Byndoor, Karnataka

Byndoor
ಬೈಂದೂರು
Coastal Town
Byndoor

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 13°51′58″N 74°38′00″E / 13.866°N 74.6333°E / 13.866; 74.6333Coordinates: 13°51′58″N 74°38′00″E / 13.866°N 74.6333°E / 13.866; 74.6333
Country  India
State  Karnataka
District Udupi District
Government
 • MLA Gopala Poojary
Elevation 42 m (138 ft)
Population
 • Total 33,450
PIN 576214
Vehicle registration KA-20
Nearest city Kundapura, Udupi, Bhatkala
Sex ratio 1.09 ♂/♀
Legislature type Bicameral
Vidhan Sabha constituency BYNDOOR Vidhansabha Kshethra(124th)
Website www.byndoor.com

Byndoor is a coastal town in Udupi district in the state of Karnataka, India.Byndoor town lies on NH-66 running between Panvel and Kochi and is one of the major stations along the Konkan Railway line after Udupi and Kundapura -(Mookambika road Byndoor) running between Mumbai and Mangalore. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.This place was also known as Bindupura. Byndoor is notable for the Kollur Temple, Someshwara beach, Kosalli Falls, Ottinene Sunsent Point K. Gopala Poojary is the four times congress MLA from Baindur Constituency[1] and the president of Udupi District Congress Committee.[2]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Byndoor Town had a population of approximately 36,340. Males constitute 50% of the population and females constitute 50%. Byndoor has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 88% and female literacy of 78%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Byndoor City
Religion Percent
Hinduism
  
 42%
Christians
  
 30%
Islam
  
 20%
Others†
  
 8%
Distribution of religions

History

This has historical importance, as being a harbour town and it is known for its Seneshwara temple. Previously it was ruled by the Jaina kings. Inscription (1356) refers to an endowment made to Gokarneshwara, Marthandeshwara and Bhanu deva Basadi. Another inscription of 1449 gives some information regarding the endowment offered to Parshwanatha temple's professionals school, to Brahmadeva's lamp, to God Bankeshwara and to the mutts. Another inscription states that the antiquity of Seneshwara as old as Treta Yuga. There is an opinion that Rama had stayed for a night here while on his way to Lanka and thought of constructing a bridge to Lanka from here itself; but was dropped on the advice of Bindumaharshi. There is an opinion that the Seneshwara linga was installed by Rama. Now this temple has been protected by the Dharmasthala Dharmothana Committee. Baindupur was named so because of Bindhumaharshi. Later it was named as Bainduru. An inscription of 1359 (Paduvari) mentions 240 mude of rice being given by the commander Chikkamallaiah to the Seneshwara God of Bainduru. Another inscription of 1360 has also mention the offering of 100 mude rice to goddess Balari' of Virupakshapura. Yet another inscription of 1365, (Bainduru) mention the endowments made to Narasimhadeva mutt. An inscription of 1449 reveals an endowment made to God Parshwanatha and to the mutts of Ganganadu and Bankeshwara Gayatridevi. An inscription of 1508 (Baindur), refer to the endowment given to Seneshwara temple and to Chaturmukha Mutt, during the reign of Veera Narasimha, by the Indarasa Odeya. In an inscription of 1524, seen in the Seneshwara temple, the endowments made to Baindurunadu Seneshwara, Narasimhadeva, Gopinatha deva and for the services of local mutts is recorded in detail. [3]

Demography

The population of Baindur is a mixture of Hindus, Roman Catholics and Muslims. The Muslims of Baindur are predominantly Nawayati. The main language spoken in Byndoor is Kundapura kannada.Gowda Saraswatha Brahmins and Roman Catholic families in Baindur speaks Konkani as their mother tongue.

Etymology

There is an opinion that Rama had stayed for a night here while on his way to Lanka and thought of constructing a bridge to Lanka from here itself; but was dropped on the advice of Bindumaharshi. There is an opinion that the Seneshwara linga was installed by Rama. Now this temple has been protected by the Dharmasthala Dharmothana Committee. Baindupur was named so because of Bindhumaharshi. [4]

Activity

Farming is the preferred occupation of the locals. Small time fishing is also one of the important activities of the local people.

Business

Baindur also has many co-operative banks, nationalised banks.

Places of Interest

Seneshwara Temple, Sri Ramachandra Mandira and Mahakali Temple. The Seneshwara Temple is a very old temple and the history of this temple dates back to few centuries. Sri Someshwara temple is one of the most beautiful temples located near Baindur, which is on the seashore. One of the popular pilgrim centers of Karnataka, Kollur Mookambika Temple is just 28 km from Baindur. Baindur has also a railway station, which connects the place to Mangalore and Mumbai via Konkan Railway.

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Sea shore

The beaches are the main attractions in the towns located on Coastal Karnataka. Even in Byndoor, the Beach is the main place of interest. The beach here is famous for the beautiful sunset. The serenity and silence of this place attracts many tourists. Still a glorious sunset with peace and calm, is at 'Kshitija Nesara Dhama' in Ottinene near Byndoor.


Culture

Mookambika Road Byndoor

Mookambika Road Byndoor (Code:BYNR) is the main railway station in the costal town of Byndoor. Trains from here connect the city to prominent state capitals of India like ,Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram (via Southern Railway), Mumbai (via Konkan Railways) and so forth.[2][3] Rail connectivity in Byndoor was established in 1997.

Trains Originating From Byndoor

Passenger trains originating from Byndoor.[5]
No. Train No: Origin Destination Train Name
1. 56665/56666 Kannur Mookmabika Road Byndoor Mookambika Passenger
No of Trains Stops at Mookmanika Road Byndoor
No. Train No: Train Name Source Destination Service
1. 12133 Mangalore Express Mumbai Mangalore Daily
2. 12134 Mumbai Express Mangalore Mumbai Daily
3. 12619 Matsyagandha Express Mumbai Mangalore Daily
4. 12620 Matsyagandha Express Mangalore Mumbai Daily
5. 16345 Netravati Express Mumbai Thiruvananthapuram Daily
6. 16346 Netravati Express Thiruvananthapuram Mumbai Daily
7. 22636 Intercity express Madgaon Mangaluru Daily
8. 22635 Intercity express Mangaluru Madgaon Daily
9. 12977 Marusagar Express Ernakulam Ajmir Monday
10. 12978 Marusagar Express Ajmir Ernakulam Wednesday
11. 16311 Bikenar-Kochuveli Express Bikenar Kochuveli Thursday
12. 16312 Bikenar-Kochuveli Express Kochuveli Bikenar Sunday
13. 16311 Bavanagar-Kochuveli Express Bavanagar Kochuveli Monday
14. 16312 Bikenar-Kochuveli Express Kochuveli Bavanagar Friday

Tourist spots in the town of Byndoor

Educational Institutes

  1. St Thomas residential English school[CBSE] Nitydhar Nagar Byndoor.
  2. HMMS English Medium School Byndoor.
  3. Sowkhya English Medium School Byndoor.
  4. Holy Cross English medium school and kindergarten Near Church Byndoor.
  5. Green Valley National School Byndoor Distance[ICSE] Byndoor.
  6. Sowkhya D.Ed College Byndoor.
  7. Govt. First Grade College,Vidya Nagar Byndoor.
  8. Govt PU College Byndoor.
  9. Sowkhya First Grade College Byndoor.
  10. Rathubai Janatha High School Yojana Nagar Byndoor.
  11. SDM School Mayyadi Byndoor.
  12. Holy Cross Hr Pry school Byndoor.
  13. Govt Urdu School Byndoor.
  14. Govt Model Higher primary school Byndoor

Healthcare

Byndoor town provides moderate health-care facilities through both Government and private hospital set-ups. Being a Taluk headquarters, Byndoor has Government Community Health Centre. It provides specialty health care facilities also. However, generally the major role is played by the private practitioners and hospitals. There are quite good and affordable modern and Ayurveda clinics, dental clinics, Homeopathy clinics provide health care facility.

Geography

Byndoor is surrounded by Arabian Sea and forest regions. Byndoor attracts nature lovers. Apart from this, there are many historic places surrounding the city.

 Arabian Sea Bhatkal Jog Falls
Arabian Sea Kollur
   Byndoor  
Arabian Sea Kundapur Siddapura

News and Media

Other nearby places

References

  1. ↑ Poojary, Gopal. http://myneta.info/karnataka2013/candidate.php?candidate_id=460. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/undecided-bjp-gives-head-start-to-hegde/article5775804.ece. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ http://www.udupitourism.com/places.php
  4. ↑ http://www.udupitourism.com/places.php
  5. ↑ http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/1470

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