# Byndoor

Byndoor is a coastal town and headquarters of Byndoor Taluk in the Udupi District of Karnataka state, India. It is about 450 kilometres (280 mi) from the state capital Bengaluru and 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the Udupi district headquarters. It has an area of 67.0536 square kilometres (25.8895 sq mi) and a population of 24,957 in 2011. It lies in the foothills of Western Ghats on one side and a virgin Someshwar Beach on the other side. The Mookambika Road Byndoor railway station focuses on the pilgrims visiting the Kollur Mookambika Temple which is 28 km from Byndoor. Near by another railway station name is Bijoor, As many as 26 villages including Shiroor, Paduvari, Yadthare, Taggarse, Uppunda, Nandanavana, Kergalu, (Naikanakatte) Bijoor, Kirimanjeshwar, Ullur, Khambadakone, Heranjalu, Navunda, Badakere, Maravanthe, Hadavu, Naada, herur, Kalthodu, Golihole, Yalajith, Kollur, Jadkal, Mudoor, and Hallihole have been brought together under the Byndoor taluk.

## Byndoor Someshwara Beach

Someshwara Beach, near Byndoor, is named after a local deity. The soft white sands of this beach are imprinted with sandpipers playing tag, and the gentle waves come from the crystal-clear, blue Arabian Sea. This beach is not overly crowded. This beach is encircled by palm trees. A picturesque beach offering stunning views and serene atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and nature walks. Turtle nesting season begins in January, and you might be lucky enough to spot some of these turtles on Byndoor Beach. The Byndoor River flows through the town and empties into the Arabian Sea, forming a breathtaking landscape at its confluence.

## Etymology

The name refers to a legend about a sage named "Bindu". It is said that he did penance somewhere in the Ottinene hills. According to legend, the name "Byndoor" comes from the "Hoysala Empire" "Bindupura," which translates to "chief town." Kundagannada, Kannada, Konkani, Marati, and Nawayati are the most widely spoken languages in Byndoor,

## Administration

Byndoor Town Panchayat (ಬೈಂದೂರು ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್) and its surrounding areas, which include Yojana Nagara, Byndoor Town, Yadthare, Taggarse Pete, Baada, Biyara, Venkataramana,Paduvari, Kotebagilu,Someshwara,Tarapati,Karavali,Dombe, Kadke, Panti Garadi, Mayyadi, Kalavadi, Surkunda, Ganganadu, Chandana, Varsre,Nelyadi,Alanduru, Tudalli and Maddodi, had a population of 24,957 as of the 2011 census [2]. The 8-kilometer urban and 5-kilometer rural areas are covered by the Byndoor Town Panchayat. Byndoor is included in the constituencies of Shivamogga Lok Sabha and Byndoor Vidhana Sabha.

## Tourist attractions

* Someshwara Beach
* Byndoor Delta Point
* Ottinene Beach & Sunset Point
* Kshitija Nesara Dhama
* Holy Cross Hill
* Sri Seneshwara Temple
* Sri Mookambika Temple Kollur
* Koosalli Waterfalls
* Gulnadi Waterfall
* Aanejhary Butterfly Camp

## Byndoor Town Panchayat

* Yedthare
* Baindur
* Paduvari
* Taggarse

## Grama Panchayat and Villages in Byndoor Taluk

* Shiroor
* Bijoor
* Uppunda
* Khambadakone
* Kirimanjeshwara
* Navunda
* Maravanthe
* Padukone
* Hallihole
* Kollur
* Jadkal
* Dombay
* Ullur
* Hoskote
* Arehole
* Areshiroor
* Alandoor
* Badakere
* Golihole
* Ganganadu
* Hadavu
* Herooru
* Heranjalu
* Halageri
* Halkal
* Kalthodu
* Kergalu
* Mudoor
* Naada
* Nagoor
* Naykanakatte
* Nandanavana
* Tarapati
* Upralli
* Vasre
* Yaljith

## Railway station

Byndoor Town is served by Mookambika Road Byndoor railway station, one of the major railway stations in coastal Karnataka in South India. Its four-letter code is BYNR. Trains connect the station to prominent state capitals of India, including Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram (via Southern Railway), Mumbai, and (via Konkan Railways). The station was established in 1997.Known for its proximity to the renowned Mookambika Temple, the station attracts pilgrims and nature enthusiasts alike, offering access to the tranquil Byndoor beach and its surrounding lush landscapes.
A total of 40 express and passenger trains stop there. The Mookambika Road-Kannur Passenger train used to start and end at the station, however this service was terminated in 2017 due to lack of revenue generation.

## Geography

vtePlaces adjacent to Byndoor :
Arabian Sea
Bhatkal
Jog Falls
Arabian Sea
Byndoor
Kollur
Arabian Sea
Kundapur
Siddapura :
It is situated in the northern part of Udupi