Mavinkurve, Bhatkal

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Mavinkurve is a village in Honnavar Taluk, Karnataka, India. Its population is approximately 12,000.

Communities, Languages, and Culture[edit]

Mavinkurve consists mainly of Hindus of many communities, including such as Kharvi, Mogera, Mogaveera, Namadhari Naiks or Poojari(Billavas), and Kunabis, as well as a few Christians and Muslims.

Languages spoken in Mavinkurve include Konkani (a majority at 60%), Kannada, Urdu, and Nawayathi. Residents celebrate the holidays of Ganesh Chathurthi, Deepavali, Navarathri, Sharadothsava, Holi, Ramzan, Bakrid, and Christmas.

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Coordinates: 14°16′N 74°28′E / 14.267°N 74.467°E / 14.267; 74.467