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| area_total_km2                  = 35.08
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| elevation_m                    = 87
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| population_total                = 48,063
| population_total                = 53,061
| population_as_of                = 2011
| population_as_of                = 2011
| population_footnotes            =<ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=664016|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref>
| population_footnotes            =<ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=664016|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref>
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| demographics1_info1            = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| demographics1_info1            = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
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'''Puttur''' (Pronounciationː{{audio|LL-Q33673 (kan)-Yakshitha-ಪುತ್ತೂರು.wav|listen}}) is a city in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district, in [[Karnataka]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[India]]. It is the second largest and the fastest growing city in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]] . The [[Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple]] is located here.
'''Puttur''' (Pronunciation:{{audio|LL-Q33673 (kan)-Yakshitha-ಪುತ್ತೂರು.wav|listen}}) is a city in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district, in [[Karnataka]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[India]]. It is the second largest and the fastest growing city in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]]. The [[Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple]] is located here. Many Temples and Masjids are located here. Puttur central to the south eastern part of the district. Most people of the district depend on this city for their needs after [[Mangalore|Mangalore city]].


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Puttur is located at {{Coord|12.7648|N|75.1842|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Puttur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Puttur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|87|m|ft|sigfig=1|abbr=on}}. Puttur is situated {{convert|52|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} south-east of [[Mangalore|Mangalore city]].
Puttur is located at {{Coord|12.7648|N|75.1842|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Puttur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Puttur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|87|m|ft|sigfig=1|abbr=on}}. Puttur is situated {{convert|52|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} south-east of [[Mangalore|Mangalore city]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics ==
As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Puttur had a population of 48,063. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. [[Hinduism]] is the major religion constitute 65%, Muslims are about 22%, [[Christianity]] constitute 6% and other religions constitute 7%.
As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Puttur had a population of 48,063. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. [[Hinduism]] is the major religion constitute 65%, Muslims are about 22%, [[Christianity]] constitute 6% and other religions constitute 7%.
The average [[literacy]] rate is 79%,{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} which is higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%,{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} and female literacy is 75%.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} About 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}
The average [[literacy]] rate is 79%,{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} which is higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%,{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} and female literacy is 75%.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} About 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}
===Languages===
===Languages===
Tulu is the native mother tongue of most people in Puttur Taluk. A steady large scale migration of Malayalis from neighbouring Kerala <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusiveDisplay?articlesID=1158 | title=Are Omnipresent Malayalis a Threat to Locals? }}</ref>
into the Taluk has made Malayalam the 2nd most spoken language, followed by the state offical language, Kannada.
{{Pie chart
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| thumb  = right | caption = '''Languages in Puttur taluk'''(2011)<ref name="Language">{{cite web |title=Census of India - Language |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html |website= censusindia.gov.in |access-date= 23 January 2021}}</ref>
| thumb  = right | caption = '''Languages in Puttur taluk'''(2011)<ref name="Language">{{cite web |title=Census of India - Language |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html |website= censusindia.gov.in |access-date= 23 January 2021}}</ref>
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=== Air ===
=== Air ===
The nearest airport to Puttur is [[Mangalore international airport]] and [[Kannur International Airport]] ([[IATA airport code|IATA]]: '''IXE''', [[ICAO airport code|ICAO]]: '''VOML''') which is at a distance of around 57.7&nbsp;km along the fastest route. Flights are available from here to all the major Indian metropolis and Middle East.
The nearest airport to Puttur is [[Mangalore international airport]] ([[IATA airport code|IATA]]: '''IXE''') which is at a distance of around 57.7&nbsp;km along the fastest route. Flights are available from here to all the major Indian metropolis and Middle East.


=== Railway ===
=== Railway ===
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| publisher = Climate-Data.org}}</ref>
| publisher = Climate-Data.org}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==

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Puttur
City
Puttur is located in Karnataka
Puttur
Puttur
Location in India
Puttur is located in India
Puttur
Puttur
Puttur (India)
Coordinates: 12°45′53″N 75°11′03″E / 12.7648°N 75.1842°E / 12.7648; 75.1842
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionTulu Nadu
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MLASanjeeva Matandoor (BJP)
Area
 • Total35.08 km2 (13.54 sq mi)
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total53,061
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
574201
Telephone code8251
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-21
WebsiteOfficial website

Puttur (Pronunciation:About this soundlisten (help·info)) is a city in Dakshina Kannada district, in Karnataka state of India. It is the second largest and the fastest growing city in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is located here. Many Temples and Masjids are located here. Puttur central to the south eastern part of the district. Most people of the district depend on this city for their needs after Mangalore city.

Geography

Puttur is located at 12°45′53″N 75°11′03″E / 12.7648°N 75.1842°E / 12.7648; 75.1842.[2] It has an average elevation of 87 m (300 ft). Puttur is situated 52 km (32 mi) south-east of Mangalore city.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[3] Puttur had a population of 48,063. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Hinduism is the major religion constitute 65%, Muslims are about 22%, Christianity constitute 6% and other religions constitute 7%. The average literacy rate is 79%,[citation needed] which is higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%,[citation needed] and female literacy is 75%.[citation needed] About 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.[citation needed]

Languages

Tulu is the native mother tongue of most people in Puttur Taluk. A steady large scale migration of Malayalis from neighbouring Kerala [4] into the Taluk has made Malayalam the 2nd most spoken language, followed by the state offical language, Kannada.

Languages in Puttur taluk(2011)[5]

  Tulu (55.5%)
  Malayalam (20.9%)
  Kannada (8.3%)
  Konkani (4.2%)
  Others (11.1%)

Connectivity

Bus

Puttur has good bus connectivity with large KSRTC Busstand at center part of the city. The bus services are being provided to most of the villages of Puttur, Bantwal, Sullia and Belthangady Taluks and buses are running to Mangaluru, Panaji, Udupi, Karwar, Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Madurai, Coimbatore, Ooty, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi etc.

Air

The nearest airport to Puttur is Mangalore international airport (IATA: IXE) which is at a distance of around 57.7 km along the fastest route. Flights are available from here to all the major Indian metropolis and Middle East.

Railway

Puttur has a railway line passing through the city. The railway station is called Kabaka Puttur Railway Station (Station Code:KBPR) which is within the city limits. It is a single track diesel line on the Mangalore-Hassan railway line of South Western Railway.

Climate

Climate data for Puttur, India
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31.3
(88.3) 		31.8
(89.2) 		32.7
(90.9) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.4
(90.3) 		29.3
(84.7) 		28.0
(82.4) 		28.2
(82.8) 		28.8
(83.8) 		29.9
(85.8) 		30.8
(87.4) 		31.2
(88.2) 		30.6
(87.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26
(79) 		26.9
(80.4) 		28.1
(82.6) 		29.1
(84.4) 		28.8
(83.8) 		26.4
(79.5) 		25.5
(77.9) 		25.6
(78.1) 		25.9
(78.6) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.6
(79.9) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26
(79)
Average low °C (°F) 20.8
(69.4) 		22.0
(71.6) 		23.6
(74.5) 		25.2
(77.4) 		25.2
(77.4) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.0
(73.4) 		23.1
(73.6) 		23.0
(73.4) 		23.2
(73.8) 		22.4
(72.3) 		21.0
(69.8) 		21
(70)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0
(0) 		1
(0.0) 		6
(0.2) 		63
(2.5) 		208
(8.2) 		938
(36.9) 		1,489
(58.6) 		858
(33.8) 		386
(15.2) 		277
(10.9) 		81
(3.2) 		22
(0.9) 		4,329
(170.4)
Source: Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Puttur, Karnataka, India[6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Puttur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Are Omnipresent Malayalis a Threat to Locals?".
  5. ↑ "Census of India - Language". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "Climate Table of Puttur, Karnataka, India". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 31 January 2015.

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