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AT A GLANCE
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Area |
1992 sq.km. |
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District Population |
10,7,508 |
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Temperature |
Mean Max. 36.5 deg.C
Mean Min. 27.25 deg. C |
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Climate |
Tropical |
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Altitude |
Sea level |
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Rainfall |
344cm (Annual) |
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Tourist Season |
August to March |
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 Kasargode, is the only Kerala district
that grows tobacco. It is also the largest
producer of arecanut. Before the formation of
Kerala, a section of the district was with South
Canara of Karnataka. |
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Language and life style of the Kasargode is till
considerably influenced by Kannada culture. A
dozen rivers give life to the farming community
in the district which has 77 km seashore.
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Tourist Spots |
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BAKKEL : Bekkal beach is being groomed as
a major tourist hub in the western coast. Bekkal
fort is one of the best preserved in Kerala.
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Air
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The nearest airport at Mangalore, 73 km
away.
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Rail
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Kasargode, a major stop between Mangalore
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Road
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N H 17 goes through Kasargode.
Kasargode-Puthoor( Karnataka) road leads
to Madikkery, Mysore and Bangalore. KSRTC
operates buses to Mangalore and several
parts of Kerala.
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