Uttar Kannada

Uttar Kannada is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. It is surrounded by Belgaum District and State of Goa in the North, by Dharwar District in the East, by Shimoga and Udupi Districts in the South. Arabian Sea forms the West border.

Population of this district as per census 2001 was 1,353,644.

The district has varied geographical features with thick forest, perennial rivers and abundant flora and fauna and a long coastal line of about 140 KM in length. In its 10.25 lakh hectares of total land, 8.28 lakh hectares is Forest and about 1.2 lakh hectares of land (roughly about 12%) is under agriculture/ horticulture.

History

The areas of the district find mention in Indian mythology which indicates that this district has an ancient history.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

76 Haliyal Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Supa Taluk 3 Haliyal Taluk' Dandeli CMC

77 Karwar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Karwar Taluk 7 Ankola Taluk

78 Kumta Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 8 Kumta Taluk 10 Honavar Taluk (Part) 1 Honnavar Circle. Honavar TP

79 Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 11 Bhatkal Taluk 10 Honavar Taluk (Part) 2 Mavinkurva and 3 Manki Circles.

80 Sirsi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 9 Siddapur Taluk 6 Sirsi Taluk (Part) 1 Sirsi Kasaba (Rural), 3 Hulekal and 4 Sampakhand Circles. Sirsi CMC

81 Yellapur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Yellapur Taluk 5 Mundgod Taluk 6 Sirsi Taluk (Part) 2 Banavasi Circle.

Places of interest

Tagore Beach, Karwar, Devbag, Sadashivgad, Tilmati Beach, Kurumgad Island, Guddalli Peakn, Katyayani Temple, Aversa, Belekeri Beach, Gokarn, Om Beach, Yana, Alvekodi Beach, Dhareshwar, St. Xavier Church, Chandavar, Kadra, Anshi, Ulavi, Murdeshwar, Apsara Konda, Idagunji, Basavaraj Durga Island, Karikannamma Temple, Higund, Gerusoppa, Gerusoppa Valley, Haduvalli, Bhatkal, Dandeli, Kavala Caves, Sintheri Rocks, Castle Rock, Ambikanagar, Haliyal, Marikamba Temple, Banavasi, Sonda, Sahasra Linga, Shivganga Falls, Kavadi Kere, Jenu Kallu Gudda, Magod Falls, Sathodi Falls, Unchalli Falls, Burude Jog, Jog Falls, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Tibetian Settlement