Sullia

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Karnataka • India
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 Sullia 
Coordinates: 12°33′29″N 75°23′21″E / 12.55806, 75.38917
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 108 m (354 ft)
District(s) Dakshina Kannada
Population 18,026 (2001)
MLA TBD
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• Vehicle
• 574239
• +91-8257
• KA-21

Coordinates: 12°33′29″N 75°23′21″E / 12.55806, 75.38917 Sullia (ಸುಳ್ಯ) (also know as Sulya) is a taluk in Dakshina Kannada district of the state of Karnataka ( ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ), India. It is a small town, surrounded with evergreen wooded mountains being a part of 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 offers variety of continuing educations to students from around the world. Road connecting the two major cities of Karnataka; Mysore and Mangalore runs through Sullia.


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[edit] History

The name Sullia has come from the word "suli" which in Kannada means "whirlpool". This whirlpool is near Kurunjibhag and is very dangerous.

Academy of Liberal Education founded in 1967 by Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, provided Sullia a nationwide recognition for the excellence in Educational services.

[edit] People & culture

Inherited from the mother nation India, Sullia is a home for people from all religion. Sullia is famous for its rich religious tradition. The majority of residents are Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains. The main languages of Sullia are Kannada(official language),Havyaka(Language of Brahmins), Are-kannada (Arebhashe), Tulu, Konkani, Malayalam, local version of Malayalam and Tamil language.

[edit] Climate

The monsoon rains during the months of June to September. The spring season occurs during the month of November to January. During this season the local temperature ranges between 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF). The summer or dry season between the month of February to May

[edit] Economy / Agriculture

Economy of Sullia is mainly attributed to agriculture and horticulture. The region has got fertile land and rich water resources. It is blessed by nature to help grow rubber trees, arecanut, cashew nut, rice, banana,venilla and jackfruit.

[edit] Media

News media Suddi Bidugade is the local weekly news paper publishing local events in Kannada language. Other popular Kannada daily news papers covering wider global area news are Udayavani, Sanjevani, Kannada Prabha, Prajavani. English news papers available on the local news stands are Deccan Herald, The Hindu, The Times of India and Vijaya Times.

[edit] Main attractions

A waterfall on the way from Madikeri to Sullia
A waterfall on the way from Madikeri to Sullia

[edit] Nature Hiking

Sullia, geographically being located in a cradle of Western Ghats surrounded with rich green woods, forms a main attraction spot for the nature hiking individuals and groups. It accommodates several mountains, to name a few, Kumara Parvatha, Bisila Ghaati, Bantamale, Patti Gudde and Sampaje Ghaati, in and around.

The places mentioned may be the perfect choices for the trekkers and mountaineers. They contain a variety of land scapes with small and large water streams. On the pathways, one would come across diverse species of flora and fauna. In the mid-nature, it would a tireless day long walking. Mountain tops, with mild breeze under the sparkling sky, would be a soothing place to relax and get ready for the return trek.

[edit] Education

Public Schools and Colleges

Most of the public education in Sullia are served by Government bodies.

  • Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath [1] Model Higher Primary Schools (In Kannada Language: Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath Madari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale)
  • Govt., High School, Gandhinagar, Sullia
  • Govt., Pre-University College, Sullia. (old name: juniour college)


Private Schools and Colleges
  • Rotary English Medium School [2]
  • St. Brigids' Higher Primary School
  • St. Joseph's (English Medium) Primary School
  • Shree Sharada Girls Pre-University College
  • Jnana Ganga Central School, Bellare
  • K.V.G E.M.H.S Sullia


Charity Schools
  • Ansariya Yatheem Khana [3] Providing free education to orphans and poor people from Muslim Community.


Academy of Liberal Education

The Academy of Liberal Education[4] is a Registered Society established in the year 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, Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country.


Ansariya Yatheem Khana

This institution is for orphan and poor people among Muslim community. Here boarding such a kind of children is organized and responsibility taken to educate them.

[edit] Transportation

Road

The following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.

  • Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) owned by Govt of Karnataka.
  • Buses and taxicabs (Usually shared by many passengers to cut cost) transport services by local private parties.
  • 3-Wheeler Auto Rickshaw (taxi) for local short distance transportation.
  • Nearest railway station is Puttur train station. The new train (started from 08-december-07)between Mangalore and Bangalore is passing through Subramanya.
Air
Water

[edit] Sports and games

[edit] Amateur radio activities

The only amateur radio operator of Sullia Thaluk is Mr. Thirumaleshwar Bhat. His call sign is VU3THK and location is Kukkujadka.


[edit] See also

Nearby Places/Cities/Towns

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