Kodavoor

Kodavoor
Kodavooru
town
Kodavoor

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 13°21′25″N 74°42′56″E / 13.35705°N 74.715480°E / 13.35705; 74.715480Coordinates: 13°21′25″N 74°42′56″E / 13.35705°N 74.715480°E / 13.35705; 74.715480
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Udupi
Elevation 8.83 m (28.97 ft)
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 576106
Telephone code 0820
Vehicle registration KA-20

Kodavooru is a small town belonging to the temple city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. Home to Lord Shankaranarayana Temple and many other small sacred Hindu temples, it has a long history of its own.

History

Legend has it that Kroda Muni, a Hindu saint, had his ashram here and was doing 'thapassu' here for the good of the world, thus the name Krodasharama, which then converted into Kodavooru.

Nature and landscape

Being a typical coastal town, it is surrounded by coconut trees and paddy fields which contribute to its fine appearance during the monsoon.

Tourism

Culture

Important events

Language

Industry

Being a small town, it depends on agriculture as the main source of income. A considerable number of people here also rely on the fisheries which are supplied by the fishing harbour at the nearby town of Malpe. Beedi (a type of cigarette) Industries and Milk Producers Unions contribute a considerable degree of industry to the city.

Transportation

Kodavooru has reliable public transportation with buses connecting from places like Garadimajalu, Santhekatte to Udupi and Malpe.

Banking and finance

Canara Bank - Kodavooru Branch and Kodavooru Vyavasaya Seva Sahakari Sangha (a co-operative) bank operate here.

Schools and colleges

While Kodavooru does have a primary school, residents have to depend on nearby Malpe, Udupi or Kallianpur for higher education.

References

  1. Biographies of Great Indians
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