Honavar
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Honavar or Honnavar , is a port
town
in Uttara Kannada
district of Karnataka
, India
. The town is the headquarters
of Honnavar taluk.
author Periplus
(AD 247) and it was called Naour. It was mentioned as the first port of Limurike in Tamil country
.
In the 10th century text Jain Ramayana, the town is mentioned as Hanuruha Island. References about the town are also available in the works of Abu al-Fida (A.D.1273-1331), an Arab
Geographer
as well as that of Ibn Batuta who described it as the city of Hinaur.
Honnavar or Onore, was a notable seaport of British India, in the North Kannada district of Uttara Karnataka. It is mentioned as a place of trade as early as the 16th century, and is associated with two interesting incidents in Anglo-Indian
history. In 1670, the English factors here had a bull-dog which killed a sacred bull. An enraged mob killed 18 people in retaliation. In 1784 it was defended for three months by Captain Torriano and a detachment of sepoys against the army of Tippu Sultan.
Honnavar has also a history of having the name "Honnupura" (Kannada:ಹೊನ್ನುಪುರ)which might have been a major market and export hub for gold and related things.
Honavar, once was under the ruling of queen Chennabhairadevi (Kannada:ಚೆನ್ನಭೈರಾದೇವಿ) of Gerusoppa range, who is believed to have been defeated by the British.
According to Ibn Batuta, the people of Honnavar were Muslims of the Shafai or Arab sect, peaceful and religious. The men were famous sea-fighters and the women were chaste and beautiful. Most of them knew the Quran by heart. There were twenty-three schools for boys and thirteen for girls. The ruling chief was Jamal-ud-din Muhammad Ibn Hassan. He was subject to an infidel king named Hariab, that is Harihara or Haripappa of Vijayanagar (A.D. 1336-1350). The prince had an army of six thousand men. However, the people of Malabar, though a courageous and a war-like race, feared the chief for his bravery at sea and paid him tribute. Ibn Batuta went to Calicut and then returned to Honavar where he found the chief preparing an expedition against the island of Sindabur or Chitakul (present day Sadashivgad) near Karwar.
and on the banks of the river Sharavati, forming an estuary
. It lies midway between Panaji and Mangalore
. Some of the important places around Honavar include the towns of Murudeshwara
and Idagunji
, both places of religious importance and Karikanamma
, a scenic mountain that has the breathtaking view of the Arabian sea.
Honnavar also has a port that was one of the most important ones on the west coast of India during the time of Marco Polo
. It has got many more powerful devine places like Veeranjaneya temple Gerusoppa, Subramanya Kshetra Mugva, Rama theerta, Apsarakonda Etc.
Some 18-20 kilometres from Honavar, you find the historic Maruti Temple (Mukhyaprana Laxmi Venkatesh Temple) place called "Gundabala".This temple has a history of more than 800 years.
The Sahyadri Hill range and the astonishing waves of the Arabian Sea are always representing the life style of the coastal belt of Karnataka state. In the safe hands of the Sahyadri hills Honnavar is shining in the fields of education, literature, philosophy and socio-cultural activities with its traditional history.
Honnavar is one of the coastal talukas of Uttar Kannada District. It has a total area of 754.8 km2. Honnavar was a port and fortified town with a lot of Historical antiquities. The name Honnavar might have originated from the word ‘Honnavari’ or ‘Honnavare’ which was a very popular plant in the region. Several inscriptions have mentioned Honnavar as ‘Honnavaru’ or ‘Honninavara’ which means the land of prosperity or the land of gold.
Between the 11th and 14th century AD Honnavar was under the rule of the Kadambas of Chandavar. Honnavar became a trading centre during the time of Vijayanagar Empire. Horses from Portugal were imported through this port. The well-known Vijayanagar King Krishnadevaraya gave permission to the Portuguese to construct forts at Honnavar and Bhatkal.
During the 15th and 16th centuries the Saluvas of Gersoppa were the prominent rulers of Honnavar. By the end of the 16th century Gersoppa Queen Chennabairadevi had become very popular as the ‘queen of pepper’ (Kalumenasinarani). She had a very good contact with the west. Thus, Honnavar became a flourishing centre of overseas trade.
By the middle of the 17th century the army of Hyder Ali took possession of the coastal town Honnavar and Basavarajdurga. By the end of the 18th century, the entire North Kanara district came under the control of Tippu, the son of Hyder Ali. Honnavar was the district Headquarters between 1800 and 1817. In 1862 the entire Kanara district was divided into South Kanara and North Kanara districts, and the North Kanara district was transferred to Bombay Presidency. Until then it was under Madras Presidency. After independence, in 1947 Honnavar became the taluka headquarters.
The Sharavati is one of the main attractions of Honnavar. The river joins the Arabian Sea in Honnavar. While joining the sea, the river has created some islands. Among them Mavinkurva is the largest and the most beautiful.
The Colonel Hill is another place of interest in Honnavar. It is a 30 meter tall column situated on the top of a hillock by the side of N.H-17. This column was installed in memory of Colonel Hill on 20 January 1845. It was set up by the 14th Madras Native Infantry at the instance of the East India Company in honour of Colonel Hill who died at Gersoppa while commanding the Mysore Division.
Ramathirtha is another beautiful location in Honnavar. It is situated on the Honnavar-Chandavar road at a distance of about 3 km. This pushkarini or water tank which is 50 steps below the ground level is very spacious. The water from a height falls into the tank from two different points called Ramathirtha and Laxmanthirtha. According to local traditions, Sri Rama, Sita and Laxman had a holy dip in the tank during their vanavasa.
Kasarkod beach is a tourist attraction of Honnavar. It is about 2 km from Honnavar. This beautiful sandy beach is about 5 km in length. The waves, golden sand top and the enchanting scenic beauty attract thousands of tourists everyday.
Kep Jog is a smaller yet spectacular version of Jog Falls. It is situated deep in the hearts of JannaKadakal, which is a hilly village in Honnavar Taluk. We can reach there by travelling from Honnavar to Jannakadkal via Hadinbal. Road transport is available till Jannakadakal after which a distance of 13 kms should be covered by walk.
Basavaraja Durga, a fortified spot is an island in the Arabian Sea. It is 3 km away from the Sharavathi Sea Mouth. We can reach it by boat or launch. This island has a total area of 19 hectares. The fort was constructed during the Vijayanagara rule. In 1690, Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayaka captured it and named it Basavarajadurga in memory of Keladi Prince Basavaraja.
Apsarakonda, a small attractive waterfall is about 5 km from Honnavar. Apsarakonda means the pond of an Apsara or a nymph. Here the water falling from a height of 10 meters has formed a small waterfall. A high hill, a fine view of the sea and the sunset from the hill and a huge natural cave are the attractions of the place.
Gundabala, a village 15 km away from Honnavar, was a medieval trading centre. It was the centre for storing pepper for export during the time of Gersoppa rulers. There are deep well-like pits in the village in which pepper was stored. Today Gundabala has emerged as a cultural centre. There is a Hanuman temple in the village. Here is the practice of the devotees praying for the boon of Lord Hanuman and on the fulfillment of the boon they would offer the performance of a Yakshagana Play. More than 100 such yakshagana performances take place every year. Each is a whole night performance
Former capital city Gersoppa is 24 km from Honnavar. It is a place of rich antiquity. The Jaina Chaturmukha Basti, constructed in Vijayanagar style by Saluva rulers, is the most famous monument here. It has four entrances from four directions. Four separate Tirthankara images are facing the four entrances. Journey to Gersoppa through the Sharavathi in boats and launches is an enchanting journey.
The National Highway No. 17 provides a convenient road-link and Konkan Railway provides interstate connectivity. Honnavar is well known for tile-manufacturing units and cashew factories. Agriculture and fishing are the main occupations of the people of Honnavar. The Sharavathi River divides the taluk into two halves providing irrigation and navigation facilities. The Honnavar taluk is shared by two legislative constituencies. A part of it belongs to the Kumta legislative constituency and another to the Bhatkal legislative constituency.
Honnavar is also very famous for its Lady Fish (Nagli in Konkani). The fact that Honnavar is an estuary lady fish are available in plenty and are said to be the best in the world.
, Honavar had a population of 17,833. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Honavar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Honavar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Kannada is the main language spoken in this town and Konkani is also spoken in this city.
. Honnavar Railway Station is about 5 km from the centre of the town. Konkan Railway's longest bridge is located in Honnavar 2.065 km. (on Sharavati River) and also consists of a 1.75 km long tunnel.
There is also a proposal to connect Honnavar and Talguppa in Shimoga district
by a new railway line, which will be a shorter alternate rail route between Mumbai and southern India. In Railway Budget 2010-11, Indian Railway Ministry suggested Public–private partnership (PPP) model to take up this project as the Government of India cannot fund this project alone due to concerns about Rate of return
and the complex nature of the project.
is 180 km away or about 3 hours 40 mins by car. The next closest is Hubli Airport
, a domestic only airport. Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport
) is also an airport about 150 km from Honnavar.
Port
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land....
town
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada also known as North Canara or North Kanara, is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belgaum District to the north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shimoga District and Udupi District to the south and the...
district of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The town is the headquarters
Headquarters
Headquarters denotes the location where most, if not all, of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. In the United States, the corporate headquarters represents the entity at the center or the top of a corporation taking full responsibility managing all business activities...
of Honnavar taluk.
History
The first ever historical reference about the Honnavar town appears in the works of the GreekGreek literature
Greek literature refers to writings composed in areas of Greek influence, typically though not necessarily in one of the Greek dialects, throughout the whole period in which the Greek-speaking people have existed.-Ancient Greek literature :...
author Periplus
Periplus
Periplus is the Latinization of an ancient Greek word, περίπλους , literally "a sailing-around." Both segments, peri- and -plous, were independently productive: the ancient Greek speaker understood the word in its literal sense; however, it developed a few specialized meanings, one of which became...
(AD 247) and it was called Naour. It was mentioned as the first port of Limurike in Tamil country
Ancient Tamil country
The Sangam period is the classical period in the history of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other parts of South India, spanning about the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE...
.
In the 10th century text Jain Ramayana, the town is mentioned as Hanuruha Island. References about the town are also available in the works of Abu al-Fida (A.D.1273-1331), an Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
Geographer
Geographer
A geographer is a scholar whose area of study is geography, the study of Earth's natural environment and human society.Although geographers are historically known as people who make maps, map making is actually the field of study of cartography, a subset of geography...
as well as that of Ibn Batuta who described it as the city of Hinaur.
Honnavar or Onore, was a notable seaport of British India, in the North Kannada district of Uttara Karnataka. It is mentioned as a place of trade as early as the 16th century, and is associated with two interesting incidents in Anglo-Indian
Anglo-Indian
Anglo-Indians are people who have mixed Indian and British ancestry, or people of British descent born or living in India, now mainly historical in the latter sense. British residents in India used the term "Eurasians" for people of mixed European and Indian descent...
history. In 1670, the English factors here had a bull-dog which killed a sacred bull. An enraged mob killed 18 people in retaliation. In 1784 it was defended for three months by Captain Torriano and a detachment of sepoys against the army of Tippu Sultan.
Honnavar has also a history of having the name "Honnupura" (Kannada:ಹೊನ್ನುಪುರ)which might have been a major market and export hub for gold and related things.
Honavar, once was under the ruling of queen Chennabhairadevi (Kannada:ಚೆನ್ನಭೈರಾದೇವಿ) of Gerusoppa range, who is believed to have been defeated by the British.
According to Ibn Batuta, the people of Honnavar were Muslims of the Shafai or Arab sect, peaceful and religious. The men were famous sea-fighters and the women were chaste and beautiful. Most of them knew the Quran by heart. There were twenty-three schools for boys and thirteen for girls. The ruling chief was Jamal-ud-din Muhammad Ibn Hassan. He was subject to an infidel king named Hariab, that is Harihara or Haripappa of Vijayanagar (A.D. 1336-1350). The prince had an army of six thousand men. However, the people of Malabar, though a courageous and a war-like race, feared the chief for his bravery at sea and paid him tribute. Ibn Batuta went to Calicut and then returned to Honavar where he found the chief preparing an expedition against the island of Sindabur or Chitakul (present day Sadashivgad) near Karwar.
Geography
Honnavar lies on the coast of the Arabian SeaArabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by the Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui in northeastern Somalia and Kanyakumari in India...
and on the banks of the river Sharavati, forming an estuary
Estuary
An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea....
. It lies midway between Panaji and Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
. Some of the important places around Honavar include the towns of Murudeshwara
Murudeshwara
Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva...
and Idagunji
Idagunji
Idagunji is a famous place of Hindu worship in Uttara Kannada district and Honnavar taluk. The Lord Ganesha temple is the main attraction, receiving more than 1 million devotees per year...
, both places of religious importance and Karikanamma
Karikanamma
Karikanamma is a Hindu temple in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India, located near the town of Honavar. It is dedicated to the deity Kali .-External links:**...
, a scenic mountain that has the breathtaking view of the Arabian sea.
Honnavar also has a port that was one of the most important ones on the west coast of India during the time of Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant traveler from the Venetian Republic whose travels are recorded in Il Milione, a book which did much to introduce Europeans to Central Asia and China. He learned about trading whilst his father and uncle, Niccolò and Maffeo, travelled through Asia and apparently...
. It has got many more powerful devine places like Veeranjaneya temple Gerusoppa, Subramanya Kshetra Mugva, Rama theerta, Apsarakonda Etc.
Some 18-20 kilometres from Honavar, you find the historic Maruti Temple (Mukhyaprana Laxmi Venkatesh Temple) place called "Gundabala".This temple has a history of more than 800 years.
The Sahyadri Hill range and the astonishing waves of the Arabian Sea are always representing the life style of the coastal belt of Karnataka state. In the safe hands of the Sahyadri hills Honnavar is shining in the fields of education, literature, philosophy and socio-cultural activities with its traditional history.
Honnavar is one of the coastal talukas of Uttar Kannada District. It has a total area of 754.8 km2. Honnavar was a port and fortified town with a lot of Historical antiquities. The name Honnavar might have originated from the word ‘Honnavari’ or ‘Honnavare’ which was a very popular plant in the region. Several inscriptions have mentioned Honnavar as ‘Honnavaru’ or ‘Honninavara’ which means the land of prosperity or the land of gold.
Between the 11th and 14th century AD Honnavar was under the rule of the Kadambas of Chandavar. Honnavar became a trading centre during the time of Vijayanagar Empire. Horses from Portugal were imported through this port. The well-known Vijayanagar King Krishnadevaraya gave permission to the Portuguese to construct forts at Honnavar and Bhatkal.
During the 15th and 16th centuries the Saluvas of Gersoppa were the prominent rulers of Honnavar. By the end of the 16th century Gersoppa Queen Chennabairadevi had become very popular as the ‘queen of pepper’ (Kalumenasinarani). She had a very good contact with the west. Thus, Honnavar became a flourishing centre of overseas trade.
By the middle of the 17th century the army of Hyder Ali took possession of the coastal town Honnavar and Basavarajdurga. By the end of the 18th century, the entire North Kanara district came under the control of Tippu, the son of Hyder Ali. Honnavar was the district Headquarters between 1800 and 1817. In 1862 the entire Kanara district was divided into South Kanara and North Kanara districts, and the North Kanara district was transferred to Bombay Presidency. Until then it was under Madras Presidency. After independence, in 1947 Honnavar became the taluka headquarters.
The Sharavati is one of the main attractions of Honnavar. The river joins the Arabian Sea in Honnavar. While joining the sea, the river has created some islands. Among them Mavinkurva is the largest and the most beautiful.
The Colonel Hill is another place of interest in Honnavar. It is a 30 meter tall column situated on the top of a hillock by the side of N.H-17. This column was installed in memory of Colonel Hill on 20 January 1845. It was set up by the 14th Madras Native Infantry at the instance of the East India Company in honour of Colonel Hill who died at Gersoppa while commanding the Mysore Division.
Ramathirtha is another beautiful location in Honnavar. It is situated on the Honnavar-Chandavar road at a distance of about 3 km. This pushkarini or water tank which is 50 steps below the ground level is very spacious. The water from a height falls into the tank from two different points called Ramathirtha and Laxmanthirtha. According to local traditions, Sri Rama, Sita and Laxman had a holy dip in the tank during their vanavasa.
Kasarkod beach is a tourist attraction of Honnavar. It is about 2 km from Honnavar. This beautiful sandy beach is about 5 km in length. The waves, golden sand top and the enchanting scenic beauty attract thousands of tourists everyday.
Kep Jog is a smaller yet spectacular version of Jog Falls. It is situated deep in the hearts of JannaKadakal, which is a hilly village in Honnavar Taluk. We can reach there by travelling from Honnavar to Jannakadkal via Hadinbal. Road transport is available till Jannakadakal after which a distance of 13 kms should be covered by walk.
Basavaraja Durga, a fortified spot is an island in the Arabian Sea. It is 3 km away from the Sharavathi Sea Mouth. We can reach it by boat or launch. This island has a total area of 19 hectares. The fort was constructed during the Vijayanagara rule. In 1690, Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayaka captured it and named it Basavarajadurga in memory of Keladi Prince Basavaraja.
Apsarakonda, a small attractive waterfall is about 5 km from Honnavar. Apsarakonda means the pond of an Apsara or a nymph. Here the water falling from a height of 10 meters has formed a small waterfall. A high hill, a fine view of the sea and the sunset from the hill and a huge natural cave are the attractions of the place.
Gundabala, a village 15 km away from Honnavar, was a medieval trading centre. It was the centre for storing pepper for export during the time of Gersoppa rulers. There are deep well-like pits in the village in which pepper was stored. Today Gundabala has emerged as a cultural centre. There is a Hanuman temple in the village. Here is the practice of the devotees praying for the boon of Lord Hanuman and on the fulfillment of the boon they would offer the performance of a Yakshagana Play. More than 100 such yakshagana performances take place every year. Each is a whole night performance
Former capital city Gersoppa is 24 km from Honnavar. It is a place of rich antiquity. The Jaina Chaturmukha Basti, constructed in Vijayanagar style by Saluva rulers, is the most famous monument here. It has four entrances from four directions. Four separate Tirthankara images are facing the four entrances. Journey to Gersoppa through the Sharavathi in boats and launches is an enchanting journey.
The National Highway No. 17 provides a convenient road-link and Konkan Railway provides interstate connectivity. Honnavar is well known for tile-manufacturing units and cashew factories. Agriculture and fishing are the main occupations of the people of Honnavar. The Sharavathi River divides the taluk into two halves providing irrigation and navigation facilities. The Honnavar taluk is shared by two legislative constituencies. A part of it belongs to the Kumta legislative constituency and another to the Bhatkal legislative constituency.
Honnavar is also very famous for its Lady Fish (Nagli in Konkani). The fact that Honnavar is an estuary lady fish are available in plenty and are said to be the best in the world.
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Honavar had a population of 17,833. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Honavar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Honavar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Kannada is the main language spoken in this town and Konkani is also spoken in this city.
Road
There are two National Highways that pass through Honnavar:- NH-17 (PanvelPanvelPanvel is city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. It adjoins Navi Mumbai, and is just after the Thane district border. Panvel is located on the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway about 21 kilometres from...
- Edapally): MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Panjim, KarwarKarwarKarwar is the administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is a seaside town situated on the banks of the Kali river which is on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. The town lies about 15 kilometres south of the Karnataka–Goa border and 519 km north-west...
, Baindoor, KundapuraKundapura-Languages and culture :The town mainly consists of Kannadigas who speak Kundagannada, Konkanis and Tuluvas. The Goud Saraswat Brahmins who fled Goa during the Portuguese arrival in the 16th century arrived by Boat in Basrur and some settled in Kundapura and surrounding villages. These people and...
, Udupi, MangaloreMangaloreMangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
and ErnakulamErnakulamErnakulam refers to the downtown area or the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Ernakulam is called the commercial capital of the state of Kerala and is a main nerve of business in...
can be reached by this road - NH-206 (Tumakuru - Honnavar): Bengaluru, Tumakuru, ArsikereArsikereArsikere is a town in the Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. Arasikere is a major railway junction on the South Western Railway...
, Bhadravati, Shivamogga, Ayanur, KumsiKumsiKumsi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Shimoga taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Kumsi had a population of 6042 with 3069 males and 2973 females.-External links:...
, Anandapuram,ShimogaSagar and Jog FallsJog FallsJog Falls , created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Sagara, Karnataka Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction...
can be reached by this road.
Rail
Honnavar has a railway station on Konkan RailwayKonkan Railway
The Konkan Railway is a railway line which runs along the Konkan coast of India. It was constructed and is operated by the Konkan Railway Corporation...
. Honnavar Railway Station is about 5 km from the centre of the town. Konkan Railway's longest bridge is located in Honnavar 2.065 km. (on Sharavati River) and also consists of a 1.75 km long tunnel.
There is also a proposal to connect Honnavar and Talguppa in Shimoga district
Shimoga District
Shimoga District is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga District lies in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats, a hilly area known for its green forests, plentiful rainfall, and as the source of many of the area's rivers. Shimoga City is the administrative centre...
by a new railway line, which will be a shorter alternate rail route between Mumbai and southern India. In Railway Budget 2010-11, Indian Railway Ministry suggested Public–private partnership (PPP) model to take up this project as the Government of India cannot fund this project alone due to concerns about Rate of return
Rate of return
In finance, rate of return , also known as return on investment , rate of profit or sometimes just return, is the ratio of money gained or lost on an investment relative to the amount of money invested. The amount of money gained or lost may be referred to as interest, profit/loss, gain/loss, or...
and the complex nature of the project.
Air
The nearest international airport, Mangalore International AirportMangalore International Airport
Mangalore Airport, formerly known as Bajpe Airport, is a domestic and customs airport serving the coastal city of Mangalore, India...
is 180 km away or about 3 hours 40 mins by car. The next closest is Hubli Airport
Hubli Airport
Hubli Airport also Hubli Air Force Base is the airport currently serving the twin cities of Hubballi/Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India.- Airlines and destinations :PassengerCargo-Planned Expansion:...
, a domestic only airport. Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport
Dabolim Airport
Dabolim Airport is located in the village of Dabolim in Goa, India. It is the only airport in the state and operates as a civil enclave in a military airbase named INS Hansa.-History :...
) is also an airport about 150 km from Honnavar.
Hospitals
Honavar has the following medical facilities.- St. Ignatius Hospital (70 beds)
- Sridevi Maternity Centre (32 beds)
- Government Hospital (30 beds)
- Sharada Nursing Home (30 beds)
- Suvidha Hospital (25 beds)
- Ramnath Child Care Centre (10 beds)
- Balkur Clinic (04 beds)
- Sri Durga Clinic (05 beds)
Educational institutes
- S.D.M. College of Management Studies, Honnavar
- S.D.M. Arts, Science and Commerce College, Honnavar
- St. Ignatius School of Nursing, Honnavar
- St. Anthony's College for Physical Education, Honnavar
- Government Industrial Training Institute, Honnavar
- The New English School, Honnavar
- St.Thomas School, Honnavar
- Holy Rosary Convent School, Honnavar
- Higher Elementary School (Brother School), Honnavar
- St. Marathoma School, Honnavar
- Government Kasba Primary School, Honnavar
- NMS Higher Primary School, Honnavar