Sullia
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Sullia is a Dravidian language spoken by 1.95 million native speakers mainly in the southwest part of Indian state Karnataka known as Tulu Nadu. In India, 1.72 million people speak it as their mother tongue , increased by 10 percent over the 1991 census...
:ಸುಳ್ಯ) (also known as Sulya) is a taluk in the Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
- Geography :The district geography consists of sea shore in the west and Western Ghats in the east. The major rivers are Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, Nandini or Pavanje and Payaswini which all join Arabian sea. Vast areas of evergreen forests which once covered this district, have...
district of the state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is a small town, surrounded with evergreen wooded mountains in the Western Ghats
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, Western Ghauts or the Sahyādri is a mountain range along the western side of India. It runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats block rainfall to the Deccan...
range in South India. Sullia has plantations of rubber
Rubber
Natural rubber, also called India rubber or caoutchouc, is an elastomer that was originally derived from latex, a milky colloid produced by some plants. The plants would be ‘tapped’, that is, an incision made into the bark of the tree and the sticky, milk colored latex sap collected and refined...
, areca nut, coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
, cashew nut, black pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
and banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
. Education centers in Sullia offer a variety of education to students from around the world. The road connecting the two major cities of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
– Mysore and Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
– runs through Sullia.
History
An historical revolution took place during 1837 when a majority of the GowdasKodagu Gowda
Arebhashe gowdas or Kodagu Gowdas and Tulu Gowdas are the major ethnic group in the Kodagu and some parts of Dakshina Kannada...
, and other castes from Amara Sullia, Madikeri and Bhagamandala
Bhagamandala
Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage place in Kodagu, Karnataka, in India. It is situated on the river Kaveri in its upstream stretches. At this place, the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries, the Kannike and the mythical Sujyoti river...
went and fought for freedom against British.
The Academy of Liberal Education, founded in 1967 by Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, garnered for Sullia nationwide recognition for its excellence in educational services.
People
While the majority of residents are Hindus, the population also includes Muslims, Christians and JainsJainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
.
The communities follow the Dakshina kannada culture.
Climate
The monsoonMonsoon
Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
comes during the months of June to September. The spring season
Spring (season)
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of "spring" varies according to local climate, cultures and...
occurs between November and January. During this season the local temperature ranges between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The summer or dry season occurs between February and May.
Due to heavy rainfall and improper drainage system in the town, flush breeding ground mosquitoes.
Culture
The culture of Sullia is a blend of TuluvaTuluva
The Tuluva -Geographic Distribution :Though most of the Tuluva population is found in the Tulu Nadu region, migrant poplulations are found the world over. In recent times, the first period of migration started at the beginning of the 20th century to places such as Mumbai and Chennai and other...
culture with a tinge of Kodava
Kodava
The Kodavas are a patrilineal ethno-lingual group from the region of Kodagu, in Karnataka state of southern India who traditionally were land-owning agriculturists with martial traditions and natively speak Kodava takk...
culture. People speak Tulu
Tulu language
The Tulu language |?]]]) is a Dravidian language spoken by 1.95 million native speakers mainly in the southwest part of Indian state Karnataka known as Tulu Nadu. In India, 1.72 million people speak it as their mother tongue , increased by 10 percent over the 1991 census...
, Kannada, Konkani
Konkani language
KonkaniKonkani is a name given to a group of several cognate dialects spoken along the narrow strip of land called Konkan, on the west coast of India. This is, however, somewhat an over-generalisation. Geographically, Konkan is defined roughly as the area between the river Damanganga to the north...
,Kodava
Kodava
The Kodavas are a patrilineal ethno-lingual group from the region of Kodagu, in Karnataka state of southern India who traditionally were land-owning agriculturists with martial traditions and natively speak Kodava takk...
languages.
Economy / Agriculture
The economy of Sullia is mainly based on agricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
. The region has fertile land and rich water resources. The main crops are rubber
Rubber
Natural rubber, also called India rubber or caoutchouc, is an elastomer that was originally derived from latex, a milky colloid produced by some plants. The plants would be ‘tapped’, that is, an incision made into the bark of the tree and the sticky, milk colored latex sap collected and refined...
trees, areca nut, cashew nut, rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
, banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
, vanilla
Vanilla
Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, Flat-leaved Vanilla . The word vanilla derives from the Spanish word "", little pod...
and jackfruit
Jackfruit
The jackfruit is a species of tree in the Artocarpus genus of the mulberry family . It is native to parts of Southern and Southeast Asia. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh, . The jackfruit tree is believed to be indigenous to the southwestern rain forests of India...
.
Main attractions
- Sullia has suspension bridges (locally known as hanging bridges) helping local pedestrians to cross the Payaswini river. These bridges also attract a lot of tourists.
- PayaswiniPayaswiniPayaswini also known by the name Chandragiri is a river in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, south India. On the banks of this river is 17th century Chandragiri fort...
and Kumaradhara are the two major rivers of Sullia. - Kumara ParvataKumara ParvataKumara Parvatha is a mountain located in Subramanya of Sullia taluka, Karnataka. The village is known for the Hindu Kukke Subramanya Temple. In spite of being a small village, it is a well-known shrine, and draws large number of devotees throughout the year. The peak is at a height of about 1712m,...
mountain is one of the famous trekking paradises situated near Sri Kukke Subrahmanya Temple. - "Koli Kamale" is a famous trekking place in peraje, KodaguKodaguKodagu , also known by its anglicised former name of Coorg, is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. It occupies an area of in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. As of 2001, the population was 548,561, 13.74% of which resided in the district's urban centres, making it the least...
district (7 km from sullia) - Abbey FallsAbbey FallsAbbey Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India...
is 10 kilometres from Madikeri (50 kilometres from Sullia). - Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple, situated in Subramanya (village)Subramanya (village)Subramanya Lapped in the luxurious abundance of the beauty of the nature the village of Subramanya lies in the Sullia Taluk in Dakshina Kannada with a sancity which very few places can boast of. The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple situated in the heart of the village...
, around 44 kilometres from Sullia, is a famous pilgrimage location. - Sri Mallikarjuna TempleThodikanaThodikana is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. It is a beautiful little village in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, about 100 km from Mangalore city.This village is full of greenary and very nice place to visit.Thodikana is known...
, situated in ThodikanaThodikanaThodikana is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. It is a beautiful little village in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, about 100 km from Mangalore city.This village is full of greenary and very nice place to visit.Thodikana is known...
, around 15 km from Sullia, is a famous pilgrimage location and also a famous tourist destination.
main attraction
sampaje panchalingeshwara temple
Education
Public Schools and CollegesPublic education in Sullia is mostly served by government bodies.
- Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath http://www.kar.nic.in/zpdk/ Model Higher Primary Schools (In Kannada Language: Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath Madari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale)
- Govt., High School, Gandhinagar, Sullia
- Govt., Pre-University College, Sullia. (old name: junior college)
Private Schools and Colleges
- Jnana Ganga Central School, Bellare
- K.V.G E.M.H.S Sullia
- Mahathma Gandhi Malnad High School, Kodiyal Bail, Sullia
- Nehru Memorial Junior College, Aranthodu
- Rotary English Medium School http://rotarysullia.org/rotaryschool.html
- Shree Sharada Girls Pre-University College
- Sneha English Medium High School, - snehahighschool@gmail.com
- Sneha Priamary School, Sullia - snehasullia@gmail.com
- St. Brigids' Higher Primary School
- St. Joseph's (English Medium) High SchoolSt. Joseph's (English Medium) High SchoolThe St. Joseph School is located in Sullia town on the campus of St. Brigid Church. It was established in 2000.-Description:Classes are offered from pre-kindergarten to Secondary School Leaving Certificate . The school is maintained under the management of the Catholic Board of Education in...
- Vidyabodhini High School Balila http://www.vidyabodhini.com
- Vidyabodhini Higher Primary School Balila http://www.vidyabodhini.com
- Chokkadi High School KukkujadkaChokkadi High School KukkujadkaChokkadi High School is located in Kukkujadka which is Amara Mudnoor village, 12 km from Sullia, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. To this school the students from Doddathota, Chokkadi are coming for their studies. This is the school where the MLA Mr. S. Angara studied his SSLC....
Charity Schools
- Ansariya Yatheem Khana http://www.ansariya.tk Providing free education to orphans and poor people from MuslimMuslimA Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
Community.
Academy of Liberal Education
The Academy of Liberal Education http://www.kvggroup.org 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, the Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country.
- KVG College of engineering http://www.kvgengg.com/
- KVG Medical college
- KVG Dental College
- KVG Polytechnic http://www.kvgpolytechnic.org
- Nehru Memorial PU and Degree CollegeNehru Memorial College, SulliaNehru Memorial College is located in Kurunjibag, Sullia of Karnataka state of India, is a private college serving students seeking Pre University Course and Bachelor's degree courses.The college has 2 major divisions:...
- KVG Ayurveda Medical college and Hospital,(www.kvgayurfamily.blogspot.com)
Ansariya Yatheem Khana
This institution is for orphans and poor people among the Muslim community. Orphan children get boarding and education here.
Transportation
RoadThe following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.
- Karnataka State Road Transport CorporationKarnataka State Road Transport CorporationKarnataka State Road Transport Corporation or KSRTC is the state owned road transportation company in Karnataka.-About:KSRTC was set up in the year 1961 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. It is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka. The Government of India is also...
(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 RickshawAuto rickshawAn auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
(taxi) for local short distance transportation. - Nearest railway station is Puttur train station. The new train (started from 08-December-07) between Mangalore and Bangalore passes through Subramanya.
Air
- Mangalore International AirportMangalore International AirportMangalore Airport, formerly known as Bajpe Airport, is a domestic and customs airport serving the coastal city of Mangalore, India...
(formerly Bajpe Airport) is the nearby domestic and international airport. It is around 90 km away from Sullia.
Water
- MangaloreMangaloreMangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
Harbour( NMPT )
Sports and games
- CricketCricketCricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
. The majority of cricket games in Sullia are played using tennis balls and under-arm bowling. - KabaddiKabaddiKabaddi is a South Asian team sport...
- VolleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
- BadmintonBadmintonBadminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
- Kho KhoKho KhoKho Kho is an Indian and Pakistani sport played by teams of twelve players who try to avoid being touched by members of the opposing team, only 9 players of the team enter the field...
- Football. Mainly by school and college students.
- Other locally popular mini games like Lagori etc.
Nearby places
- MangaloreMangaloreMangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
- Madikeri
- Puttur
- Kasargod
- ThodikanaThodikanaThodikana is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. It is a beautiful little village in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, about 100 km from Mangalore city.This village is full of greenary and very nice place to visit.Thodikana is known...
- BellareBellareBellare is village located in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district.-Educational institutions:*Govt primary school*Jnana ganga central school.*Govt high school.*Govt degree collage....
- JalsoorJalsoorJalsoor is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Jalsoor had a population of 6368 with 3176 males and 3192 females....
- SubramanyaSubramanya (village)Subramanya Lapped in the luxurious abundance of the beauty of the nature the village of Subramanya lies in the Sullia Taluk in Dakshina Kannada with a sancity which very few places can boast of. The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple situated in the heart of the village...
- Kukke Subramanya Temple
External links
- Social Networking Site for Sullia
- Sullia on WikiTravel
- Website of Nehru Memorial College, Sullia
- Official website of Academy of Liberal Education
- Website of KVG College of Engineering
- Suddi Bidugade E-Paper
- Rotary Charitable Trust of Rotary club, Sullia
- Official site for Kodagu and D.K Gowdas
- Social Networking Site for Kodagu and D.K Gowdas