Mulki, India Explained

Mulki Taluk
Native Name Lang:Karnataka
Other Name:Moolikapur, Mulky
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:13.1°N 74.8°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Dakshina Kannada
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:7
Population Total:17,274
Population As Of:2011[1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada
Demographics1 Title2:Regional
Demographics1 Info2:Kannada, Tulu, Konkani
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:KA-19
Iso Code:IN-KA

Mulki is a panchayat town located at Mangalore taluk in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is on the banks of Shambhavi River. It was earlier known as Moolikapur, turned to Mulki. A small town with people of diverse religions, it is 10 km north of Suratkal. Karnad is a locality within Mulki. Nearest railway station is Mulki railway station

Demographics

India census,[2] Mulki had a population of 16,398. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Mulki has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Mulki, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The majority population of Mulki is Hindu, although there is a significant diversity in the form of Muslim and Christians. Hindus in Mulki are very diverse in themselves with a significant population of Billavas, Mogaveeras, Bunts, Goud Saraswats and Tulu Brahmins.

Economy

Skilled workers form small cottage industries and are entrepreneurial. Other major contribution to the local economy comes from agriculture and fishing.

Surfing

Mulki has also become a hotspot for Surfing in India offering several uncrowded beaches and good surf from September to early June, with break for monsoons. [3] [4] Several surf clubs offer classes as well as board hires - notable among them, the Mantra Surf Club and Indica Surf club. Most surf clubs also offer kayaking and Stand up paddleboards in the local estuaries.

Notable people

Media

The nearby cities of Mangalore and Udupi provide print publications and Internet sites that report news about Mulki. The most prominent local news sources are:

  1. Udayavani
  2. Karavali Ale
  3. Daijiworld
  4. Varthabharathi
  5. Prajavani
  6. The Times of India

External links

karnataka.gov.in

Notes and References

  1. http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} karnataka.php?cityid=2942401000
  2. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  3. Web site: Joshi . Vikas Prakash . The rising aspirations of Mulki, India's first surfing hub . 2024-01-01 . The Caravan . en.
  4. Web site: 2021-02-26 . Here's How Mulki Has Become One Of India's Top Surf Destinations . 2024-01-01 . Travel and Leisure Asia India . en-US.