Shanivarsanthe

Shanivarsanthe
ಶನಿವಾರಸಂತೆ
Town
Shanivarsanthe

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 12°36′N 75°52′E / 12.6°N 75.87°E / 12.6; 75.87Coordinates: 12°36′N 75°52′E / 12.6°N 75.87°E / 12.6; 75.87
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Kodagu
Elevation 1,027 m (3,369 ft)
Languages
  Official Kannada
  Other Kannada, Tulu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 571235
Vehicle registration KA-12

Shanivarsanthe/Sanivarsanthe is a small town in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the towns of Somwarpet taluk, in the north-east of the district.

The main crops grown in the area are coffee, paddy and spices.

Kannada, Kodava Takk, Tulu, Beary bashe, Hindi and English are spoken by the people.

Flora and fauna

Coffee and paddy are the major crop in the region. Other crops, like pepper, cardamom, ginger, and other vegetables are also grown. Also it is famous for growing silver wood.

Religion and Caste

Hindus, Muslims along with some Christians are present in this town, while the main castes are Vokkaligas, Lingayats & Kodavas among the Hindus. Both Urdu and Muslim Malayalam (Byare Bashe) are spoken among the Muslims.

Notable persons

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