Brahmavar

Brahmavar is a taluk in Udupi district located on NH 66 (formerly NH 17), 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of the Udupi in Karnataka, India.

Brahmavara
Town
Brahmavara Location in India
Coordinates: 13.404°N 74.707°E / 13.404; 74.707
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Udupi District
Population
• Total	131,203[1]
Languages
• Official	Kannada
• Regional	Kundagannada, Tulu.
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	576213[2]
Telephone code	0820[3]
Vehicle registration	KA-20[4]

Location

Brahmavara is about 68 kilometres (40 mi) north of Mangalore and about 13 kilometres (10 mi) north of Udupi on the National highway NH 66 (formerly NH 17). The Suvarna and Sita Rivers, originating in Western Ghats, form backwaters around Brahmavara before joining the Arabian Sea near Hangarkatte.

Brahmavara is surrounded by several villages, including Handadi, Baikady, Pethri, Kunjal, Kumragod, Salikeri, Haradi and Matapadi. Barkur is to the north of Brahmavara, and the temple city Udupi to its south.