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°ECoordinates: 13°51′58″N 74°38′00″E / 13.866°N 74.6333°E
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Udupi District
Government
 • MLA Gopala Poojary
Elevation 42 m (138 ft)
Population
 • Total 31,250
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 (or Bynduru, Baindur, Bainduru) 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-(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]

History

This has historical importance, as being an 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

Lodging

Tourist spots in the town of Byndoor

Educational Institutes

  1. St Thomas residential English school[CBSE] Nitydhar Nagar Byndoor.
  3. HMMS English Medium School Byndoor.
  5. Sowkhya English Medium School Byndoor.
  7. Holy Cross English medium school and kindergarten Near Church Byndoor.
  9. Green Valley National School Byndoor Distance[ICSE] Byndoor.
  11. Sowkhya D.Ed College Byndoor.
  13. Govt. First Grade College,Vidya Nagar Byndoor.
  15. Govt PU College Byndoor.
  17. Sowkhya First Grade College Byndoor.
  19. Rathubai Janatha High School Yojana Nagar Byndoor.
  21. SDM School Mayyadi Byndoor.
  23. Holy Cross Hr Pry school Byndoor.
  25. Govt Urdu School Byndoor.
  26. 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
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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