Hittalakoppa Explained

Hittalakoppa is one of the major villages of Siddapura taluk in Karwar District (Karnataka State), India. It is 11km away from Siddapur and 25 km away from Sagar city and 77.68 km from the city of Shimoga, 216 km from port city Mangalore and 323 km from state capital Bangalore.

Geography

Hittalakoppa lies in the Western Ghats of India. Nearby villages are Kavanchuru (2 km), Hosahalli (4 km), Arenduru (5 km), Nejjuru (4 km), Sulluru (5 km).

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Economy and culture

Agriculture is the main source of income for the residents. Land is very fertile and there is abundant water. Areca nut and paddy are the most grown crops.

There are three major temples in this village.

Once in 7 years, Maarikaamba fair will be held which is most popular fair in surrounding places.Main festivals of this villages are Mahashivarathri, Ugadi, Aridramale habba (Festival to welcome rain called Aaridra), Chouti (Ganesha festival), Bhoomi Hunnime and Deepavali.

Transport

Talaguppa is the nearest railway station and it is 8 km away. Daily trains are available to reach Bangalore and Mysore city from Talaguppa.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and private bus services are available.