Suntikoppa
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Suntikoppa is a small town in Kodagu district, Karnataka state, India.
Location
The geographical coordinates of Suntikopa are 12° 28' 0" North, 75° 50' 0" East. It is a small township between Madikeri and Kushalnagar on the Mangalore Mysore National highway.
Economy
Sunday is the market day for Suntikoppa, on which day the neighboring people from villages come to shop for the week's supplies.
Suburbs and villages
The main localities of Suntikoppa are Pump House, Aparand badavane, 1st Block, Maduramma Badavane, Ulugulli Badavane, Rama Badavane, Guddappa Badavane and Gaddehalla. Nearest Villages are Kodagara Halli, Kambibaane, 7th Hosakote, Naakoor, Garagandoor, Kedakkal, Kadlemane etc.
Education
"St Antony’s School", "St Mary’s English Medium School and PU College" and "Govt Primary and High School and Govt Pre University College" are the major educational institutes in Suntikoppa Town. Apart from these there are few other schools nearby which come under the township like Shanthinikethan School, Naada High School Kodagarahalli etc. There’s also a school run by the Tata coffee Limited called “Swastha” for the Mentally Challenged Children.
Places of worship
Temples: Sri Rama Mandira, Aiyappa Temple, Muthappa Temple, Churches: St Antony’s Church. Mosques: Suntikoppa hanafi masjid, Suntikoppa Shafi masjid and Salafi masjid.
Festivals
Suntikoppa is a very peaceful place and people from all religion, caste and creed live in harmony. Religious festivals like Ayudha Pooja, Diwali, Christmas, Muthappa temple feast, St Antony’s Church Feast are celebrated in great grandeur. Aayudha Pooja, Muthappa Temple Feast and Republic Day are the major attractions in which thousands of people gather from around the State. A dance competition is organized by the Driver’s Association of Suntikoppa called “Dance Mela” on the occasion of Republic Day and Schools, Colleges and other groups participate..
Main attractions of Suntikoppa is Coffee & pepper Estates.. Madhuramma Estate is the one of the biggest area in Suntikoppa nowadays its growing as a residential area...main sports in Suntikoppa is Football yearly the Gold cup matches had been held by blue boys club which is the local football club.
See also
- Bylakuppe
- Kaveri Nisargadhama
- Dubare Elephant camp
- Kushalanagar
Post office
The Pin Code for Suntikoppa is 571237, telephone area code is 08276
12°28′N 75°50′E / 12.467°N 75.833°E
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