Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
South Canara | |
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Clockwise from top: View of Mangalore skyline from Kankanadi, Tannirbhavi Beach, Saavira Kambada Basadi in Moodabidri, Western Ghats at Kudremukh, Pool at Masjid Zeenath Baksh, Kukke Subramanya Temple, | |
Location in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates: 12°52′N 74°53′E / 12.87°N 74.88°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Division | Mysore |
| Region | Kanara, Tulunadu |
| Headquarters | Mangalore |
| Talukas | |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Mullai Muhilan |
| • MP | Captain Brijesh Chowta |
| • MLA | Harish Poonja (Belthangady), Umanatha Kotian (Moodabidri), Y. Bharath Shetty (Mangalore City North), D. Vedavyas Kamath (Mangalore City South), U. T. Khader (Mangalore), (Mangalore City South), U. Rajesh Naik (Bantval), Ashok Kumar Rai (Puttur), Bhagirathi Murulya (Sullia) (SC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,559 km2 (1,760 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,115 m (3,658 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,089,649 |
| • Density | 457/km2 (1,180/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 996,086 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | + 91 (0824) |
| Vehicle registration |
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| Airport | Mangalore International Airport |
| Seaport | New Mangalore Port |
| Website | dk |
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Dakshina Kannada district is located in the state of Karnataka in India, with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangaluru. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the Arabian Sea to its west. Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the Indian monsoon. It is bordered by Udupi district (formerly a part of this district) to the north, Chikmagalur district to the northeast, Hassan district to the east, Kodagu to the southeast and Kasaragod district of Kerala to the south. According to the 2011 census of India, Dakshina Kannada district had a population of 2,089,649. It is the only district in Karnataka state to have all modes of transport like road, rail, water and air due to the presence of a major hub, Mangaluru. This financial district is also known as the Cradle of Indian banking.