=https://schools.thelearningpoint.net/districts/district-listing-DAKSHINA-KANNADA.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=schools.thelearningpoint.net}}</ref>
* Ashrama School, Shishila<ref name=":1" />
* Government PU College and High School, Arsainamakki. It is located approximately 8 km <ref>{{Cite web |title=Subrahmanya Road to Shree Shishileshwara Temple |url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Subrahmanya+Road,+Railway+Station+Road,+Karnataka/Shree+Shishileshwara+Temple,+Shishila,+Karnataka/@12.8079579,75.4333784,27436m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4e7b3e8ac78ef:0x79e4ba35ddf68cd!2m2!1d75.5578342!2d12.7316141!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4c52fffffffff:0xe8611c0b78edfdb2!2m2!1d75.5041196!2d12.9132494!3e0 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Subrahmanya Road to Shree Shishileshwara Temple |language=en-IN}}</ref> from Shishila.

== Agriculture ==
The main crops of Shishila village are [[Rice#Harvesting, drying and milling|paddy]], [[coconut]], [[areca nut]], [[jasmine]], [[black pepper]], [[Natural rubber|rubber]] and [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]]. Paddy is generally cultivated during three seasons in a year, Karthika or Yenel (May–October), Suggi (October to January) and Kolake (January to April). There are some farmers who do dairy farming, poultry etc. for their livelihood.

== Transport ==

=== Air ===
The nearest airport to Shishila is [[Mangalore International Airport]] which is at a distance of 92 km.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mangaluru International Airport to Shishila |url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mangalore+International+Airport,+Mangaluru,+Karnataka/Shishila,+Karnataka/@12.9099507,74.9013863,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba350d3616d95e9:0x46d57322d8165a30!2m2!1d74.8854022!2d12.9536624!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4c535e0907e7f:0xa8604ba564536fe8!2m2!1d75.5054026!2d12.9210142!3e0 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Mangaluru International Airport to Shishila |language=en}}</ref> Flights are available to major Indian cities like [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] and [[Middle East]] countries like [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]], [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain]], [[Dammam Airport|Dammam]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]], [[Kuwait International Airport|Kuwait]], [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]].

=== Railway ===
[[Mangalore Central railway station|Mangalore Central Railway Station]] is the nearest railway junction to Shishila, situated at a distance of about 86 km.<ref name="google.com">{{Cite web |title=Subrahmanya Road to Shree Shishileshwara Temple |url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Subrahmanya+Road,+Railway+Station+Road,+Karnataka/Shree+Shishileshwara+Temple,+Shishila,+Karnataka/@12.7394302,75.5242758,11182m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4e7b3e8ac78ef:0x79e4ba35ddf68cd!2m2!1d75.5578342!2d12.7316141!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4c52fffffffff:0xe8611c0b78edfdb2!2m2!1d75.5041196!2d12.9132494!3e0 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Subrahmanya Road to Shree Shishileshwara Temple |language=en-IN}}</ref> The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. The nearest railway station is [[Subrahmanya Road railway station|Subrahmanya Road Railway Station]] (Station Code:SBHR) which is around 40 km <ref name="google.com"/> via the fastest road.

=== Road ===
Shishila is well connected to nearest towns like [[Mangalore]], [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]], [[Madikeri]], [[Subramanya, Karnataka|Subramanya]], [[Dharmasthala|Dharmastala]] and [[Kasaragod]] by road. From Dharmastala or Uppinangady, one has to take the bus to Shishila and can get down near the temple. There are limited number of buses to Shishila due to which the residents face difficulties in reaching the district centre [[Mangalore|Mangaluru]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-21 |title=DC interacts with residents of Shishila village during 'Grama Vastavya' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/dc-interacts-with-residents-of-shishila-village-during-grama-vastavya-953619.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The alternative way is to travel to Kokkada and take a jeep or auto towards Shishila.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-03-11 |title=This temple has power to attract atheists too |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/145072/this-temple-has-power-attract.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== Activities ==
The towering peaks of Western Ghats along with a quietly flowing river Kapila makes Shishila is a great place to unwind. For the adventure seekers, the village serves as a base for treks like Amedikallu peak,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amedikallu Peak - A tortoise-shaped peak in the Charmadi Ghats |url=https://indiahikes.com/documented-trek/amedikallu-peak/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Indiahikes |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amedikallu: A Tough Trek that's Worth Every Drop of Sweat |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusiveDisplay?articlesID=2453 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref> Ombattu gudda{{cn|date=June 2022}} and Ettina Bhuja peaks <ref>{{Cite web |last=Aravindgj {{!}} |date=2007-12-20 |title=Ettina Bhuja |url=https://aravindgundumane.com/2007/12/ettina-bhuja/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Treks and Travels |language=en-US}}</ref> in the Charmadi ranges of the Western Ghats. Prior permission from the forest department is mandatory for all the treks starting from Shishila. The Shishileshwara temple premises is also a birder’s paradise, offering views of over 94 species of birds.

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| caption2 = Yettina Bhuja peak as seen from Shishila
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== References ==
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[[Category:Villages in Dakshina Kannada district]]

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