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Religion: Clean up spacing around commas and other punctuation fixes, replaced: ,K → , K, ,t → , t, inline, title → inline,title

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{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Dakshina Kannada]]
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 574243
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| area_code = 08255
| registration_plate = KA 19
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| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
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''' Punacha ''' is a village in the southern state of [[Karnataka]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=702953|title=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref><ref name="yahoomaps">{{cite web|url=http://in.maps.yahoo.com|title=Yahoomaps India :|accessdate=2008-12-18}} Punacha, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka</ref> It is located in the [[Bantwal]] [[taluk]] of [[Dakshina Kannada district]] in Karnataka.

== Background ==
The name ''Punacha'' is derived from the [[Tulu language|Tulu]] language word ''puncha'', which is a natural mud habitat (an [[Ant colony|anthill]]) where snakes usually live.

Punacha is famous for the [[Shri]] Mahishaamardhini temple which is at the heart of the village. Legend has it that, long ago, a tribeswoman accidentally discovered a black [[Mahishaamardhini]] (an avatar of [[Durga]]) sculpture while she was working in a nearby hill called ''Devaragudde'', 'The Hill of God'. One of the eyes of the sculpture got damaged by her knife without her knowledge. Later, the sculpture was taken to the current site and a temple was built, dedicated to the Goddess.

Before independence, ''Punacha'' (which is part of [[Dakshina Kannada]] or Canara district) was ruled by the [[Madras Presidency]]. After independence this place was included in [[Mysore state]] which was later renamed as ''[[Karnataka]]''.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Punacha village had a population of 7,978 with 4,009 males and 3,969 females.<ref name=":0" /> The major languages spoken in the village are [[Kannada]] and [[Tulu language|Tulu]] along with other languages like [[Havyaka Kannada|Havyaka]], [[Konkani language|Konkani]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Beary language|Beary]].

== Education ==

In the village, the majority of the population is literate with primary and secondary grade education. The village’s literacy rate is far above national average. Significant number of people from this village work in Indian metropolis like [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]] whereas a sizeable proportion of population work in the [[Middle East]]. This place has provided number of engineers, doctors, writers, folk artists, [[Yakshagana|Yakshagaana]] artists, Politicians, Army jawans, businessmen, teachers, professors, accountants and agriculturists to the country.

Educational facilities till [[Secondary School Leaving Certificate|class X]] is available in Punacha-Pariyalthadka Aided Higher Primary School, Pariyalthadka and Sri Devi High School, Devinagara, with the medium of instruction being Kannada. For higher education, people either commute to neighbouring towns like [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]], [[Vittal (town)|Vittal]] or [[Mangalore]].

Lists of educational institution in Punacha:

* Punacha Pariyalthadka Aided Higher Primary School, Pariyalthadka.
* Sri Devi High School, Devinagara.
* Ajinadka, Ajeru, Dambe, Toranakatte Govt Schools.
* Hayathul Islam Madrasa Pariyalthadka.
* Sarakari Hiriya Prathamika Shale Moodambailu (Govt School).

== Agriculture ==
The main crops of Punacha village are [[Rice#Harvesting, drying and milling|paddy]], [[coconut]], [[areca nut]], [[jasmine]], [[black pepper]], [[Natural rubber|rubber]] and [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]]. Paddy is generally cultivated during three seasons in a year, Karthika or Yenel (May–October), Suggi (October to January) and Kolake (January to April). There are some farmers who do dairy farming, poultry etc. for their livelihood.

== Religion ==

Inhabitants of Punacha follow either of the three religions like [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]] or [[Christianity]]. Among Hindus, majority of the people belong to ethnicities like [[Billava]], [[Brahmin]], [[Bunt (community)|Bunt]], Marathi Naik<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maratinaik.com/|title=Home|website=Marati Naik|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref> and [[Saraswat Brahmin|Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins ( RSB )]].

List of religious places in Punacha:

* Jumma Masjid Punacha
* Shree Mahishamardhini Temple Punacha
* Shree Mahishamardini Bhajana Mandira, Ajeru
* Jumma Masjid & Darga Pariyalthadka
* Christ the King Catholic Church, Kurelu, Manila, Punacha.
* [[Koti Channaya]] Garadi – Garodi
* Shree Dhoomavathi Kshetra [[Bailu Guthu]]
* Shree Dhoomavathi Kshetra, Sankesha
* Shree Kallurti Daiva, Padavu
* Shree Malaraaya Kshetra, Dalkaje
* Jai bharathi marathi mandira devinagara

== Connectivity ==

=== Air ===
The nearest airport to Punacha is [[Mangalore International Airport]] which is at a distance of 58 km.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Punacha,+Karnataka/Mangaluru+International+Airport,+Kudla,+Bajpe,+Kenjar,+Karnataka+574142/@12.8092604,74.863451,11z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4982176784507:0xf6e5cac8b8e45dd4!2m2!1d75.1501601!2d12.7220796!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba350d3616d95e9:0x46d57322d8165a30!2m2!1d74.8856463!2d12.9545068!3e0|title=Punacha to Mangaluru International Airport|website=Punacha to Mangaluru International Airport|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> Flights are available to major Indian cities like [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] and [[Middle East]] countries like [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]], [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain]], [[Dammam Airport|Dammam]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]], [[Kuwait International Airport|Kuwait]], [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]].

=== Railway ===
There is no railway line passing through Punacha. The closest railway station to the village is Kabaka Puttur Railway Station (Station Code: KBPR)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://etrainroute.in/stations/KBPR|title=Kabaka Puttur Railway Station Code{{!}}Kabaka Puttur Railway Station Time Table|website=etrainroute.in|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> which is around 15 km<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Punacha,+Karnataka/Kabaka+Puttur+Railway+Station,+Railway+Station+Road,+Puttur,+Karnataka/@12.7225354,75.1641676,13.87z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4982176784507:0xf6e5cac8b8e45dd4!2m2!1d75.1501601!2d12.7220796!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4bd9e83208921:0xad68a55d5e3f953f!2m2!1d75.2046781!2d12.7687053!3e0|title=Punacha to Kabaka Puttur Railway Station|website=Punacha to Kabaka Puttur Railway Station|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> via the fastest road. It is a single track diesel line on the Mangalore-Hassan railway line of [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway.]]

=== Road ===
Punacha is connected to nearest towns like [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/KSRTC+Bus+Stand+Puttur,+Puttur,+Karnataka/Punacha,+Karnataka+574243/@12.7549729,75.1817619,14.52z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4bd83188abd09:0x48ecb3337f1a8773!2m2!1d75.2046903!2d12.7614633!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4982176784507:0xf6e5cac8b8e45dd4!2m2!1d75.1501601!2d12.7220796!3e0|title=KSRTC Bus Stand Puttur to Punacha|website=KSRTC Bus Stand Puttur to Punacha|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> and [[Vittal (town)|Vittal]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Vittla+KSRTC+Bus+Station,+Ukkuda-Vittala+Rd,+Vittal,+Karnataka+574243/Punacha,+Karnataka+574243/@12.7409522,75.110267,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4a2637643b1b3:0xe64f4a15abea98aa!2m2!1d75.1031803!2d12.7598577!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4982176784507:0xf6e5cac8b8e45dd4!2m2!1d75.1501601!2d12.7220796!3e0|title=Vittla KSRTC Bus Station to Punacha|website=Vittla KSRTC Bus Station to Punacha|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Vittal+Bus+Station,+Vittal+-+Kabaka+-+Puttur+Road,+Vittal,+Karnataka/Punacha,+Karnataka+574243/@12.7637848,75.1023669,19.68z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4a26148d41a49:0x99b9869c8114aa04!2m2!1d75.102496!2d12.7637952!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba4982176784507:0xf6e5cac8b8e45dd4!2m2!1d75.1501601!2d12.7220796!3e0|title=Vittal Bus Station to Punacha|website=Vittal Bus Station to Punacha|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> by private and ksrtc shuttle buses with a frequency of around half an hour. Daily buses are available from 7 am to 8 pm from both the towns. Also there is KSRTC bus facilities from puttur to vitla via punacha.

== Notable persons from Punacha ==
* M.S.Mohammad Manila Former Vice President Jilla Panchayath Dakshina Kannada.
* Agrala Purandara Rai, Writer of Kannada Literature and Journalist ( 1916-2001)
* Prof. B.A. Viveka Rai,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vivekaraiba.wordpress.com/|title=B A Viveka Rai|website=B A Viveka Rai|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> former Vice Chancellor of Kannada University, Hampi and Karnataka State Open University, Mysore and Retired Professor and Head, Kannada Department of Mangalore University, A senior writer, scholar of Kannada Literature and Folklore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/96858-mangalore-university-to-confer-honoris-causa-on-prof-b-a-viveka-rai|title=Mangalore University to confer Honoris Causa on Prof. B A Viveka Rai|date=2017-03-02|website=Coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India, Coastal Karnataka|language=en|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> He is the son of Agrala Purandara Rai, writer and journalist.
* B.A.Ullas Rai, Retired General Manager of Vijaya Bank, son of Agrala Purandara Rai.
*[[Moodambailu Gopalakrishna Shastry]], Yakshagana Tala Maddale artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/yakshagana-literary-conference-in-puttur-from-friday/article6735147.ece|title=Yakshagana literary conference in Puttur from Friday|last=Kamila|first=Raviprasad|date=2014-12-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-12-07|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*[[Late Nayan Kumar]], comedy artist in Yakahagaana
*[[Pulincha Ramayya Shetty]], artist in Yakshagaana( 1939-2002)
*[[S R Rangamoorthy]], former Campco President.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.campco.org/board-of-directors-2/|title=Former President|date=2015-11-04|website=The Campco LTD|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref>
*S R Satishchandra, Campco President [http://www.campco.org/board-of-directors/]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.udayavani.com/english/news/mangaluru/96894/s-r-satishchandra-new-campco-president|title=S R Satishchandra is new Campco president {{!}} Udayavani - ಉದಯವಾಣಿ|website=www.udayavani.com|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref>
* Sachidanada Prabhu, ajeru yakshagana artist
* Pratham Ajeru, yakshagana artist
*Kavyashree Nayak Ajeru, Yakshagana Artist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/601202/making-their-way-centre-stage.html|title=Making their way to centre stage|date=2017-03-13|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref>

Health facilities:

Government Primary Health Centre at Ajjinadka

Dr Sumana Moorthi Shastry Clinic Ajjinadka

Dr K M Bhat SWASTIK CLINIC Punacha Pariyalthadka

Dr Pradeep P K Thanvi Clinic Punacha Garadi

==See also==
* [[Dakshina Kannada]]
* [[Districts of Karnataka]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* http://dk.nic.in/

{{Settlements in Dakshina Kannada district}}

[[Category:Villages in Dakshina Kannada district]]

Punacha - Revision history

imported>BD2412: /* Religion */ Clean up spacing around commas and other punctuation fixes, replaced: ,K → , K, ,t → , t, inline, title → inline,title