Thombattu

Thombattu is a village in

Thombattu is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, and the east by the Western Ghats. Thombattu consists of patches of paddy fields and coconut gardens imbedded in a hilly and forest terrain. This place receives heavy rain fall from June to October every year, and the climate is tropical.

Economy

The main economic activity of the village is

Varahi River

The

Thombattu is bound by the Western Ghats, a world heritage site. These forests are home for a variety of plants and animals, some of which are rare/endangered. The forests surrounding Kollur, Amasebail etc. are harbouring leopard, tiger, bison, cheetah, king cobra etc. are rare plants found include Rose wood etc. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the eastern side and is a thickly wooded sanctuary.

Arts and culture

One Yakshagana, which plays dance-drama of 6 – 8 hours duration (full night) from November to May every year, in various towns and villages of Udupi district and surrounding districts. One organization called bajanamandali established in Thombattu it is Shri Mahaganapathi Bajanamandali Thombattu. This organization perform cultural programs in nearby place.

Education

• Varasiddivinayaka Pre University College Keradi
• Canara College Of Nursing
• Moodalakatte Institute Of Technology
• mother Teresa school and college shankaranarayana
• government highschool amavasebailu

Transport by rail

There is no railway station near to Thombattu in less than 10 km, although railway stations are accessible in nearby towns.

See also

• Kundapura Taluk
• Gavali, Udupi

References