Barkur
Barkur | |
|---|---|
Area | |
Barkur railway station | |
| Coordinates: 13°28′00″N 74°44′59″E / 13.4668°N 74.7498°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi District |
| Languages | |
| • Local | Tulu, Kundagannada,Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Barkur (also spelt Barcoor) is an area in the Brahmavara taluk, Udupi district of Karnataka state in India, comprising three villages, Hosala, Hanehalli, and Kachoor. The area is located on the bank of River Seetha. It is also referred to as a "temple town".
Barkur is located 16 km from Udupi, another ancient city, and 3 km from Brahmavara, a taluk of Udupi. The Seetha River flows through Barkur and joins the Arabian Sea.