Torke
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"Torke" is a small village in Kumta
taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka
, India
. This place is about a few square kilometres in extent. Torke traditionally is the amalgmation of Hoskatt http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.547302,74.357893&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Naranapur, Toregazani http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.548958,74.349112&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Torke http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=14.556944,74.349466&spn=0.00377,0.006845&t=h&z=18&lci=com.panoramio.all, Devarabhavi, Hallergudi http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.553174,74.348586&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Devana http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.551206,74.349198&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18 and Gonehalli
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.562946,74.347288&spn=0.003769,0.006845&z=18. It has a Gram Panchayat
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The name "Torke" is supposed to have originated from "tore" or the rivulet which used to flow through the village. Local names like "torehalla" and "toregazani" also give credence to this theory. However since this place is famous for production of salt and a salt maker is also known to be called a "Thoreya" in Kannada, Torke might also have got its name so.
Most people presently residing in Torke are agriculturists. Others indulge in salt production, government jobs, contracting etc.
Apart from a sizeable "Halakki-Vokkaliga" community in "Devana", a moderate sized "Harikantra" or fishermen community is also found in Hoskatt.
" in the temple. The small forest surrounding the temple is known as "Devarakaanu" or "Kaanu".
A centuries old Hero stone
or "Veeragallu", a carved slab of stone depicting the life of an ancient "Veera" or a brave soldier can be seen in Torke.
A building called "Ramakrishna Mandira" or popularely known as "Sanghada Mane" was built in the 1940s to house functions of Nadavara Sangha. However this building was recently demolished to make room for a new multipurpose community Hall. The community hall is under construction.
pad, “Torke” celebrates more than 50-year-old “Sarvajanik Ganeshotsva “. The celebrations last three days.
Apart from a Navaratri celebration or “Maali Pooje”, every summer people of Torke and surroundings also celebrate a two day Bandihabba in its Kengala Parameshwari Temple. This “Bandihabba” culminates in animal sacrifice known as “Kolkuri”.
Deepavali is known as “Doddahabba” or the major festival and “Lakshmi Pooja” and “Balipaadya” hold special significance for businessmen and farmers of Torke respectively.
Suggi or the festival of harvest is important for Halakki vokkaligas from Devana.
. NH-17 is about 4.5 km away. Nearest railway station is situated in Madanageri and is called "Gokarna Road" station.
is the nearest high school. V. K. Kawari G. P. Nayak
from this village were the first two head masters of the high school at Sanikatta. Students from Torke depend on Ankola or Kumta for their collegiate undergraduate and graduate education. However now undergraduate college education is also available at Gokarna
. Prior to 1964, high schools at Gokarna and Bankikodla
served as their high schools for many years. Some of the established students were H. S. Naik (1954), S. B. Gaonkar (1957), V. K. Kawari (1958), R. B. Gaonkar (1959) from the Anandashram High School, Bankikodla
and A. H. Nayak (1953) from the Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna. Anandashram High School was the first high school in that region.
Kumta
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taluk of Uttara Kannada district, 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
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. This place is about a few square kilometres in extent. Torke traditionally is the amalgmation of Hoskatt http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.547302,74.357893&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Naranapur, Toregazani http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.548958,74.349112&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Torke http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=14.556944,74.349466&spn=0.00377,0.006845&t=h&z=18&lci=com.panoramio.all, Devarabhavi, Hallergudi http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.553174,74.348586&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18, Devana http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.551206,74.349198&spn=0.00377,0.006845&z=18 and Gonehalli
Gonehalli
Gonehalli is a small village in Kumta taluka. Its neighboring villages are Torke, Devarbhavi and Bankikodla....
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&ll=14.562946,74.347288&spn=0.003769,0.006845&z=18. It has a Gram Panchayat
Gram panchayat
Gram panchayats are local self-governments at the village or small town level in India. As of 2002 there were about 265,000 gram panchayats in India. The gram panchayat is the foundation of the Panchayat System. A gram panchayat can be set up in villages with minimum population of 300...
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The name "Torke" is supposed to have originated from "tore" or the rivulet which used to flow through the village. Local names like "torehalla" and "toregazani" also give credence to this theory. However since this place is famous for production of salt and a salt maker is also known to be called a "Thoreya" in Kannada, Torke might also have got its name so.
Climate
The village is a west coastal lowland and forms part of the Western Ghats. It is characterized by high temperatures throughout the year. The rainfall here is seasonal, but heavy and is about 350 cm a year. Most of the rain is received in the period from June to November, mainly through South-west Monsoon. This suits paddy cultivation and is adequate for the growth of vegetation during the entire year. December to May is the dry months with very little rainfall which helps in Salt production. The "Naranapur" gazani is famous for salt production.People
Its total population is about 1309. The major community residing in this place is Torke Nadava or Nadavara.Most people presently residing in Torke are agriculturists. Others indulge in salt production, government jobs, contracting etc.
Apart from a sizeable "Halakki-Vokkaliga" community in "Devana", a moderate sized "Harikantra" or fishermen community is also found in Hoskatt.
Places of interest
Devarabhavi, a hamlet of Torke has a famous temple called "Kengala parameshwari" which is named after the sacred "Kengalu" or "red coloured rice grains" being offered as "PrasadPrasad
Prasād is a mental condition of generosity, as well as a material substance that is first offered to a deity and then consumed...
" in the temple. The small forest surrounding the temple is known as "Devarakaanu" or "Kaanu".
A centuries old Hero stone
Hero stone
Hero stone is a memorial commemorating the honorable death of a hero in battle of Tamil People. A hero stone can display a variety of adornments, including bas relief panels, statues, and figures of carved stone...
or "Veeragallu", a carved slab of stone depicting the life of an ancient "Veera" or a brave soldier can be seen in Torke.
A building called "Ramakrishna Mandira" or popularely known as "Sanghada Mane" was built in the 1940s to house functions of Nadavara Sangha. However this building was recently demolished to make room for a new multipurpose community Hall. The community hall is under construction.
Festivals
In the Hindu month of BhaadraBhaadra
Bhaadra or Bhadrapada is a month of the Hindu calendar. In India's national civil calendar , Bhaadra is the sixth month of the year, beginning on 23 August and ending on 22 September. Known as Purattaasi, it is the sixth month of the Tamil solar calendar...
pad, “Torke” celebrates more than 50-year-old “Sarvajanik Ganeshotsva “. The celebrations last three days.
Apart from a Navaratri celebration or “Maali Pooje”, every summer people of Torke and surroundings also celebrate a two day Bandihabba in its Kengala Parameshwari Temple. This “Bandihabba” culminates in animal sacrifice known as “Kolkuri”.
Deepavali is known as “Doddahabba” or the major festival and “Lakshmi Pooja” and “Balipaadya” hold special significance for businessmen and farmers of Torke respectively.
Suggi or the festival of harvest is important for Halakki vokkaligas from Devana.
Transport
Torke is connected by road. It lies on the connecting road to GokarnaGokarna
Gokarna is a village in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state, India. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist destination in India. Gokarna is a temple town and is referred to in a number of Hindu historical literature pieces. The main deity is Lord Mahabhaleshwara, a...
. NH-17 is about 4.5 km away. Nearest railway station is situated in Madanageri and is called "Gokarna Road" station.
Education
Torke was one of the first few primary schools in Karwar district. It is still serving the community at primary level. Shri Sadguru Nityanand High-School, SanikattaSanikatta
Sanikatta is a twin village in Kumta taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. This place is about a few square kilometres in extent. It is in the neighborhood of Gokarna, Devarbhavi, Torke and Tadadi port. The place Sanikatta is the oldest salt-manufacturing village in the Karnataka...
is the nearest high school. V. K. Kawari G. P. Nayak
Gopalkrishna P. Nayak
Gopalkrishna Parameshwar Nayak from Torke village is an exponent of drama writer in the Kannada language. In 2000, he was awarded Karnatka Sahitya Akademi for his work in drama writings. He was also awarded Yakshgana Sahitya Prashasti.G. P. Nayak a.k.a. Gaonkar was born in Hiregutti village, a...
from this village were the first two head masters of the high school at Sanikatta. Students from Torke depend on Ankola or Kumta for their collegiate undergraduate and graduate education. However now undergraduate college education is also available at Gokarna
Gokarna
Gokarna is a village in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state, India. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist destination in India. Gokarna is a temple town and is referred to in a number of Hindu historical literature pieces. The main deity is Lord Mahabhaleshwara, a...
. Prior to 1964, high schools at Gokarna and Bankikodla
Bankikodla-Hanehalli
Bankikodla-Hanehalli , twin villages of Uttar Kannada district are neighbouring villages in a valley in the south western section of Karnataka, India. Together they form a community of people from different castes and religions....
served as their high schools for many years. Some of the established students were H. S. Naik (1954), S. B. Gaonkar (1957), V. K. Kawari (1958), R. B. Gaonkar (1959) from the Anandashram High School, Bankikodla
Anandashram High School, Bankikodla
Ananadasharm High School , one of the oldest high schools in Uttar Kannada, was a private school located in Bankikodla-Hanehalli. The school was founded by M.N.Kulakrni and Datta master Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins from Bankikodla-Hanehalli...
and A. H. Nayak (1953) from the Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna. Anandashram High School was the first high school in that region.