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'''Kundapur''', '''yakshagana''' also called '''Kundapura''', is a coastal town situated in the [[Udupi district]] of the state of [[Karnataka]], | '''Kundapur''', '''yakshagana''' also called '''Kundapura''', is a coastal town situated in the [[Udupi district]] of the state of [[Karnataka]], India. This town was known as '''Coondapoor''' while it was part of the erstwhile [[South Canara]] district (1862–1947) of the [[Madras Presidency]] of [[British India]]. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of the [[Kundapur Taluk]] of Udupi district. | ||
[[Kundapura railway station]], along the [[Konkan | [[Kundapura railway station]], along the [[Konkan Railway]], is very useful for [[Kerala]] pilgrims who visit [[Mookambika Temple, Kollur|Kolluru Mookambika Temple]] as best transport connection to [[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]] along with facilities like lodges, and many more tourist attraction such as beaches, temples, and resorts are very near to the station. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma in the vicinity of the [[Panchagangavalli | The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma in the vicinity of the [[Panchagangavalli River]]. The name of the town may be derived from Kundavarma who ruled the area. ''Kunda'' means 'pillar' in [[Tulu language]],<ref>{{cite book|last=Kittel|first=Ferdinand |author-link=Ferdinand Kittel|title=A Kannada-English dictionary|year=1999|publisher=Asian Educational Services|page=441|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HBUsaxC61mkC&pg=RA3-PA441|isbn=81-206-0049-5}}</ref> which refers to the traditional method of constructing houses. [[Puranas|Pura]] means town. In addition, the word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine.Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura(Land of Jasmine). Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavali river. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the [[Kodi, India|Kodi]] [[Backwater (river)|backwaters]] sea walk and the [[Arabian Sea]], leaving the south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from the southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it. | ||
<!--History of Kundapur is linked to Basruru, the port town {{convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. Basuru was a trading centre which had sea route contacts with the Middle East. Merchant ships from Muscat and other places used to come here during 14–16th century to collect pepper, good quality rice. Bigger ships used to travel up to Basruru, in those days, and now the river has filled up with silt. Basrur was a well-planned town with major amenities available in those days. Several streets named after weavers, business, music etc. are still available in Basruru, which is reduced to a small village during the 20th | <!--History of Kundapur is linked to Basruru, the port town {{convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. Basuru was a trading centre which had sea route contacts with the Middle East. Merchant ships from Muscat and other places used to come here during 14–16th century to collect pepper, good quality rice. Bigger ships used to travel up to Basruru, in those days, and now the river has filled up with silt. Basrur was a well-planned town with major amenities available in those days. Several streets named after weavers, business, music etc. are still available in Basruru, which is reduced to a small village during the 20th century. It was the principal port of the Rajas of Baindoor who came to prominence after the decline of the [[Vijayanagara]] power. The Portuguese and German missionaries settled here in the 16th century and built a [[fort]]. Later Kundapur, which is nearer to shore also started drawing attention. A well-built redoubt constructed by [[Hyder Ali]] commands the entrance to the river. After the fall of [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1799, the town was taken over by the [[United Kingdom|British]]. During British Raj, people of Kundapur also participated in the call for independence given by Gandhiji and other leaders.--> | ||
== Language == | == Language == | ||
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The town mainly consists of speakers of [[Kundagannada dialect]] of [[Kannada]]. Muslims speak [[Beary language|Beary]], Navaiti, and [[Urdu]], and there are few [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and [[Tulu language|Tulu]] speakers. Hindus belonging to [[Daivajnya Brahmin]], [[Saraswat Brahmin]], [[Mestha]], Kharvi, and goldsmith castes, and [[Mangalorean Catholics]] speak Konkani. | The town mainly consists of speakers of [[Kundagannada dialect]] of [[Kannada]]. Muslims speak [[Beary language|Beary]], Navaiti, and [[Urdu]], and there are few [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and [[Tulu language|Tulu]] speakers. Hindus belonging to [[Daivajnya Brahmin]], [[Saraswat Brahmin]], [[Mestha]], Kharvi, Mogaveera and goldsmith castes, and [[Mangalorean Catholics]] speak Konkani. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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Kundapura | |
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  Kundapura Kundapura Town  Kundapura Kundapura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°37′42″N 74°41′20″E / 13.62833°N 74.68889°E | |
| india | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Costal karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| Municipality | Kundapura Town Municipal Council |
| Settled | 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.06 km2 (8.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
| • Total | 30,444 |
| • Density | 2,415.11/km2 (6,255.1/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada, Kunda Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576 201 |
| Telephone code | 91-(0)8254 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
| Sex ratio | 1.09 ♂/♀ |
| Legislature type | Bicameral |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Udupi Loksabha Constituency (15th) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kundapura Vidhansabha Kshethra (124th) |
| Website | www |
Kundapur, yakshagana also called Kundapura, is a coastal town situated in the Udupi district of the state of Karnataka, India. This town was known as Coondapoor while it was part of the erstwhile South Canara district (1862–1947) of the Madras Presidency of British India. Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of the Kundapur Taluk of Udupi district.
Kundapura railway station, along the Konkan Railway, is very useful for Kerala pilgrims who visit Kolluru Mookambika Temple as best transport connection to Kollur along with facilities like lodges, and many more tourist attraction such as beaches, temples, and resorts are very near to the station.
History
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The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli River. The name of the town may be derived from Kundavarma who ruled the area. Kunda means 'pillar' in Tulu language,[2] which refers to the traditional method of constructing houses. Pura means town. In addition, the word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine.Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura(Land of Jasmine). Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavali river. To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the Kodi backwaters sea walk and the Arabian Sea, leaving the south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from the southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it.
Language
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The town mainly consists of speakers of Kundagannada dialect of Kannada. Muslims speak Beary, Navaiti, and Urdu, and there are few Konkani and Tulu speakers. Hindus belonging to Daivajnya Brahmin, Saraswat Brahmin, Mestha, Kharvi, Mogaveera and goldsmith castes, and Mangalorean Catholics speak Konkani.
Demographics
As of the 2001[update] India census,[3]
- Kundapur has a population of 30,450.
- Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.
- Literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94%, and female literacy is 88%.
- 9% of the population are under 6 years of age.
Transport
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Kundapur is well connected to other parts of the country by NH66. SH52 is the main State Highway that connects to Shimoga District. This Highway connects cities and towns of different states. Kundapur is also connected to the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. The railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at Bajpe around 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Kundapur.
Kundapur is located at a distance of 38 km (24 mi) from Udupi, 40 km (25 mi) from Manipal, 30 km (19 mi) from Byndoor, 54 km (34 mi) Bhatkal, 91 km (57 mi) from Mangalore and 181 km (112 mi) from Karwar, which are the other major cities/towns in Coastal Karnataka.
The major part of transportation around the town are private local buses and some out of the town is serviced by government owned. A High frequency of buses can be found for Udupi and Mangalore, and there are multiple bus stands in the town. The main bus stand where all the buses to Udupi and Mangalore are available is called "New bus stand", and is located near the police station. Another frequently used mode of transportation is auto rikshaw.
References
- ↑ "Villages & Towns in Kundapura Taluka of Udupi, Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ↑ Kittel, Ferdinand (1999). A Kannada-English dictionary. Asian Educational Services. p. 441. ISBN 81-206-0049-5.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.