Country India District Udupi District Vehicle registration KA-20 Elevation 42 m | State Karnataka PIN 576214 Sex ratio 1.09 ♂/♀ Local time Tuesday 9:18 PM | |
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Baindur or Byndoor is a town in Udupi district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town lies on NH-66 running between Panvel and Kochi and is one of the major stations along the Konkan Railway line after Udupi,Kundapura,Surathkal and Mangalore. The Mookambika Road Byndoor Railway Station, caters mainly to pilgrims visiting the Kollur Mookambika Temple in Udupi district. The nearest airport is the Mangalore International Airport. This place was also known as Bindupura. Baindur is notable for the Kollur Mookambika Temple, Someshwara beach, Koosalli Water Falls and the Ottinene beach, Sunset point. K. Gopala Poojary is the fourth time Congress MLA from Baindur Constituency and the president of Udupi District Congress Committee.
Contents
- Map of Baindur Karnataka 576214
- Demographics
- History
- Demography
- Activity
- State and central government offices
- Banks
- Places of interest
- Sea shore
- Culture
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Trains originating
- Tourist spots
- Educational institutes
- Healthcare
- Geography
- Other nearby places
- References
Map of Baindur, Karnataka 576214
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Byndoor Town had a population of approximately 36,340. Males constitute 50% of the population and females constitute 50%. Byndoor has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 88% and female literacy of 78%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
This has historical importance, as being a harbour town and it is known for its Seneshwara temple. Previously it was ruled by the Jaina kings. Inscription (1356) refers to an endowment made to Gokarneshwara, Marthandeshwara and Bhanu deva Basadi. Another inscription of 1449 gives some information regarding the endowment offered to Parshwanatha temple's professionals school, to Brahmadeva's lamp, to God Bankeshwara and to the mutts. Another inscription states that the antiquity of Seneshwara as old as Treta Yuga. There is an opinion that Rama had stayed for a night here while on his way to Lanka and thought of constructing a bridge to Lanka from here itself; but was dropped on the advice of Bindumaharshi. There is an opinion that the Seneshwara linga was installed by Rama. Now this temple has been protected by the Dharmasthala Dharmothana Committee. Baindupur was named so because of Bindhumaharshi. Later it was named as Bainduru. An inscription of 1359 (Paduvari) mentions 240 mude of rice being given by the commander Chikkamallaiah to the Seneshwara God of Bainduru. Another inscription of 1360 has also mention the offering of 100 mude rice to goddess Balari' of Virupakshapura. Yet another inscription of 1365, (Bainduru) mention the endowments made to Narasimhadeva mutt. An inscription of 1449 reveals an endowment made to God Parshwanatha and to the mutts of Ganganadu and Bankeshwara Gayatridevi. An inscription of 1508 (Baindur), refer to the endowment given to Seneshwara temple and to Chaturmukha Mutt, during the reign of Veera Narasimha, by the Indarasa Odeya. In an inscription of 1524, seen in the Seneshwara temple, the endowments made to Baindurunadu Seneshwara, Narasimhadeva, Gopinatha deva and for the services of local mutts is recorded in detail.
Demography
The population of Baindur is a mixture of Hindus, Roman Catholics and Muslims. The Muslims of Baindur are predominantly Nawayati. The main language spoken in Byndoor is Kundapura kannada. Goud Saraswath Brahmins and Roman Catholic families in Baindur speak Konkani.
Activity
Farming is the preferred occupation of the locals. Small time fishing is also one of the important activities of the local people.
State and central government offices
Banks
Baindur has many nationalised and co-operative banks
Places of interest
Seneshwara Temple, Sri Ramachandra Mandira and Mahakali Temple. The Seneshwara Temple is a very old temple and the history of this temple dates back to few centuries. Sri Someshwara temple is one of the most beautiful temples located near Baindur, which is on the seashore. One of the popular pilgrim centers of Karnataka, Kollur Mookambika Temple is just 28 km from Baindur. Baindur has also a railway station, which connects the place to Mangalore and Mumbai via Konkan Railway.
Sea shore
The beaches are the main attractions in the towns located on coastal Karnataka. In Byndoor, the beach is the main place of interest. It is famous for the beautiful sunset. The serenity and silence of this place attracts many tourists. Kshitija Nesara Dhama in Ottinene, is popular for its peace and sunset.
Culture
Mookambika Road Byndoor
Mookambika Road Byndoor (Code:BYNR) is the main railway station in the town of Byndoor. Trains from here connect the city to prominent state capitals of India like, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram (via Southern Railway), Mumbai (via Konkan Railways) and so forth. Rail connectivity in Byndoor was established in 1997.
Trains originating
Tourist spots
Educational institutes
Healthcare
Byndoor town provides moderate health-care facilities through both Government and private hospital set-ups. Being a Taluk headquarters, Byndoor has Government Community Health Centre. It provides specialty health care facilities also. However, generally the major role is played by the private practitioners and hospitals. There are quite good and affordable modern and Ayurveda clinics, dental clinics, Homeopathy clinics provide health care facility.
Geography
Byndoor is surrounded by Arabian Sea and forest regions. Byndoor attracts nature lovers. Apart from this, there are many historic places surrounding the city.