Dakshina Kannada ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ |
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Location of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka |
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Coordinates: 12°52′N 74°53′E / 12.87°N 74.88°ECoordinates: 12°52′N 74°53′E / 12.87°N 74.88°E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
Region | Tulunad |
Headquarters | Mangalore City |
Talukas | Mangalore, Sullia, Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal |
Area | |
• Total | 4,559 km2 (1,760 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,083,625 |
• Density | 457/km2 (1,180/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
• Regional | Tulu, Konkani, Beary Bhashe, Are Bhashe, Koraga |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 5750xx(Mangalore), 574xxx |
Telephone code | + 91 (082xx) |
Vehicle registration | KA 19, KA 21, KA 62 |
National Highways |
National Highway 66 |
Airport | Mangaluru Airport |
Seaport | New Mangalore Port |
Website | www |
National Highway 66
National Highway 75
National Highway 50
Dakshina Kannada is a coastal district in the state of Karnataka in India. Sheltered by the Western Ghats on the east and surrounded by the Lakshadweep Sea on the west, Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the monsoon. It is bordered by Udupi District to the north, Chikkamagaluru district to the northeast, Hassan District to the east, Kodagu to the southeast, and Kasaragod District in Kerala to the south. The district has 2 agroclimatic divisions namely
The district has 2 revenue subdivisions - Mangalore (consists of Mangalore, Bantwal, Moodabidri, Mulki and Vitla) and Puttur (consists of Puttur, Belthangady, Sullia and Kadaba).Mangalore city is the district headquarters of Dakshina Kannada.