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| Ankola ಅಂಕೋಲಾ | |
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| Coordinates | 14°40′01″N 74°18′00″E / 14.667°N 74.3°ECoordinates: 14°40′01″N 74°18′00″E / 14.667°N 74.3°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Uttara Kannada |
| Population • Density |
14,309 (2001[update]) • 1,928.44 /km2 (4,995 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
7.42 square kilometres (2.86 sq mi) • 16 metres (52 ft) |
Ankola (Kannada: ಅಂಕೋಲಾ, Konkani:अंकोला) which is a Taluk (an administrative subdivision) is in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. A small town by any standard surrounded by numerous temples. It is in line with Arabian sea. The beaches present at this place are Baskal gudda, nadibag, shedikuli, keni, Belekeri and many more.Ankola is famous for its native breed of mango called ishaad and for cashews harvesting.
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[edit] Geography
Ankola is located at 14°40′N 74°18′E / 14.67°N 74.3°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet).Belekeri is a natural port, which is mainly used to ship iron ore to china and Europe.Ankola is known as BARDOLI OF KARNATAKA.
[edit] VILLAGES OF ANKOLA
Famous villages of ankola are BELEKERI, BHAVIKERI, HICHGAD, KANGIL, KENI, ALGERI, SOORVE, BADGERI, AVERSA, HATTIKERI, HARVADA, BELSE, MANJAGUNI, KUDARGI, HILLUR.
[edit] SCHOOLS OF ANKOLA
NIRMALA HRUDAYA,PMHS,JAI HIND HIGH SCHOOL,KLE.MANY students go to kendriya vidyalaya karwar from ankola as it very good school.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Ankola had a population of 14,306. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ankola has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Ankola's population includes diverse communities including Namadhari Naiks,Nadavaras,Halakki Vokkaligas, Havyaka Brahmins, Goud Saraswat Brahmins,Gudigars,Kunabis,Konkan Marathas,Madvals,Gomantak Maratha Samaj,Kannada Vaishyas,Siddis,Marathas,Bunts, Fishermen(Bandaries),Muslims(Nawayathis) and Christians.
The main language spoken in Ankola Town is Kannada and Konkani.Kannada is the predominant language in Ankola Town.But Konkani is spoken by 40% of the population of Ankola city.The people of this city are bilingual which means they can speak both Kannada and Konkani languages in the Ankola Town. Marathi is spoken by a small but significant minority of the population of the Ankola city.
[edit] Beaches in Ankola
Ankola lies on the coast of Arabian Sea so it has got many beaches. Some famous beaches are Nadibag,Gabitkeni, R.B Ankola Beach,Honey Beach, keni beach.
[edit] News and Media
- Karwar eNews is one of the major local newspaper in the region [3]
- Karavali Munjavu is famous local news paper.[4]
- Arya news, City News, Canera News are some important news channels.
[edit] Culture
[edit] Folk Dance
Famous folk dance in Ankola is Yakshagana. There's also a tribal dance called "Suggi".
[edit] Festivals
An annual mela called 'Bandihabba' is celebrated on Buddha Poornima in the month of May. This is an important festival to be celebrated for nine days. On ninth day the mela is conducted near Shantadurga temple and people from around the town and village will throng to temple and celebrate it.
Another big festival called 'Karthik' is celebrated during November when five temple deities will be out of Ankola town on Palakki for a night stay and will return next morning. The entire town celebrates this town with fire works.
- Temples of Ankola, Karnataka
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Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Temple, Ankola, Karnataka
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Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Temple, Ankola, Karnataka
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Lakshmi Narayan Mahamaya Temple, Ankola, Karnataka
[edit] Cuisine
Usual diet contains boiled white rice(called Kuchige akki) and fish, basale soppina hulaga (a vegetable sambar) & Koli Asi (chicken currys). Being a coastal town fish is consumed by large part of population. Special Preparations - 1. Kotte Roti - A form of idli-like preparation,steam cooked in a conical shaped container constructed using jackfruit leaves.Kajmiji is a local sweet.
[edit] Transportation
In Ankola public transport is famous. It comes under NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation). It is connected to neighbouring coastal taluks.They are Kumta and Karwar via NH-17.[5] Railyway station is about 3 km from the town.[5]
[edit] By road and train
- North South Direction - It is well connected to Mangalore and Goa - by bus and train. Konkan railways operate fairly regular services. Bangalore is connected by road. The National Highway 17( NH-17, now NH -66 ) passes through Ankola from Goa to Udupi.
- East Direction - Connected to Hubli by National Highway 63.
[edit] Airports
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ankola
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Karwar eNews
- ^ Karavali Munjavu
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[edit] External links
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- Shree Katyayani Baneshwar Temple at Aversa, Ankola Taluka
- ikarwar . in is a 1st karwar video sharing web site
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[edit] SPECIAL NAME OF ANKOLA
-ANKOLA is also known as BARDOLI OF KARNATAKA. -ANKOLA is also known for its mangoes ISHAAD,RATNAGIRI,TOTAPURI,MALLIKA etc.
