| ?Dandeli Karnataka • India |
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8. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. 5 km² (3 sq mi) • 472 m (1,549 ft) |
| District(s) | Uttara Kannada |
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53,287 (2001) • 6,269. A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Uttara Kannada ( Kannada ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ) is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. 06 /km² (16,237 /sq mi) |
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• 581 325,581 362 • ++91 8284 • KA-31,KA-30 |
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Dandeli governed by city municipal council in Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India KA-19-P-8488jpg|thumb|270px|Close up of a licence plate used in Mangalore, Karnataka. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Uttara Kannada ( Kannada ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ) is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country It is a picturesque city set amidst Large scale Industries and the backdrop of the Western Ghats known as National integrated city and multicultured, it boasts more cultural values. The Western Ghats ( Kannada ಸಹ್ಯಾದ್ರಿ Marathi / Konkani - सह्याद्री Sahyadri Malayalam സഹ്യപര്വ്വതം Dussera and Diwali are the main attractions as they are celebrated a grand way. Also it is also known for its picturesque locations.
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Name
There is a strong belief that the city is named as "Dandeli" after Dandelappa, a loyal servant of the Mirashi landlords who lost his life because of his loyalty. Even today, people worship him in temple.
Geography
Dandeli is located at coor d|15. 27|N|74. 62|E|[1]. It has an average elevation of 473 metres (1551 feet). The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Dandeli had a population of 53,287. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dandeli has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%: male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 68%. In Dandeli, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourist attractions
Dandeli is known for its rich greenery and as a Wildlife sanctuary. It had a rail head built by the British known to be the oldest and now it doesn't exist. Tourism is gaining importance since white water rafting is done on the river Kali.
Wildlife sanctuary
Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife. Safaris in open jeeps into the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained naturalists are the best way to view wildlife here. It is home to big cats such as tigers, leopards, and even black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, many kinds of reptiles and a rich variety of birds. It is also a perfect place for white water rafting. Of late, it has become a hot tourist spot and attracts many local and foreign tourists all the year around.
An adventure trek into the dense forest with expert guides you can follow trails, which leads all the way up to the peaks of nearby hills. The views from atop the hill are astounding with the panoramic view of backwaters of Supa Dam, misty mountains and greenery spread out for miles.
Owing to the expansion of tourism industry today, many jungle resorts and camps, and also nature camps have come up around the place catering to the needs of the tourists.
However, due to rapid expansion of the tourism industry there is a fear of losing the flora and fauna which in fact is the heart of this place. In order to create awareness among the people on these ill effects a small voluntary group "Save Dandeli" has informally started functioning. Anybody who wishes to serve to this place through Save Dandeli can mail to srishti. 19atgmail. com for registering themselves.
Other places
Dandeli is surrounded by natural, historic and religious spots in the form of River Kali, the caves of Kavla, the Syntheri rocks, Ulvi temple, Sykes point, the Supa dam (a 2*50 MW hydro-electric power station) etc. Dandeli is also known for its Paper Industry West Coast Paper Mill Limited. It is one of India's largest paper manufacturing company. Dandeli is also known for its cosmopolitan culture.
Transport links
The best season to visit this place is between October and May.
Dandeli is: 55 km of Dharwad, 72 km of Hubli, 95 km from Belgaum, 117 km from Karwar, 125 km from Goa, 481 km away from Bangalore.
Closest airport: Belgaum (95 km) Hubli (75 km) and Goa (125 km). Air Deccan has daily flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Belgaum, Goa and Hubli. Closest rail head: Alnavar (35km) Londa (50km), Dharwad (55 km), & Hubli (72 km). Dandeli is well connected to Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Goa, Belgaum, Karwar and Dharwad, Hubli by road. Several buses ply to Dandeli everyday.
Cost of Living
The cost of living is just average with a continuous supply of water through the year due to the KALI river.
External links
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dandeli
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
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