Baindur

Baindur ಬೈಂದೂರು
town
Baindur Show map of Karnataka Baindur Show map of India Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°51′58″N 74°38′00″E / 13.866°N 74.6333°E / 13.866; 74.6333Coordinates: 13°51′58″N 74°38′00″E / 13.866°N 74.6333°E / 13.866; 74.6333
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Udupi District
Government
• MLA	Sri Gopala Poojary
Elevation	42 m (138 ft)
Population
• Total	33,450
PIN	576214
Vehicle registration	KA-20
Sex ratio	1.09 ♂/♀
Legislature type	Bicameral
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Byndoor Vidhansabha Kshethra (124th)
Website	www.byndoor.com

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.^[1] 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^[2] and the president of Udupi District Congress Committee.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.

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  Byndooe City point

State ans Central Government Offices

• Byndoor, Sub Registrar Office.
• Life Insurance Corporations.
• BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.
• BEO(Education Office).
• Indian Postal Service.
• Mysore Minerals(Govt) Office.
• PWD Panchayt Raaj Department.
• Tashildhar Office(Taluk Office).
• veterinary hospital
• Community Heath Care Hospital.
• Mescom Office and Asst.Engineer Office
• Sub Treasury Office
• Police Station
• Byndoor Ciricle Police Station
• Survey And Land Record Department
• Karnataka Forest Department
• Agriculture Department
• Govt Inspection Bunglow
• MLA Office
• Forest Department Resort(Nesara Dhama)
• Central Library
• Local Panchayat Office
• Byndoor Konkan Railway Office
• Govt. First Grade College,Vidya Nagar Byndoor.
• Govt PU College Byndoor.
• Govt ITI Byndoor.

List Of Banks

Baindur also has many nationalised and co-operative banks

1. State Bank Of Mysore.
2. Syndicate Bank.
3. Vijaya Bank.
4. Corporation Bank.
5. Canara Bank.
6. Karnataka Vikasa Bank.
7. SCDCC Bank.
8. Muthoot Finance.

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

• Lavannay Kala Vranda the famous cultural organisation and surabhi byndoor, is located at Byndoor. It is a stage for aspirants who are eager to learn stage activities like dancing, drama, acting, direction, music, etc.

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 From Byndoor

Passenger trains originating from Byndoor.^[5]

No of Trains Stops at Mookmanika Road Byndoor

Tourist spots in the town of Byndoor

• Kollur Mookambika Temple
• Kshitija Nesara Dhama, Byndoor
• Holy Cross Hill (Kursa Gudo). It is surrounded by palm trees. Byndoor
• Someshwara Beach and Someshwara Temple
• Bankeshwara Temple, Hosadu
• Seneshwara Temple
• Mahakali Temple
• Sita Ramachandra Temple
• Vattina katte Mahasathi Amma Temple -
• Sri Annaya jattiga temple someshwara road
• Holy Cross Church Byndoor
• Kosalli Falls
• Ottinene Sunset Point
• Byndoor ottinene Falls (Only Rainy season)

Educational Institutes

1. St Thomas residential English school[CBSE] Nitydhar Nagar Byndoor.
2. HMMS English Medium School Byndoor.
3. Sowkhya English Medium School Byndoor.
4. Holy Cross English medium school and kindergarten Near Church Byndoor.
5. Green Valley National School Byndoor Distance[ICSE] Byndoor.
6. Sowkhya D.Ed College Byndoor.
7. Govt. First Grade College,Vidya Nagar Byndoor.
8. Govt PU College Byndoor.
9. Sowkhya First Grade College Byndoor.
10. Rathubai Janatha High School Yojana Nagar Byndoor.
11. SDM School Mayyadi Byndoor.
12. Holy Cross Hr Pry school Byndoor.
13. Govt Urdu School Byndoor.
14. Govt Model Higher primary school Byndoor

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.

• Government Community Health Centre Byndoor
• Anjali Hospital Byndoor

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.

	Arabian Sea	Bhatkal	Jog Falls
	Arabian Sea		Kollur
		Byndoor
	Arabian Sea	Kundapur	Siddapura

Other nearby places

• Belakallu theertha, near Mudur, Kollur
• Kosalli falls
• Maravanthe beach Trasi - 15 km ahed
• Kirimanjeshwara
• Mookambika wildlife sanctuary
• Someshwara Temple Paduvary.
• Durga Parameshwari Temple Uppunda

References

External links

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