Uttara Kannada District

Uttara Kannada District in Karnataka is a narrow strip between the Western Ghats, and the Arabian Sea. Uttara Kannada is also known as North Canara or North Kanara. It is a rural district in India, and has an area of 10,291 sq km. Karwar is the district headquarters.

Rice and sugarcane are the major crops. Yana is a pilgrim center located amongst the evergreen forest of the Sahyadri Mountains. Banavasi, Devbagh Beach, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Kurumgad Island, Unchalli Falls and Magod Falls are the other places to visit.

Updated on 6th September, 2014