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| Country | India |
| Region | Tulu nadu |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Dakshina Kannada |
| MLA | S. Angara |
| Population | 18,026 (2001[update]) |
| Official languages | Kannada,Tulu,Konkani,Kodava,Malayalam |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 108 metres (354 ft) |
Sullia (Kannada,Tulu,Konkani:ಸುಳ್ಯ) (also known as Sulya[1][2]) 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 the two major cities of Karnataka – Mysore and Mangalore – runs through Sullia.
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An historical revolution took place during 1837[3] when a majority of the Gowdas, and other castes from Amara Sullia,[4] Madikeri and Bhagamandala went and fought for freedom against British.
They could hoist their flag in Mangalore and on their way back they were caught by the British due to the leakage of their hideouts by Kodavas. Due to the threat from Tippu Sultan, Kodava Rajas had become more loyal to the British and he then asked Coorgis/Kodavas to supress the Kodagu Gowdas from rising against British in 1837. It was hence named after it as Amara Sullya Dhange.
The Academy of Liberal Education, founded in 1967 by Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, garnered for Sullia nationwide recognition for its excellence in educational services.
While the majority of residents are Hindus, the population also includes Muslims, Christians and Jains. The communities follow the Dakshina kannada culture.
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 and improper drainage system in the town, flush breeding ground mosquitoes.
The culture of Sullia is a blend of Tuluva culture with a tinge of Kodava culture. People speak Tulu, Kannada, Konkani,Malayalam and Kodava languages.
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, rice, banana, vanilla and jackfruit.
main attraction sampaje panchalingeshwara temple
Public education in Sullia is mostly served by government bodies.
The Academy of Liberal Education [6] 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, the Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country.
This institution is for orphans and poor people among the Muslim community. Orphan children get boarding and education here.
The following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.
Sampaje 'Uluvaru Thalamane