Everything about Bhatkal totally explained
Bhatkal is a
port town in
Uttara Kannada district of
Karnataka,
India. The
Nawayath Muslim community comes from Bhatkal.The town lies on
NH-17 running between Mumbai and
Mangaluru. Bhatkal is one of the major stations along
Konkan Railway line running between Mumbai and
Mangalore.The nearest airport is
Mangalore International Airport.
Chola invaded Bhatkal during 10th century.
Solesvara Temple, believed to be the oldest temple, was built in memory of the conquest.
Geography
Bhatkal is located at . It has an average elevation of 4
metres (13
feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India
census, Bhatkal had a population of 31,785. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhatkal has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 73%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The people of Bhatkal are typically called "Bhatkallies" and have since the 1960's spread afar, including UK, America, Australia but more so across the Middle East especially Dubai.
Educational Institutions
- Islamia Anglo Urdu High School
- Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College
- Anjuman Nursery and Primary School
- Anjuman Girls High School
- Anjuman Engineering College
- Anjuman Pre-University College for Women
- Anjuman College for Women
- Anjuman Institute of Management
- Anjuman Boys High School
- Anjuman Noor Primary School
- Navayath Colony School
- Anjuman Girls High School, Navayath Colony
- Anjuman Azad Primary School
- Naunihaal School
- The New English School
- Shree Guru Vidyadhiraj Pre-University college
- Shree Guru Sudhindra First Grade College
- Shree Jnaaneshwari College of Education (B.Ed)
There are also other schools which are managed by the State Government.
Nearby Places
Murdeshwara
Honnavar
Kumta
Byndoor
Shirur
Hadavalli
JogfallsFurther Information
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