Sullia

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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latm = 33
lats = 29
longd = 75
longm = 23
longs = 21
state_name = Karnataka
district = Dakshina Kannada
leader_title = MLA| leader_name = S. Angara| altitude = 108
population_as_of = 2001 | population_total = 18,026
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postal_code = 574239
vehicle_code_range = KA-21
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Sullia (ಸುಳ್ಯ) (also know as Sulya)is a taluk in Dakshina Kannada district of the state of Karnataka ( ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ), India. It is a small town, surrounded with evergreen wooded mountains being a part of the Western Ghats range in South India. Sullia has plantations of rubber, areca nut, coconut, cashew nut, black pepper and banana. Education centers in Sullia offers variety of continuing educations to students from around the world. Road connecting the two major cities of Karnataka; Mysore and Mangalore runs through Sullia.

History

The name Sullia has come from the word "suli" which in Kannada means "whirlpool". This whirlpool is near Kurunjibhag and is very dangerous.

[http://www.kvggroup.org Academy of Liberal Education] founded in 1967 by Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, provided Sullia a nationwide recognition for the excellence in Educational services.

People & culture

Inherited from the mother nation India, Sullia is a home for people from all religion. Sullia is famous for its rich religious tradition. The majority of residents are Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains. The main languages of Sullia are Kannada(official language),Havyaka(Language of Brahmins), Are-kannada (Arebhashe), Tulu, Konkani, Malayalam, local version of Malayalam and Tamil language.

Climate

The monsoon rains during the months of June to September. The spring season occurs during the month of November to January. During this season the local temperature ranges between 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF). The summer or dry season between the month of February to May

Economy / Agriculture

Economy of Sullia is mainly attributed to agriculture and horticulture. The region has got fertile land and rich water resources. It is blessed by nature to help grow rubber trees, arecanut, cashew nut, rice, banana,venilla and jackfruit.

Media

News media [http://www.suddimahithi.com/ Suddi Bidugade] is the local weekly news paper publishing local events in Kannada language. Other popular Kannada daily news papers covering wider global area news are Udayavani, Sanjevani, Kannada Prabha, Prajavani. English news papers available on the local news stands are Deccan Herald, The Hindu, The Times of India and Vijaya Times.

Main attractions

*Sullia has suspension bridges (locally known as hanging bridges) helping local pedestrians to cross across Payashwini river. These bridges also attracts lot of tourists.
*Payaswini and Kumaradhara are the major two rivers of Sullia.
*Kumara Parvata mountain is one of the famous trekking paradise situated near Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple.
*Abbey Falls is 10 kilometers from Madikeri (50 kilometers from Sullia)
*Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple situated in Subramanya (village) around 44 Kilometers from Sullia is a famous pilgrimage location.
* Sri Mallikarjuna Temple situated in Thodikana around 15 Kilometers from Sullia is a famous pilgrimage location and also a famous tourist place.

Nature Hiking

Sullia, geographically being located in a cradle of Western Ghats surrounded with rich green woods, forms a main attraction spot for the nature hiking individuals and groups. It accommodates several mountains, to name a few, Kumara Parvatha, Bisila Ghaati, Bantamale, Patti Gudde and Sampaje Ghaati, in and around.

The places mentioned may be the perfect choices for the trekkers and mountaineers. They contain a variety of land scapes with small and large water streams. On the pathways, one would come across diverse species of flora and fauna. In the mid-nature, it would a tireless day long walking. Mountain tops, with mild breeze under the sparkling sky, would be a soothing place to relax and get ready for the return trek.

Education

;Public Schools and CollegesMost of the public education in Sullia are served by Government bodies.
* Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath [http://www.kar.nic.in/zpdk/] Model Higher Primary Schools (In Kannada Language: Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath Madari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale)
* Govt., High School, Gandhinagar, Sullia
* Govt., Pre-University College, Sullia. (old name: juniour college)

;Private Schools and Colleges
* Rotary English Medium School [http://rotarysullia.org/rotaryschool.html]
* St. Brigids' Higher Primary School
* St. Joseph's (English Medium) Primary School
* Shree Sharada Girls Pre-University College
* Jnana Ganga Central School, Bellare
*K.V.G E.M.H.S Sullia

;Charity Schools
* Ansariya Yatheem Khana [http://www.ansariya.tk] Providing free education to orphans and poor people from Muslim Community.

;Academy of Liberal Education The Academy of Liberal Education [http://www.kvggroup.org] is a Registered Society established in the year 1967 with the sole objective of providing quality education in all branches including professional courses. Powered by the visionary leadership of Sri Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, Founder President, Academy of Liberal Education has converted Sullia into a modern learning center of the country.
* KVG College of engineering [http://www.kvgengg.org/]
* KVG Medical college [http://www.kvgmedicalcollege.org ]
* KVG Dental College [http://www.kvgdentalcollege.org ]
* KVG Polytechnic [http://www.kvgpolytechnic.org]
* Nehru Memorial PU and Degree College

;Ansariya Yatheem KhanaThis institution is for orphan and poor people among Muslim community. Here boarding such a kind of children is organized and responsibility taken to educate them.

Transportation

;RoadThe following organizations offer both long distance and local transportation.
* Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) owned by Govt of Karnataka.
* Buses and taxicabs (Usually shared by many passengers to cut cost) transport services by local private parties.
* 3-Wheeler Auto Rickshaw (taxi) for local short distance transportation.
* Nearest railway station is Puttur train station. The new train (started from 08-december-07)between Mangalore and Bangalore is passing through Subramanya.

;Air
* Mangalore International Airport (formerly Bajpe Airport) is the nearby domestic and international airport. It is around 90 km away from Sullia.

;Water
* Mangalore Harbour( NMPT )

Sports and games

*Cricket. Majority cricket games in Sullia are played using tennis balls and under-arm bowling.
*Kabaddi
*Volleyball
*Badminton
*Kho Kho
*Other locally popular mini games like Lagori etc.

Amateur radio activities

The only amateur radio operator of Sullia Thaluk is Mr. Thirumaleshwar Bhat. His call sign is VU3THK and location is Kukkujadka.

See also

;Nearby Places/Cities/Towns
*Mangalore
*Madikeri
*Puttur
*Kasargod
*Thodikana
*Bellare
*Subramanya
*Kukke Subramanya Temple

External links

* [http://wikitravel.org/en/Sullia Sullia on WikiTravel]
* [http://www.dk.nic.in/ Dakshina Kannada District at NIC website, Govt. of India]
* [http://www.kar.nic.in/zpdk/ Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath]
* [http://www.kvggroup.org/ Official website of Academy of Liberal Education]
* [http://www.kvgengg.org/ Website of KVG College of Engineering]
* [http://www.suddimahithi.com/ Suddi Bidugade E-Paper]
* [http://rotarysullia.org/index.html Rotary Charitable Trust of Rotary club, Sullia]

References