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Sānūru

Karnataka, India · Asia

About Sānūru

Sānūru sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kārkala, 38km from Agumbe Ghat.

Sānūru is a town located in Karnataka, India. With a population of 6,881, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sānūru sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sānūru to your route.

About Sānūru

Sanoor is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. During the British Raj, the village was headed by the Patels (Patler). Since independence, it has been administered by a mandala Panchayati raj. The nearest court is in Karkala, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the village center. Sanoor has several primary

Read more schools and a government pre-university college. The Tulu language is widely spoken; other languages spoken in the village are Konkani and Kannada. The Bunt (or Nadava) and Billava were early ethnic communities, with the Marathi, Konkani and Brahmins arriving later. With Portuguese settlement, villagers converted to Catholicism. Local Muslims belong to the Moplah community, are known as Beary and speak the Beary dialect of Tulu. The Beary, living in the region for over a thousand years, may be descended from Arab (baharis; outsiders, or overseas) traders. The village economy is based on agriculture and labour. Hamlets are Irvathuru, Pulkeri, Murathangady, Aayere and Thanada. The weather here is very pleasant with light spells of rain during winter. During Summer, temperatures reach 35 degrees. The monsoon here is plentiful enough to fill the river that dries up at the end of summer. The village is 4.5 km away from Karkala Town, 47 km away from Mangalore and Udupi

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Where is Sānūru located?

Sānūru is located in Karnataka, India, Asia. The coordinates are 13.1747 latitude, 74.9917 longitude.

What is the population of Sānūru?

Sānūru has a population of approximately 6,881 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
6,881
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Karnataka
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
13.1747, 74.9917

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Sānūru

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Agumbe Ghat

A steep 14-hairpin ghat road through one of the wettest rainforests in India, famed for its sunset viewpoint over the Arabian Sea plains. Agumbe is nicknamed the Cherrapunji of the South.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Sānūru

  • 38 kmAgumbe GhatA steep 14-hairpin ghat road through one of the wettest rainforests in India, famed for its sunset viewpoint over the Arabian Sea plains. Agumbe is nicknamed the Cherrapunji of the South.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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