?Sullia Karnataka • India
Sullia
Coordinates: 12°20′N 75°14′E / 12.34, 75.23
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 108 m (354 ft)
District(s)	Dakshina Kannada
Population	18,026 (2001)
MLA	TBD
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 574239 • +91-8257 • KA-21

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Sullia (ಸುಳ್ಯ) (also know as Sulya) is a taluk in Dakshina Kannada district of the state of Karnataka ( ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ), India. It is a small town, surrounded with evergreen wooded mountains being a part of the Western Ghats range in South India. Sullia has plantations of rubber, areca nut, coconut, cashew nut, black pepper and banana. Education centers in Sullia offers variety of continuing educations to students from around the world. Sulya (Sullia)is a panchayat town in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ... Location of Dakshina Kannada district with respect to the other districts of Karnataka. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Binomial name Areca catechu Linnaeus Areca nut, or pinang, more commonly known as betel nut, is the seed of the betel palm or Areca catechu, a species of palm tree which grows throughout the Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. ... Binomial name L. For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Anacardium occidentale L. The Cashew Anacardium occidentale is a tree in the flowering plant family, Brazil, where it is called by its Portuguese name Cajú (the fruit) or Cajueiro (the tree). ... Binomial name Piper nigrum L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

History

The name Sullia has come from the word "suli" which in Kannada means "whirlpool". This whirlpool is near Kurunjibhag and is very dangerous. Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Saltstraumen whirlpool A whirlpool in a glass of water A whirlpool is a large, swirling body of water produced by ocean tides. ...

Academy of Liberal Education founded in 1967 by Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, provided Sullia a nationwide recognition for the excellence in Educational services.

People & culture

Inherited from the mother nation India, Sullia is a home for people from all religion. Sullia is famous for its rich religious tradition. The majority of residents are Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains. The main languages of Sullia are Kannada(official language), Are kannada (Arebhashe), Tulu, Konkani and Byari language. This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... This article is about the religous people known as Christians. ... The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Arebhashe or Gowda Kannada is a dialect of the Kannada language, particularly, spoken by the people belonging to ‘Gowda’ community (among Hindus) who are the natives of Sullia and Bhagamandala of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts, respectively. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... Konkani is a term used to refer both to a language and to an Indian ethnic group. ... A beary woman clad in traditional Kuppaya and Tuni The Beary (also known as Byari) (Kannada: ಬ್ಯಾರಿ) is a small, vibrant Muslim community concentrated mostly in coastal South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada) district of Karnataka state in India, having its own unique traditions, and distinct cultural identity. ...

Climate

The monsoon rains during the months of June to September. The spring season occurs during the month of November to January. During this season the local temperature ranges between 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF). The summer or dry season between the month of February to May Monsoon in the Vindhya mountain range, central India A monsoon is a rainy season which lasts for several months and has lasting climatic effects. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Economy / Agriculture

Economy of Sullia is mainly attributed to agriculture and horticulture. The region has got fertile land and rich water resources. It is blessed by nature to help grow rubber trees, arecanut, cashew nut, rice, banana, and jackfruit. Horticulture (Latin: hortus (garden plant) + cultura (culture)) is classically defined as the culture or growing of garden plants. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Binomial name Areca catechu Linnaeus Areca nut, or pinang, more commonly known as betel nut, is the seed of the betel palm or Areca catechu, a species of palm tree which grows throughout the Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. ... Binomial name Anacardium occidentale L. The Cashew Anacardium occidentale is a tree in the flowering plant family, Brazil, where it is called by its Portuguese name Cajú (the fruit) or Cajueiro (the tree). ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Binomial name Lam. ...

Media

News media Suddi Bidugade is the local weekly news paper publishing local events in Kannada language. Other popular Kannada daily news papers covering wider global area news are Udayavani, Sanjevani, Kannada Prabha, Prajavani. English news papers available on the local news stands are Deccan Herald, The Hindu, The Times of India and Vijaya Times. Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Udayavani is a major Kannada newspaper which has its headquarters in Manipal, Karnataka. ... Sanjevani is a major Kannada newspaper which has its headquarters in Bangalore, Karnataka. ... Kannada Prabha is a major Kannada newspaper which has its headquarters in Bangalore, Karnataka. ... Prajavani (voice of the people in Kannada) is the sister publication of the Deccan Herald. ... The Deccan Herald is the largest English-language daily newspaper in the state of Karnataka in India. ... The Hindu is a leading English-language newspaper in South India, with its largest base of circulation in Tamil Nadu. ... The Times of India, often abbreviated as TOI, is one of Indias leading daily newspapers, owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ...

Main attractions

A waterfall on the way from Madikeri to Sullia

• Sri Mallikarjuna Temple situated in Thodikana around 15 Kilometers from Sullia is a famous pilgrimage location and also a famous tourist place.
• Payaswini and Kumaradhara are the major two rivers of Sullia.
• Kumara Parvata mountain is one of the famous trekking paradise situated near Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple.
• Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple situated in Subramanya (village) around 44 Kilometers from Sullia is a famous pilgrimage location.
• Abbi Falls is few kilometers from Madikeri (50 kilometers from Sullia)
• Sullia has suspension bridges (locally known as hanging bridges) helping local pedestrians to cross across Payashwini river. These bridges also attracts lot of tourists.

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (799x1200, 1059 KB) This photograph was taken by Mayur Upadhya in October 2006 enroute from Medikeri to Sullia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (799x1200, 1059 KB) This photograph was taken by Mayur Upadhya in October 2006 enroute from Medikeri to Sullia. ... Madikeri ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ is the principal town of the district of Kodagu, in Karnataka state, southern India. ... Thodikana(ತೊಡಿಕಾನ) is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. ... Payaswini (Chandragiri puzha) is a river in Kasargode district of Kerala state, south India. ... The Kumaradhara River is an Indian river, in the southwestern India state of Karnataka. ... // Kumara Parvata is a mountain located in Subramanya (village) of Sullia taluka, Karnataka. ... Kukke Subramanya is a famous Hindu cave temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Subramanya, Karnataka,about 105 km from Mangalore. ... Subramanya is a small village deep in the forests bordering the Western Ghats about 105 km from Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, in southern India. ... Madikeri ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ is the principal town of the district of Kodagu, in Karnataka state, southern India. ... Golden Gate Bridge, California, USA A suspension bridge is a bridge that consists of two multiple column pillars (or pylons), one on either end of the central span, with two or more cables slung between them. ...

Nature Hiking

Sullia, geographically being located in a cradle of Western Ghats surrounded with rich green woods, forms a main attraction spot for the nature hiking individuals and groups. It accommodates several mountains, to name a few, Kumara Parvatha, Bisila Ghaati, Bantamale, Patti Gudde and Sampaje Ghaati, in and around. The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... // Kumara Parvata is a mountain located in Subramanya (village) of Sullia taluka, Karnataka. ...

The places mentioned may be the perfect choices for the trekkers and mountaineers. They contain a variety of land scapes with small and large water streams. On the pathways, one would come across diverse species of flora and fauna. In the mid-nature, it would a tireless daylong walking. Mountain tops, with mild breeze under the sparkling sky, would be a soothing place to relax and get ready for the return trek.

P.S.: Nature reciprocates our action. Therefore, let us understand the delicacy of the Nature and Treat it Gently.

Education

Public Schools and Colleges
Most of the public education in Sullia are served by Government bodies.

• Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath [1] Model Higher Primary Schools (In Kannada Language: Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath Madari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale)
• Govt., High School
• Govt., Pre-University College

Private Schools and Colleges

• Rotary School
• St. Brigids' Higher Primary School
• St. Joseph's (English Medium) Primary School
• Shree Sharada Girls Pre-University College

Charity Schools

• Ansariya Yatheem Khana [2] Providing free education to orphans and poor people from Muslim Community.

Academy of Liberal Education

The Academy of Liberal Education[3] is a Registered Society established in the year 1967 with the sole objective of providing quality education in all branches including professional courses. Powered by the visionary leadership of Sri Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, Founder President, Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country. There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ...

• KVG College of engineering[4] affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum[5]
• KVG Medical college [6]
• KVG Dental College [7]
• KVG Polytechnic [8]
• NM PU and Degree College

Ansariya Yatheem Khana
This institution is for orphan and poor people among Muslim community. Here boarding such a kind of children is organized and responsibility taken to educate them.

Transportation

Roadways
The following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.

• Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) owned by Govt of Karnataka.
• Buses and taxicabs (Usually shared by many passengers to cut cost) transport services by local private parties.
• 3-Wheeler Auto Rickshaw (taxi) for local short distance transportation.
• Roads connecting two major cities of Karnataka; Mysore and Mangalore runs through Sullia.

Railways
Nearest railway station is Puttur train station. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) was set up in the year 1961 with 1792 buses and is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka, South India. ... Passengers and drivers meet at this auto rickshaw stand in Chennai. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... , For other uses, see Mysore (disambiguation). ... , Mangalore (Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, Mangalooru; Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲ, Kudla; Konkani: ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್, Kodial; Beary: ಮೈಕಾಲ, Maikala)   is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. ... , Puttur is a town in the Dakshina Kannada district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. ...

Air
Mangalore International Airport (formerly Bajpe Airport) is the nearby domestic and international airport. It is around 90 km away from Sullia. Mangalore International Airport (IATA: IXE, ICAO: VOML) (formerly Bajpe Airport) is the domestic and international airport serving coastal city Mangalore, India. ...

Sea
Mangalore Harbour( NMPT ) , Mangalore (Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, Mangalooru; Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲ, Kudla; Konkani: ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್, Kodial; Beary: ಮೈಕಾಲ, Maikala)   is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. ... NMPT is short form of New Mangalore Port Trust. ...

Sports and games

• Cricket. Majority cricket games in Sullia are played using tennis balls and under-arm bowling.
• Kabaddi
• Volleyball
• Badminton Sullia has many indoor courts and talented badminton players.
• Kho Kho

Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ... This article is about the sport. ... Kho Kho is an Indian sport played by teams of twelve players who try to avoid being touched by members of the opposing team. ...

Ham Radio Activities

The only Ham Radio operator of Sullia Thaluk is Mr. Thirumaleshwar Bhat. His callsign is VU3THK and location is Kukkujadka.


Amateur radio, commonly called ham radio, is a hobby enjoyed by many people throughout the world (as of 2004 about 3 million worldwide, 70,000 in Germany, 5,000 in Norway, 57,000 in Canada, and 700,000 in the USA). ...

See also

Nearby Places/Cities/Towns

• Mangalore
• Madikeri
• Puttur
• Kasargod
• Thodikana
• Bellare
• Subramanya
• Kukke Subramanya Temple

, Mangalore (Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, Mangalooru; Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲ, Kudla; Konkani: ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್, Kodial; Beary: ಮೈಕಾಲ, Maikala)   is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. ... Madikeri ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ is the principal town of the district of Kodagu, in Karnataka state, southern India. ... , Puttur is a town in the Dakshina Kannada district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Thodikana(ತೊಡಿಕಾನ) is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. ... Bellare is village located in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. ... Subramanya is a small village deep in the forests bordering the Western Ghats about 105 km from Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, in southern India. ... Kukke Subramanya is a famous Hindu cave temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Subramanya, Karnataka,about 105 km from Mangalore. ...

External links

• Bird's eye view maps of Sullia. Courtesy Wikimapia (Powered by Google)
• Sullia on WikiTravel
• Dakshina Kannada District at NIC website, Govt. of India
• Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath
• Official website of Academy of Liberal Education
• Website of KVG College of Engineering
• Suddi Bidugade E-Paper
• Mohammad Oovais Sullia

References