Shanivarsanthe

Shanivarasanthe/Sanivarasanthe is a small town in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the towns of Somwarpet taluk, in the north-east of the district. As per census survey of India 2011, Shanivarsanthe comes under Bidarur jurisdiction, which has been given a location code number 617892.[1]

Shanivarasanthe
Village
Shanivarasanthe is located in Karnataka
Shanivarasanthe
Shanivarasanthe
Location in Karnataka, India
Shanivarasanthe is located in India
Shanivarasanthe
Shanivarasanthe
Shanivarasanthe (India)
Coordinates: 12.6°N 75.87°E / 12.6; 75.87
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKodagu
TalukSomwarpet
Government
  BodyGrama Panchayath
Area
  Total2.6859 km2 (1.0370 sq mi)
Elevation
964 m (3,163 ft)
Population
  Total5,879
  Density2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialKannada
  OtherKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571235
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-12
Websitekarnataka.gov.in

The main crops grown in the area are coffee, paddy, and spices.

Kannada, Kodava Takk, Tulu, Beary bashe, Hindi, and English are spoken by the people.

Flora and fauna

Coffee and paddy are the major crop in the region. Other crops, like pepper, cardamom, ginger, and other vegetables are also grown. Also, it is famous for growing silver oak tree.

Religion and Caste

Hindus, Muslims along with some Christians are present in this town, while the main castes are Billavas, Shettys, Vokkaligas, Lingayats, and Kodavas among the Hindus. Both Urdu and Muslim Malayalam (Byare Bashe) are spoken among the Muslims.

Notable persons

Places of attraction

  1. Mallalli falls
  2. Bisle ghat
  3. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Manjarabad Fort

See also

References

  1. "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 1 September 2023.


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