Brahmavar is a taluk in Udupi district located on NH 66 (formerly NH 17), 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of the Udupi in Karnataka, India.
Brahmavara | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Brahmavara Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 13°24′14″N 74°42′25″E / 13.404°N 74.707°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi District |
| Population | |
• Total | 131,203[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Kundagannada, Tulu. |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576213[2] |
| Telephone code | 0820[3] |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20[4] |
Location
editBrahmavara is about 68 kilometres (40 mi) north of Mangalore and about 13 kilometres (10 mi) north of Udupi on the National highway NH 66 (formerly NH 17). The Suvarna and Sita Rivers, originating in Western Ghats, form backwaters around Brahmavara before joining the Arabian Sea near Hangarkatte.
Brahmavara is surrounded by several villages, including Handadi, Baikady, Pethri, Kunjal, Kumragod, Salikeri, Haradi and Matapadi. Barkur is to the north of Brahmavara, and the temple city Udupi to its south.
References
edit- ^ "4 gram panchayats pass resolution to merge with Brahmawar". The Times of India. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Central Excise and Service Tax Location Code (Areas Under the Range West of Mangalore-II DVN (610201)". Central Excise and Service Tax. Retrieved 14 July 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "STD Codes for cities in Karnataka". Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Archived from the original on 17 April 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
- ^ "List of RTOs". AICDA (All India Car Dealers Association). Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2008.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Brahmavar.
- Rotary Brahmavar International
- Saint Mary's Syrian PU College
- Jesuvera. "Holy Family Church, Brahmavar". Jmjbvr.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 January 2013.