Sullia

Sullia
ಸುಳ್ಯ
Taluk
Sullia

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 12°33′29″N 75°23′21″E / 12.55806°N 75.38917°E / 12.55806; 75.38917Coordinates: 12°33′29″N 75°23′21″E / 12.55806°N 75.38917°E / 12.55806; 75.38917
Country  India
State  Karnataka
Region Tulu nadu
District Dakshina Kannada
Government
 • MLA S. Angara
Elevation 108 m (354 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 19,958[1]
Languages
 • Official Tulu, Kannada, Are Bhashe, Kodava
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 574239
Telephone code 91-8257
Vehicle registration KA-21
Website www.sulliatown.gov.in

Sullia(also known as Sulya) (Kannada: ಸುಳ್ಯ)is a taluk in the Dakshina Kannada district of the state of Karnataka, India. It is a small town, surrounded with evergreen wooded mountains in the Western Ghats range in South India. Sullia has plantations of rubber, areca nut, coconut, cashew nut, black pepper and banana. Education centers in Sullia offer a variety of education to students from around the world. The road connecting two major cities of Karnataka – Mangalore and Mysore – runs through Sullia.

History

Coat of arms of Kodagu Gowdas adopted from Jangama (Lingayite monk) Kalyanaswamy's 1837 flag

An historical revolution took place during 1837 when a majority of the Gowdas, Bunts, Kodavas, Billava, Kudiyas, Mogaveeras, Brahmins, Adidravidas, Vokkaligas and other castes from Amara Sullia, Madikeri and Bhagamandala went and fought for freedom against British.[2][3][4][5] .[6]

People

While the majority of residents are Hindu, the population also includes Muslims, Christians and Jains. The communities follow the Dakshina Kannada culture.

Climate

The monsoon comes during the months of June to September. The spring season occurs between November and January. During this season the local temperature ranges between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The summer or dry season occurs between February and May. Due to heavy rainfall .

Earthquake

Minor earthquake were felt in KVG Dental College Sullia on 11 April 2012 afternoon at 2.33pm and it was first earthquake in Sullia Taluk.

The quake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter Scale, was recorded at around 2.22 pm in parts of Sullia Taluk on Sunday, 14 October afternoon. Tremors were felt across Sullia Taluk.The tremor’s epicentre lay at a depth of 5 km, the meteorological department said in its preliminary report.Tremors were felt in Jalsoor,Subramanya, Markanja, Sampaje, Peraje and other places. Panic-stricken locals ran out of their houses fearing earthquake.And it was Second earthquake in 2012 reported in Sullia Taluk.

Culture

The culture of Sullia is a blend of Tuluva culture with a tinge of Kodava culture. People speak Gowda Kannada, Kannada, Are Bhashe, Tulu, Konkani, Havigannada(Havyaka Kannada), Kodava languages. During 1972 onwards plenty of Tamils repatriated from Sri Lanka to Sullia to work under Rubber Plantations under KFDC, hence there are plenty of Tamil speaking communities most of them are belonged to Hinduism.

Economy / Agriculture

The economy of Sullia is mainly based on agriculture and horticulture. The region has fertile land and rich water resources. The main crops are rubber trees, areca nut, cashew nut, cocoa, rice, banana, vanilla, coconut and jackfruit.

Main attractions

A waterfall on the way from Madikeri to Sullia

main attraction sampaje panchalingeshwara temple

Education

Public Schools and Colleges

Public education in Sullia is mostly served by government bodies.

Private Schools and Colleges
Charity Schools


Academy of Liberal Education

The Academy of Liberal Education is a Registered Society established in 1967 with the sole objective of providing quality education in all branches, including professional courses. Powered by the visionary leadership of Sri Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, Founder President, the Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country.

Ansariya Yatheem Khana

This institution is for orphans and poor people among the Muslim community. Orphan children get boarding and education here.

Transportation

Road

The following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.

Air
Water

Sports and games

See also

Nearby places

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sulliatown.gov.in/
  2. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/2004/10/31/stories/2004103102280300.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/19/stories/2005051901540300.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/316458/account-uprising.html
  5. ↑ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/316455/fate-insurgents.html
  6. ↑ NH-234 "DK's New NH to connect three states" Check |url= value (help). timesofindia.com. Retrieved 16 November 2011.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sullia.
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