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'''Mulki''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Dakshina Kannada district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is on the banks of [[Shambhavi]] River. It was earlier known as Moolikapur, turned to Mulki. A small beautiful town with people of different religions, it is 10 |
'''Mulki''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Dakshina Kannada district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is on the banks of [[Shambhavi]] River. It was earlier known as Moolikapur, turned to Mulki. A small beautiful town with people of different religions, it is 10 km north of [[Suratkal]]. Karnad is a locality within Mulki. Famous Bollywood actor [[Sunil Shetty]] hails from Mulki place called Anchikatte. |
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==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, 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. |
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, 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. |
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The majority population of Mulki is [[Hindu]], although there is a significant diversity in the form of [[Muslim |
The majority population of Mulki is [[Hindu]], although there is a significant diversity in the form of [[Muslim]]s and [[Christians]]. [[Hindu]]s in Mulki are very diverse in themselves with a significant population of [[Billava]]s, [[Bunt (community)|Bunts]], [[Vokkaliga]]s, [[Konkani people|Konkanis]] and [[Brahmin]]s. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Most citizens of Mulki have family members that live and work in major [[India |
Most citizens of Mulki have family members that live and work in major [[India]]n metropolis like [[Mumbai]] or in international locations like the [[Middle east|Middle East]], [[EU|European Union]] and the [[US|United States]]. Money sent by these relatives form a significant contributor to the local economy. Mulki has good schools and this helped educate a generation of skilled workers who have been very entrepreneurial. Other other major contribution to the local economy comes from agriculture and fishing. |
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==Travel== |
==Travel== |
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Mulki is easily accessible via road, air, train and sea. [[NH-17|National highway 17]] passes through the heart of Mulki. The [[ |
Mulki is easily accessible via road, air, train and sea. [[NH-17|National highway 17]] passes through the heart of Mulki. The [[Konkan railway|Mulki railway station]] is about 5 kilometres from the Mulki downtown. The nearest airport is in the town of [[Bajpe]] which is about 20 kilometres from Mulki. The [[New Mangalore Port Trust|New Mangalore]] seaport [http://www.newmangalore-port.com/] forms a convenient way to transport cargo to Mulki. |
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Revision as of 00:10, 13 May 2010
Template:Infobox Indian jurisdiction Mulki is a panchayat town 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 beautiful town with people of different religions, it is 10 km north of Suratkal. Karnad is a locality within Mulki. Famous Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty hails from Mulki place called Anchikatte.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], 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 Muslims and Christians. Hindus in Mulki are very diverse in themselves with a significant population of Billavas, Bunts, Vokkaligas, Konkanis and Brahmins.
Economy
Most citizens of Mulki have family members that live and work in major Indian metropolis like Mumbai or in international locations like the Middle East, European Union and the United States. Money sent by these relatives form a significant contributor to the local economy. Mulki has good schools and this helped educate a generation of skilled workers who have been very entrepreneurial. Other other major contribution to the local economy comes from agriculture and fishing.
Travel
Mulki is easily accessible via road, air, train and sea. National highway 17 passes through the heart of Mulki. The Mulki railway station is about 5 kilometres from the Mulki downtown. The nearest airport is in the town of Bajpe which is about 20 kilometres from Mulki. The New Mangalore seaport [1] forms a convenient way to transport cargo to Mulki.
Temples
Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple, Bappanadu in NH-17 (from Mangalore 30Kms - From Udupi 30Kms)- famous for Bappanadu Dolu.The temple covers the nearby 9 Villages. Sri Venkataramana Temple, Mulki Sri Hari Hara Temple, Karnad Sri Hanuman Temple, Mulki Sri Vishwanatha Temple, Punaroor
Local news sources
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:
Nearby Places
References
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