- Source: Mulki, India
Mulki also known as Moolki is a panchayat town located at Mangalore taluk in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is on the banks of Shambhavi River. It was earlier known as Moolikapur, turned to Mulki. A small town with people of diverse religions, it is 10 km north of Suratkal. Karnad is a locality within Mulki. Nearest railway station is Mulki railway station
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Mulki had a population of 16,398. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Mulki has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Mulki, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The majority population of Mulki is Hindu, although there is a significant diversity in the form of Muslim and Christians. Hindus in Mulki are very diverse in themselves with a significant population of Billavas, Mogaveeras, Bunts, Goud Saraswats and Tulu Brahmins.
Economy
Skilled workers form small cottage industries and are entrepreneurial. Other major contribution to the local economy comes from agriculture and fishing.
Surfing
Mulki has also become a hotspot for Surfing in India offering several uncrowded beaches and good surf from September to early June, with break for monsoons. Several surf clubs offer classes as well as board hires - notable among them, the Mantra Surf Club and Indica Surf club. Most surf clubs also offer kayaking and Stand up paddleboards in the local estuaries.
Notable people
Srinidhi Shetty - Actor.
Suniel Shetty - Actor.
Girish Karnad - Actor, Director, Writer, Playwright.
Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty
Karnad Sadashiva Rao - Freedom fighter.
Budhi Kunderan - Cricketer.
Ammembal Subba Rao Pai - Banker, Educationist, Social reformer.
Media
The nearby cities of Mangalore and Udupi provide print publications and Internet sites that report news about Mulki. The most prominent local news sources are:
Udayavani
Karavali Ale
Daijiworld
Varthabharathi
Prajavani
The Times of India
References
External links
karnataka.gov.in
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