# Thombattu

Thombattu is a village in Kundapura Taluk in Karnataka, India. It is in the Udupi district. It is located 45 km towards North from District headquarters Udupi. 26 km from Kundapura. 410 km from State capital Bangalore. Kota, Udupi, Karkala, Sagar are the nearby cities.
ತೊಂಬಟ್ಟು ಸೂರಿ ಬೈಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಭಜನಾ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಮೂಲ ನಡೆಯಿತು ಮುಂದೆ ಇದು ಅರಬೆಯನ್ ಸಮುದ್ರದ ಬಿಸಿಯಾದ ಅಲೆಗಳು ಈ ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿದ್ದಾಗ ಸುರಿಯುವ ಬಿಸಿಲು ವಿಪುತಂಪು ಗೊಂಡು ಮುಂದೆ ಮಳೆಯಾಗುವುತ್ತದೆ ನಂತರ ಮುಂದುವರಿದು ನಾಡಿನ ಮಳೆಯ ಸೂಚನೆಯ ಮೆರೆಗು ಮಾನ್ಸೂನ್ ಮಾದರಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿಂದಲೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಗೊಂಡು ಮುಂದೆ ಇಡಿ ನಾಡಿಗೆ ಬಿಸುವುದು, ಸೂರಿ ಬೈಲ ತೊಂಬಟ್ಟಿನ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಕೇಂದ್ರವಾಗಿತ್ತುಕ್ರಿಶ್ತಪೂರ್ವ ದಿಂದಲೂ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಭತ್ತ, ಕಾಡಿನ ಅರಸಿನ ಮುಂತಾರ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಬೆಳೆಗಳ ಮಾರಾಟ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂಲಕ ನಡೆದು ಮುಂದೆ Sooribailu Thombattu Machattu village, located in Kundapura Taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, has a rich history. The village is situated near the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, making it a scenic spot.
The village is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. It receives heavy rainfall from June to October every year, making the climate tropical ¹.
Agriculture is the main economic activity in the village, with crops like rice, coconut, arecanut, and cashews being grown. Rubber is also a significant product ¹.
The village has a strong cultural heritage, with the Varahi River, also known as the Machattu River, flowing through it. The river is considered sacred and is mentioned in historical records ¹.
The village is also home to several historical temples and monuments, including the Shri Mahaganapathi Bajanamandali Thombattu, which performs cultural programs in the nearby areas ¹.
As of the 2011 census, the village has a population of 2,616 people, with a literacy rate of 68.39% ².
Overall, Sooribailu Thombattu Machattu village has a rich history, diverse culture, and breathtaking natural beauty, making it a unique and fascinating place.

## Geography

Thombattu is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, and the east by the Western Ghats. Thombattu consists of patches of paddy fields and coconut gardens imbedded in a hilly and forest terrain. This place receives heavy rain fall from June to October every year, and the climate is tropical.

## Economy

The main economic activity of the village is agriculture: rice, coconut, arecanut and cashews. Rubber is also a main product.

## Varahi River

The Varahi River, in locality it is called as Bagimane river or Machattu river or Halady river, flows on the northern side of the village and is one of irrigation sources for river bank arecanut garden. This river, which is also called Halady river, joins the Arabian Sea near Kundapura after passing through Basrur, a historical village. Flow in this river is greatly reduced after construction of the Mani Dam across the Varahi River, near Masthikatte. This dam is very near to Thombattu.

## Flora and fauna

Thombattu is bound by the Western Ghats, a world heritage site. These forests are home for a variety of plants and animals, some of which are rare/endangered. The forests surrounding Kollur, Amasebail etc. are harbouring leopard, tiger, bison, cheetah, king cobra etc. are rare plants found include Rose wood etc. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the eastern side and is a thickly wooded sanctuary.

## Arts and culture

One Yakshagana, which plays dance-drama of 6 – 8 hours duration (full night) from November to May every year, in various towns and villages of Udupi district and surrounding districts. One organization called bajanamandali established in Thombattu it is Shri Mahaganapathi Bajanamandali Thombattu. This organization perform cultural programs in nearby place.

## Education

* Varasiddivinayaka Pre University College Keradi
* Canara College Of Nursing
* Moodalakatte Institute Of Technology
* mother Teresa school and college shankaranarayana
* government highschool amavasebailu

## Transport by rail

There is no railway station near to Thombattu in less than 10 km, although railway stations are accessible in nearby towns.