Karkala taluk, Administrative division in Udupi district, Karnataka, India.
Karkala taluk extends across an undulating landscape near the Western Ghats, containing numerous lakes and black granite formations at 81 meters elevation.
The administrative region originated in the 10th century as Pandya Nagari under Jain rule, followed by governance from Alupas and Santara dynasties.
The territory incorporates multiple religious structures, including the Chaturmukha Basadi temple from 1586 and the monumental Gommateshwara statue from 1432.
The taluk functions as a transit point connecting major towns such as Hebri, Sringeri, Kalasa, Horanadu, Udupi, Kollur, Subrahmanya, and Dharmasthala.
Multiple lakes within the jurisdiction, including Anekere, Ramasamudra, and Sigadi Kere, support the agricultural activities of the regional population.
Location: Udupi district
GPS coordinates: 13.20687,74.99913
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:31
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