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'''Somwarpet''' (''somavārapēte'', also written ''Somvarpet'') (ಸೋಮವಾರಪೇಟೆ ) is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Coorg district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is the main town of the ''[[Somwarpet taluk]]'', in the north-east of the district.
'''Somwarpet''' (''somavārapēte'', also written ''Somvarpet'') is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Kodagu district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is the main town of the [[Somwarpet taluk]], in the north-east of the district.
2<sup>nd</sup> highest Administrative town in Karnataka in terms of [[elevation]].
2nd highest Administrative town in Karnataka in terms of [[elevation]].
The main crops grown in the area are [[coffee]] and spice crops such as [[cardamom]], [[Bell peppers|peppers]], [[Orange (fruit)|oranges]], [[ginger]] and vegetables.
The main crops grown in the area are [[coffee]] and spice crops such as [[cardamom]], [[Bell peppers|peppers]], [[Orange (fruit)|oranges]], [[ginger]] and vegetables.


== Rainfall ==
== Rainfall ==
Based on the reports of [[KSNDMC]] taken from 2018 to 2020, Somwarpet Town received on an average, annual rainfall of 2125&nbsp;mm.
Based on the reports of [[KSNDMC]] taken from 2018 to 2020, Somwarpet Town received on an average, annual rainfall of {{cvt|2,125|mm|in|abbr=on}}. In 2022, Somwarpet hobli received an annual rainfall of {{convert|2250|mm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ksndmc.org/en/Root/DownloadFile?path=%5C%5C192.168.2.21%5Ce%24%5CKSNDMC%20REPORTS%5CAnnual%20Report%5CAnnual%20State%20Report%5CAR_2022.pdf&fileName=Annual%20State%20Reports_2022.pdf|access-date=14 July 2023|title=Annual State Report 2022}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
Karnataka State RTC Bus Service offer inter-district travel. Private bus service operate within Coorg only. Nearest railway junction is [[Hassan Junction railway station]] about 70&nbsp;km. Nearest International Airport is [[Kannur International Airport]](120&nbsp;km) and [[Mangalore International Airport]](160&nbsp;km).
There are no National Highways passing through the town of Somwarpet. It can be reached by State highways [[State Highway 27 (Karnataka)|27]], [[State Highway 85 (Karnataka)|85]] and [[State Highway 112 (Karnataka)|112]]. [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] provide inter-district bus connectivity. Private bus service operate within Coorg only. Somwarpet do not have rail connectivity. Nearest major railway junction is [[Hassan Junction railway station]] about 70&nbsp;km. Nearest International Airport is [[Kannur International Airport]] (120&nbsp;km) and [[Mangalore International Airport]] (160&nbsp;km).


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{stack|
[[File:Sulimaltheapple.jpg|right|thumb|Coorg Apples in [[Sulimalthe]] village, Somwarpet]]
[[File:SulimaltheEgret.jpg|thumb|The Great White Egret or ''Bellakki'' a native of [[Sulimalthe]]]]
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{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Somwarpet had a population of 7218. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Somvarpet has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Somvarpet, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Somwarpet had a population of 7218. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Somvarpet has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Somvarpet, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


[[Kannada]], [[Are Bhashe]], [[Kodava Takk]], [[Beary bashe]], [[Konkani]] and [[English language|English]] are spoken by the people.
[[Kannada]], [[Tulu language|Tulu]], [[Are Bhashe]], [[Kodava Takk]], [[Beary bashe]], [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and [[English language|English]] are spoken by the people.


== Flora and fauna ==
== Flora and fauna ==
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[[Coffee]] is the major crop in the region. It is the major Arabica coffee growing region of India. Other crops like pepper, cardamom, orange, [[vanilla]] are grown. [[Rice]], ginger is also grown.
[[Coffee]] is the major crop in the region. It is the major Arabica coffee growing region of India. Other crops like pepper, cardamom, orange, [[vanilla]] are grown. [[Rice]], ginger is also grown.


== Tourist attractions ==
== Tourist attractions ==
{{Main article|Somwarpet taluk#Tourist attractions}}
[[File:Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett (May 1853, X, p.48) - Copy.jpg|thumb|left|Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett (May 1853, X, p.48)<ref name="Juvenile1853">{{cite journal|title=Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett|journal=The Wesleyan Juvenile Offering: A Miscellany of Missionary Information for Young Persons|date=May 1853|volume=X|page=48|url=https://archive.org/details/wesleyanjuvenil19socigoog|accessdate=29 February 2016|publisher=Wesleyan Missionary Society}}</ref>]]
[[File:Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett (May 1853, X, p.48) - Copy.jpg|thumb|left|Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett (May 1853, X, p.48)<ref name="Juvenile1853">{{cite journal|title=Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett|journal=The Wesleyan Juvenile Offering: A Miscellany of Missionary Information for Young Persons|date=May 1853|volume=X|page=48|url=https://archive.org/details/wesleyanjuvenil19socigoog|accessdate=29 February 2016|publisher=Wesleyan Missionary Society}}</ref>]]


A number of tourist attractions in Somwarpet Taluk are short distances of up to {{cvt|25|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Somwarpet. These include the ''Beluru Golf Club'', several peaks with trekking routes (''Male Malleshwara Betta'', ''Kotebetta'' and ''Makkalagudi Betta''), the ''Dubare Elephant Camp'', and ''Mallalli Falls''.
'''Beluru Golf Club'''
''Beluru Golf Club'' is located 8&nbsp;km from Somwarpet town. The lush green golf ground attracts movie makers.

'''Male Malleshwara Betta'''
''Male Malleshwara Betta'' is located 13&nbsp;km from Somwarpet and 7&nbsp;km from [[Shanivarsanthe]]. Pooja is conducted regularly and a Grand Celebration on Maha Shivarathri every year.

'''Kotebetta'''
''Kotebetta''<ref>http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/events/show/1930-trek-kotebeta</ref> is the third highest peak in Coorg after [[Tadiandamol]] and [[Kumara Parvatha]], Kotebetta means "Fort Hill" because of its fort-like appearance. Its height above sea level is 1620 metres (5313&nbsp;ft). It lies near the border between the [[Dakshina Kannada]] and [[Coorg]] districts. The trek starting point is a junction near a bridge called Hattihole. The peak is 10&nbsp;km from Hattihole. There is a Shiva temple at the base of Kotebetta.

'''Makkalagudi Betta''' is located in Kiraganduru 10&nbsp;km between Somwarpet and Madikeri road. There is a view of paddy fields, forest, and the waters of the Harangi reservoir.

'''Dubare Elephant Camp'''

One of the most interesting places in Coorg is the Dubare Elephant camp which is situated on the banks of River Kaveri. Here people can give a bath and feed elephants can also take a ride on the elephants and spot gaur, crocodiles, sloth bears, and wild creatures & lush greeneries.

'''Mallalli Falls''' (Kannada:ಮಲ್ಲಳ್ಳಿ ಜಲಪಾತ)
''Mallalli Abbi'' or ''Kumaradhara Falls'' is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Coorg where the river Kumaradhara drops down 200 feet. Scattered along the stream are other misty waterfalls, situated on the foothills of the Pushpagiri hill-ranges, 25&nbsp;km from Somwarpet.

"Beauty Spot" in mathanahaill, somwarpet, saniversante road. " Mountain Mist coffee valley"


Other attractions further away in the Taluk include [[Kushalanagar]], [[Harangi Reservoir]], [[Nagarhole National Park]], [[Betttarashi betta]], [[Silent falls]], [[Doodakalu betta]] and [[Gantukallu Betta]].
==Other attractions in the Taluk are==
*[[Kushalanagar]], a popular tourist destination<ref>http://www.kushalnagartown.mrc.gov.in/en/Tourism</ref> located southerly, along Mysore–Madikeri road. [[Bylakuppe]] Tibetan settlement is located close to this town
*[[Harangi Reservoir]]
*[[Kanive, Kodagu|Kanive Hanging Bride and Kudige]]
*[[Nisargadhama|Kaveri Nisargadhama]]
*[[Dubare|Dubare elephant camp]]
*[[Chiklihole reservoir]]
*[[Nagarhole National Park]]
*[[Mallalli falls]] located near Mallalli which is nearly 18&nbsp;km from Somawarpet
*[[Kumara Parvata]] trek.


== Accommodations ==
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Somwarpet is well connected with major tourist attractions in the Coorg district. It is established with several hotels, homestays & resorts for accommodating travelers.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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*{{curlie|Regional/Asia/India/Karnataka/Districts/Kodagu/Taluks/Somwarpet}}.
*[http://www.CoorgCreek.com/ CoorgCreek.com Coorg Tourism]
*[http://www.gocoorg.com/attractions/somwarpet-places/ Somwarpet places]


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{{Kodagu (Coorg) topics}}

Latest revision as of 22:34, 23 November 2024

Somwarpet
Town
Somawarapete
Map of Somwarpet Taluk in the Kodagu District
Map of Somwarpet Taluk in the Kodagu District
Somwarpet is located in Karnataka
Somwarpet
Somwarpet
Location of Somawarapete
Coordinates: 12°35′51″N 75°50′59″E / 12.597387°N 75.849588°E / 12.597387; 75.849588
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKodagu
Government
 • BodyTown Panchayat
Area
 • Town
8.83 km2 (3.41 sq mi)
 • Rural
990.85 km2 (382.57 sq mi)
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Town
6,729
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
 • Rural
184,450
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA 12
Websitewww.somwarpettown.mrc.gov.in

Somwarpet (somavārapēte, also written Somvarpet) is a panchayat town in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the main town of the Somwarpet taluk, in the north-east of the district. 2nd highest Administrative town in Karnataka in terms of elevation. The main crops grown in the area are coffee and spice crops such as cardamom, peppers, oranges, ginger and vegetables.

Rainfall

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Based on the reports of KSNDMC taken from 2018 to 2020, Somwarpet Town received on an average, annual rainfall of 2,125 mm (83.7 in). In 2022, Somwarpet hobli received an annual rainfall of 2,250 mm (89 in).[2]

Transportation

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There are no National Highways passing through the town of Somwarpet. It can be reached by State highways 27, 85 and 112. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation provide inter-district bus connectivity. Private bus service operate within Coorg only. Somwarpet do not have rail connectivity. Nearest major railway junction is Hassan Junction railway station about 70 km. Nearest International Airport is Kannur International Airport (120 km) and Mangalore International Airport (160 km).

Demographics

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As of the 2001 India census,[3] Somwarpet had a population of 7218. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Somvarpet has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Somvarpet, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Kannada, Tulu, Are Bhashe, Kodava Takk, Beary bashe, Konkani and English are spoken by the people.

Flora and fauna

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Coffee is the major crop in the region. It is the major Arabica coffee growing region of India. Other crops like pepper, cardamom, orange, vanilla are grown. Rice, ginger is also grown.

Tourist attractions

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Main article: Somwarpet taluk § Tourist attractions
Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett (May 1853, X, p.48)[4]

A number of tourist attractions in Somwarpet Taluk are short distances of up to 25 km (16 mi) from Somwarpet. These include the Beluru Golf Club, several peaks with trekking routes (Male Malleshwara Betta, Kotebetta and Makkalagudi Betta), the Dubare Elephant Camp, and Mallalli Falls.

Other attractions further away in the Taluk include Kushalanagar, Harangi Reservoir, Nagarhole National Park, Betttarashi betta, Silent falls, Doodakalu betta and Gantukallu Betta.


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 14 July 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ^ "Portico of the Coorg Rajah's Palace at Somwaspett". The Wesleyan Juvenile Offering: A Miscellany of Missionary Information for Young Persons. X. Wesleyan Missionary Society: 48. May 1853. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
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