# Mulki, India

Mulki also known as Moolki is a panchayat town located at Mangalore taluk 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 town with people of diverse religions, it is 10 km north of Suratkal. Karnad is a locality within Mulki.

## Geography

It has an average elevation of 7 metres. It is in the Karavalli region of karnataka, whicht is suitable for agriculture and building factories. It is next to the River Shambhavi, which originates from kudremukh and ends at Sasthithlu beach with the Arabian Sea.

## Etymology

Historians say that the name is derived from the word 'herb'. 'Herb' means medicine. The word 'herb' is found in both Kannada and Tulu . The name 'Mulike' is derived from the presence of many herb plants in this village. The same name became 'Mulke' and gradually became 'Mulki'. One of the most special things is that this Mulki area, which now appears to us as a big city, did not exist for about 400 years. The Shambhavi River was flowing in this direction.

## History

Today's Karnad (Karnad) was a riverside town at that time. Foreign travelers wrote that in 1623 AD, Karnad was a trading center on the banks of the river. According to the Italian travelers Barbos (1516 AD) and Dellavelli (1623 AD), the present-day Mulki area was flooded at that time. But over time, the river changed its course. Then the water came and the place where the present Mulki. The Savant dynasty, which ruled from the 14th to the 18th century, initially made Elingje its capital. He was then transferred to Seemanthoor. From there he was transferred to Padupanambur. There is still a royal family in Padupanambur. The book ' Mulkiya Savantaru' written by the famous folk scholar Muddu Moodubelle is a tribute to the entire history of Mulki.

## Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Mulki had a population of 17,274. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Mulki has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the state average of 75.3%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 76%. In Mulki, 10% 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 Muslim and Christians. Hindus in Mulki are very diverse in themselves with a significant population of Billavas, Mogaveeras, Bunts, Goud Saraswats and Tulu Brahmins.
Religions in Satyamangla (2011 census)
Religion
Percent
Hinduism
74.73%
Islam
20.51%
Christianity
4.67%
Other or not stated
0.1%
Distribution of religions :

## Economy

Skilled workers form small cottage industries and business. Other major contribution to the local economy comes from agriculture and fishing.There is a fish market in mulki.

## Surfing

Mulki has also become a hotspot for Surfing in India offering several uncrowded beaches and good surf from September to early June, with break for monsoons. Several surf clubs offer classes as well as board hires - notable among them, the Mantra Surf Club and Indica Surf club. Most surf clubs also offer kayaking and Stand up paddleboards in the local estuaries.This facilites are present in Sasihithlu beach in mulki

## Bappanadu Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple

This Temple is dedicated to Durga devi and Devi is worshipped in the form of Linga. Tradition tells us that years ago this temple was caused to be constructed by a Muslim called Bappa who seemed to have discovered the linga submerged under water in the locality, when he was engaged in trade. Hence the place is named after Bappa. Keeping this in mind, the family of Bappa Byari is honoured to this day with the Prasad of Devi when the Utsavamurthi is taken out in a grand procession. The family offers flowers and fruits to the deity and this tradition symbolizes the deep bond of harmonious sentiments between the two communities.This temple is located next to NH 66 on the way to Udupi

## Transportation

It is situated in [National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]],state highway 70. All Express Private buses ply to MUlki from Mangalore to Udupi.Buses start from here to routes like Kateel,Kinnigoli,Moodabidre etc. The nearest airport is at Bajpe, which is a 45-minute drive away.It is a major stops for express private operators.There is a railway station in Mulki called Mulki railway station at karnad.It connects major cities like Mumbai,Kochi,Thiruvananthapuram(by Netravati Express),Bangalore etc.It is useful for areas like kinnigoli,padubidre etc.But nearest Major station is Surathkal railway station,Mangalore Central.

## Notable people

Notable people were born in this area
* Suniel Shetty - Actor.
* Girish Karnad - Actor, Director, Writer, Playwright.
* Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty
* Karnad Sadashiva Rao - Freedom fighter.
* Budhi Kunderan - Cricketer.
* Ammembal Subba Rao Pai - Banker, Educationist, Social reformer.

## Media

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:
* Udayavani
* Karavali Ale
* Daijiworld
* Varthabharathi
* Prajavani
* The Times of India

## Educational institutions

These are the educations institutions based in Mulki
* Sree Narayana Guru English Medium High School and PU College
* Bethany English Medium School
* Vijaya College Mulki
* Medellin PU College
* Saint Anne's College of Nursing