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Kumta ಕುಮಟಾ | |
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 Taluk Map of Kumta | |
  Kumta Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates:14°25′33″N74°24′42″E / 14.42583°N 74.41167°E /14.42583; 74.41167 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Kanara |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Municipal Council |
| • MLA | Dinakar Keshav Shetty |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.34 km2 (5.92 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 9th |
| Elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 29,266 |
| • Rank | 3rd inUK |
| • Density | 1,957.2/km2 (5,069/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Local | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 581 343 |
| Telephone code | +91-(0)8386 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-47 |
| Literacy | 90.01% |
| Sex ratio | 990♂/♀ |
| Lok SabhaConstituency | Uttara Kannada (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Climate | Monsoon(Köppen) |
| Website | kumatatown |
Kumta is a town and taluk in theUttara Kannada district ofKarnataka,India.[1] It is one of the important stations along theKonkan Railway line running betweenMumbai andMangalore.[2]
The 36thKannada Sahithya Sammelana was held in Kumta in 1956, under the presidency ofV. Seetharamaiah.
The city of Kumta is located on theArabian Sea coast in the district ofNorth Kannada in the state ofKarnataka. Kumta is adjacent to the vastWestern Ghats14°25′N74°24′E / 14.42°N 74.4°E /14.42; 74.4. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 feet).
To the north of city, the majorAghanashini river joins theArabian Sea on her way rendering stunning scenery. The town ofGokarna near Kumta is famous forbeaches. A nearbyRock Climbing spot calledYana is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails.[citation needed]
Kumta is very well connected by road. One of the busiest highwayNational Highway 66 (NH 66-Panvel-Kochi-Kanyakumari) passes through Kumta. Kumta is also connected to National Highway 766E (kumta to sirsi) and also to Kumta-Siddapur Road (state highway 48)It connects SH 50 siddapur . Thehalkar village situated in near NH66.
TheNorth Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) is the state run bus service in Kumta.[citation needed]
Kumta station is served by the Netravati Express train run byKonkan Railways.[3]
Kumta rail connects Mangalore and Goa which further connects to Bombay.Kumta station is also served by Matsyagandha Express, CSMT Manglore Express and many more
