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'''[[Bhatkal]]''' ([[Kannada]]:ಭಟ್ಕಳ, [[Urdu]]:بھٹکل, [[Arabic]]: بهتكل) is also known as Batecala in some historical text especially in Portuguese history. Bhatkal is a [[port]] town in [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. The town lies on [[NH-17]] running between [[Mumbai]] and [[Mangalore]]. Bhatkal is one of the major stations along the [[Konkan Railway]] line running between Mumbai and [[Mangalore]].The nearest airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]].
Old name:-'''Abad Qila'''
==History==
By virtue of its strategic location, Bhatkal has a chequered history. Bhatkal witnessed the rise and fall of several dynasties and rulers. A part of [[Hoysala empire]] in 1291 to 1343, Bhatkal later fell into the hands of the [[Vijayanagara empire]]. After the disintegration of the empire, the Saluva (Jain) rulers of Hadwalli (a town on the State Highway towards [[Jog Falls]]) brought this coveted town under their control. Many temples and basadis were constructed during this period. Vestiges of this period can be found in Mudbhatkal, where a few temples of that era still stand.

[[Chola]] emperors under [[Aditya I]], his son [[Parantaka I]] and successor [[Sundara Chola]] also known as Paranta Chola II initially inavaded and conquered territories in the [[Kannada]] country between Gangavadi on the [[Mysore]] plateau and Bhatkal on the Sahyadri coast 880-975 AD. The Cholas invaded Bhatkal during 10th century. As a sign of their victory in Kannada country, they built [[Solesvara]] Temple, believed to be the oldest temple, in commemoration of their conquest. Inscriptions from successive kings from [[Parantaka Chola I]] to [[Kulothunga Chola III]] mention their generals as 'Lords of the Konkana' which included Bhatkal and of paying obesience to Lord Solesvarar of Konkana(**). The Portuguese also made their presence felt here in the beginning of the 16th century. From the Keladi rulers, Bhatkal was passed on to [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]] and later to the [[British Empire in India|British]] in 1799 after [[Tipu Sultan]] died.

==Geography==
Bhatkal is located at {{coord|13.97|N|74.57|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Bhatkal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhatkal]</ref> It has an average elevation of 4&nbsp;metres (13&nbsp;ft).

[[Qiblah]] direction for [[Islam|Muslim Prayers]]:-287.9223 from [[north]] [[clockwise]]

==Demographics==
As of 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> 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 Hindu and the Muslim [[Nawayath]] communities are predominant in Bhatkal. The people of Bhatkal are typically called "Bhatkalis" and have since the 1960s spread afar, including UK, America, Australia but more so across the Middle East especially Dubai. Kannada is the most widely spoken language of the town.

==Educational institutions==
The town is strewn with educational institutions managed by Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, a pioneering education trust founded in 1919. It has played a prominent role in spreading education across all sections of society in Bhatkal. The Bhatkal Education Trust also runs a few institutions. The [[Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India|Jamia Islamia]] is a centre for [[Islam|Islamic studies]].

*Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management
*Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College
*Anjuman Nursery and Primary School
*Anjuman Girls High School
*Anjuman Engineering College
*Zangi Girls High School
*Anjuman Pre-University College for Women
*Anjuman College for Women
*Anjuman Institute of Management
*Anjuman Boys High School
*Anjuman Noor Primary School
*Anjuman Girls High School, Navayath Colony
*Anjuman Azad Primary School
*The New English School
*The New English Pre-University college
*Shree Guru Sudhindra College
*Shree Guru Sudhindra BBA & BCA College
*Shree Jnaaneshwari College of Education (B.Ed)
*Shree Jnaaneshwari College of Education (M.Ed)
*H.H. Swami Parijnanashram College of Education (D.Ed)
*Vidyanjali Public School (CICSE Syllabus) Bhatkal
*Vidyabharati English Medium School Bhatkal
*Anand Ashram Convent School Bhatkal
[[File:Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India.jpg|thumb|Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India]]
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*[[Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India]]
*Jamia Saliha
*Jamia Maktab
*Karavali High School
*Shams English Medium High School
*Shams Nursery and Primary School
*Islamia Anglo Urdu High School
*Naunihaal Central School
*Navayath Colony School
*Shams English Medium High School
*Shams Nursery and Primary School

==External links==
* [http://www.bhatkaltown.gov.in/ Bhatkal Town Municipal Council]
* [http://www.sahilonline.org/ Sahilonline daily news portal]
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/406664

==References==
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[[Category:Railway stations on Konkan Railway]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Uttara Kannada district]]

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Revision as of 11:14, 27 July 2011

File:Clock tower of Bhatkal.jpg
Shamsuddin Circle
Bhatkal, Karnataka, India
Bhatkal
town
Population
 (2001)
 • Total31,774

Bhatkal (Kannada:ಭಟ್ಕಳ, Urdu:بھٹکل, Arabic: بهتكل) is also known as Batecala in some historical text especially in Portuguese history. Bhatkal is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The town lies on NH-17 running between Mumbai and Mangalore. Bhatkal is one of the major stations along the Konkan Railway line running between Mumbai and Mangalore.The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport. Old name:-Abad Qila

History

By virtue of its strategic location, Bhatkal has a chequered history. Bhatkal witnessed the rise and fall of several dynasties and rulers. A part of Hoysala empire in 1291 to 1343, Bhatkal later fell into the hands of the Vijayanagara empire. After the disintegration of the empire, the Saluva (Jain) rulers of Hadwalli (a town on the State Highway towards Jog Falls) brought this coveted town under their control. Many temples and basadis were constructed during this period. Vestiges of this period can be found in Mudbhatkal, where a few temples of that era still stand.

Chola emperors under Aditya I, his son Parantaka I and successor Sundara Chola also known as Paranta Chola II initially inavaded and conquered territories in the Kannada country between Gangavadi on the Mysore plateau and Bhatkal on the Sahyadri coast 880-975 AD. The Cholas invaded Bhatkal during 10th century. As a sign of their victory in Kannada country, they built Solesvara Temple, believed to be the oldest temple, in commemoration of their conquest. Inscriptions from successive kings from Parantaka Chola I to Kulothunga Chola III mention their generals as 'Lords of the Konkana' which included Bhatkal and of paying obesience to Lord Solesvarar of Konkana(**). The Portuguese also made their presence felt here in the beginning of the 16th century. From the Keladi rulers, Bhatkal was passed on to Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and later to the British in 1799 after Tipu Sultan died.

Geography

Bhatkal is located at 13°58′N 74°34′E / 13.97°N 74.57°E / 13.97; 74.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 4 metres (13 ft).

Qiblah direction for Muslim Prayers:-287.9223 from north clockwise

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] 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 Hindu and the Muslim Nawayath communities are predominant in Bhatkal. The people of Bhatkal are typically called "Bhatkalis" and have since the 1960s spread afar, including UK, America, Australia but more so across the Middle East especially Dubai. Kannada is the most widely spoken language of the town.

Educational institutions

The town is strewn with educational institutions managed by Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, a pioneering education trust founded in 1919. It has played a prominent role in spreading education across all sections of society in Bhatkal. The Bhatkal Education Trust also runs a few institutions. The Jamia Islamia is a centre for Islamic studies.

  • Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management
  • Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College
  • Anjuman Nursery and Primary School
  • Anjuman Girls High School
  • Anjuman Engineering College
  • Zangi Girls High School
  • Anjuman Pre-University College for Women
  • Anjuman College for Women
  • Anjuman Institute of Management
  • Anjuman Boys High School
  • Anjuman Noor Primary School
  • Anjuman Girls High School, Navayath Colony
  • Anjuman Azad Primary School
  • The New English School
  • The New English Pre-University college
  • Shree Guru Sudhindra College
  • Shree Guru Sudhindra BBA & BCA College
  • Shree Jnaaneshwari College of Education (B.Ed)
  • Shree Jnaaneshwari College of Education (M.Ed)
  • H.H. Swami Parijnanashram College of Education (D.Ed)
  • Vidyanjali Public School (CICSE Syllabus) Bhatkal
  • Vidyabharati English Medium School Bhatkal
  • Anand Ashram Convent School Bhatkal
File:Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India.jpg
Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India
  • Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Karnataka, India
  • Jamia Saliha
  • Jamia Maktab
  • Karavali High School
  • Shams English Medium High School
  • Shams Nursery and Primary School
  • Islamia Anglo Urdu High School
  • Naunihaal Central School
  • Navayath Colony School
  • Shams English Medium High School
  • Shams Nursery and Primary School

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/406664

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhatkal
  2. ^ Template:GR
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