Hebri
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Hebri
Hebberi | |
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town | |
| Nickname(s): Industrial town | |
  Hebri Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°28′N 74°59′E / 13.467°N 74.983°ECoordinates: 13°28′N 74°59′E / 13.467°N 74.983°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Government | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,071[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
| Nearest city | Udupi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Udupi Chikmagalur (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| MP | Shobha Karandlaje |
| Vidhana Sabha constituency | Karkala |
Hebri is a Taluk in the Udupi district of Karnataka, at the foot of the Western Ghats of India in Karnataka state. It is a main junction and a central point of roads leading to Mangalore, Brahmavar, Karkala, Kundapura, Agumbe and Udupi. The area's forests receive high rainfall throughout the year.[citation needed] Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located nearby, which covers the entire route till Agumbe and the western Ghats. The sanctuary houses a number of endangered species including the King Cobra.[citation needed]
The local languages are Kundagannada and Tulu. The local deity (also known as the Grama Devaru in Kannada) is "Ananthpadmanabha".
Scenic Spots[]
- is a waterfall on the road to Agumbe via Hebri. It is known for its cold, refreshing water.[citation needed]
- is a small town located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Hebri (Hebberi) towards Agumbe. The name is derived from the Seeta Nadi River which passes nearby.
- Someshwara is a small town which lies in the foot of Agumbe. It is the starting point to Western Ghats, which head towards Agumbe and to Shivamogga. It hosts temples including the Sri. Mahaganapathi and Sri. Venkataramana Temples, which claim to be the oldest worshipping spots. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary or Someshwara Forest is a tiger reserve.
- Agumbe is a village located in the Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka, India. Located in Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region, Agumbe is among the places in India that receive very heavy rainfall earning it the sobriquet, "Cherrapunji of the South".[1] Agumbe Rainforest Research Station, the only permanent rainforest research station in India is established here.[2] Herpetologist Romulus Whitaker called Agumbe the capital of King Cobra.[3] An area near Agumbe has been converted into a protected area for medicinal plants for conservation.
- Kabbinale is a village lying at the foot of Western Ghats. This village has been inhabited by people for thousands of years.[citation needed] Traces of stone age culture dating back to at least 6000 years are visible around the village. The houses are scattered and found up to 2000 feet above sea level and some of the settlements are virtually inside forest and national park. Kabbinale is home to king cobras.
- Varanga Jain Basadi is a Jain pilgrimage in the Udupi district of Karnataka, which has three Jain temples. Chandranath basadi and Neminath basadi are situated on the bank of the pond. Kere Basadi, which is situated in the middle of the pond, is a "Chaturmukha basadi" dedicated to four Jain Tirthankaras – Parshvanath, Neminath, Ananthnath and Shantinath. The Kere basadi is said to have been built during early 18th century. Varanga is 25 kilometres (16 mi) away from Karkala on the Karkala-Hebri road (9 km from Hebri). It is approximately 385 kilometres (239 mi) from Bangalore and 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Mangalore.
- Jomlu Falls is a small waterfall about 20 feet in height created by the River Sita. This is second water fall of this river, the first one being Kudlu Theertha. Theertha literally means holy water in the Kannada language.
- Mandarthi is known for the Durgaparameshwari temple and is around 26 kilometers away from Hebri. It runs a PU college and is known for quality education. It has its own Yakshagana mela called "Mandarthi mela".
Economy[]
The economy of Hebri is mainly dependent on agriculture, including rice (paddy), areca nut, coconut, and cashew nut. Nowadays rubber is also grown on foothills of the western ghats. In and around Hebri are many factories which process cashew nuts, coconuts, and rice, particularly parboiled rice. Hebri has a number schools, colleges, a Public Health Centre (PHC), and a petrol pump.[citation needed]
References[]
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- Villages in Udupi district