Kasargod

Kasaragod ([kɑːsɾɡoːɖ] is a municipal town and the district headquarters of Kasaragod district of Kerala state in India. Situated in the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats, it is known for the Chandragiri and Bekal Forts, Chandragiri River, historic Kolathiri Rajas, natural environment of Ranipuram and Kottancheri Hills, historical and religious sites like the Madiyan Kulom temple, Madhur Temple, Ananthapuram Lake Temple and Malik Deenar Mosque. It is located 50 km south of the port city of Mangalore, 376 km west-southwest of Bengaluru and 578 km north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram.

Demographics

Malayalam is the most widely spoken language here. Konkani, along with others like Beary, Tulu and Kannada are also used by some people. Havyaka speakers have a strong base in Kannada. The Kannada and Tulu spoken here are also influenced by Malayalam and the Malayalam spoken here is in turn influenced by Tulu and Kannada.

Hotspots

Bekkal Fort

Ranipuram hills