Sulimalthe Explained

Sulimalthe
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:12.6°N 75.87°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kodagu
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:1027
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30

Sulimalthe is a village in the Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka.[1]

Geography

The village is located about 7 km away from the town of Somwarpet towards Shanivarsanthe. It lies between Doddamalthe and Habbali.

Various bird species are found in the surrounding coffee estates, such as woodpeckers and great white egrets.

Honnamana Kere (Honnamana Lake), a holy place and tourist site, is located in the village.

Economy

The primary occupation is agriculture and the primary crop is coffee. The village is home to many coffee estates. Black pepper, cardamom, and bananas are also cultivated. Silver Oak trees are grown for shade in the coffee estates and harvested for lumber. Many varieties of citrus fruits are grown in the village, including oranges, limes and sweet limes.

A rare Coorg apple, similar to the European apple, is found in Sulimalthe.

Languages spoken

Most of the village residents are Kannadigas, although languages including Kodava Takk, English, and Hindi are also spoken.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pmgsy.org/aspnet/Citizens/DG/05DVC/CensusStatus.aspx?state=KN&district=18&block=2&reportLevel=3 PMGSY-Census Data Updation Status