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Ullal
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Location in Karnataka
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| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| Taluk | Ullal |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Municipal Council |
| • Body | Ullal City Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53,808 |
| • Density | 4,560/km2 (11,810/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Other | Beary, Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
575020
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| Vehicle registration | KA 19 |
| Length of Roads | 268.97 km |
| Number of Wards | 27 |
| Total Water Supply | 4.57 MLD |
| Per Capita Water Supply | 85 LPCD |
| Number of Properties | 15127 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Dakshina Kannada (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mangalore (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
| Literacy | 92.87% |
Ullal is a city in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It is a busy center for education, business, and industry. Ullal is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the center of Mangalore City.
Ullal is part of the larger Mangalore urban area. This area is the fourth largest in Karnataka, after Bangalore, Mysore, and Hubli-Dharwad. There are plans to combine Ullal with Mangalore City to create an even bigger "Greater Mangalore" region.
Ullal is one of India's oldest towns. In the 15th century, it was ruled by the Portuguese Empire. You can still see signs of its long history in the beaches and other parts of the city. Ullal is known for its beautiful Arabian Sea coastline.
The city is close to the border between Karnataka and Kerala. Mangalore International Airport is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) away. Ullal is growing fast, with many good schools and businesses. Most people in Ullal belong to the Beary or Mogaveera communities.
Ullal is famous for its historical places. These include the Sayyid Muhammad Shareeful Madani Darga, Sri Cheerumba Bagavathi Temple, and Someshwara Temple. You can also visit Someshwar Beach and the ruins of Queen Abbakka Chowta's Fort at Ranipura. There is also Queen Abbakka's Jain temple in Melangadi.
Ullal was the first "Kerosene Free" city in the state of Karnataka. This means homes there do not use kerosene for cooking or lighting. The town is also an important place for trading fish and fish fertilizer. Fishing and making Beedi (a type of traditional cigarette) are common jobs for people living here.
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History of Ullal
Ullal was once a very important city for the Chowta rulers. In the mid-16th century, it was ruled by a brave Jain Queen named Abbakka Chowta.
Queen Abbakka: A Brave Ruler
Queen Abbakka of Ullal is seen as a symbol of women's strength. The people of Ullal are very proud of her. She became queen after her sister passed away. She married the King of Mangalore, but their marriage did not last. The queen returned to Ullal because she did not want to pay taxes to the Portuguese. Her husband, however, continued to obey the Portuguese.
The queen was openly against the Portuguese. This caused problems between her and her husband. They eventually divorced. The queen even returned all her jewels to him. This led to a war, and Queen Abbakka was captured while sailing on the Nethravathi River. She was taken to her husband. However, she used her charm to convince him to set her free and give back her lands. The king even promised to be her friend forever.
But as soon as she was back in her kingdom, Queen Abbakka planned to fight her ex-husband again. She asked for help from the powerful Raja of Bednore. Meanwhile, her ex-husband teamed up with the Portuguese. The Raja of Bednore, seeing an opportunity, joined the fight. The alliance between the Banga King and the Portuguese was defeated. The Banga Fort was destroyed. Queen Abbakka had to give some land to the Bednore King for his help.
Battles Against the Portuguese
After defeating her husband, Queen Abbakka focused on the Portuguese. She continued to resist them. The Portuguese sent several armies to fight her, but she successfully pushed them back. She even got help from the Zamorin of Calicut.
In 1566, another Portuguese army, led by João Peixoto, was sent against her. This ended badly for the Portuguese. Queen Abbakka, along with her commander-in-chief Chennappa Mogaveera and Mogaveera warriors, surrounded the Portuguese ship at night. They surprised the Portuguese and won a big victory.
The Portuguese were very angry about being defeated by a woman. So, they sent a huge fleet of ships led by their Governor. Queen Abbakka had some early success, but some say she was betrayed by her own people for money. Her army was greatly outnumbered. A terrible battle followed, and the queen escaped to the hills. Another story says she chose to die rather than surrender to her enemies, which fits her brave personality.
A Traveler's View of Queen Abbakka
Pietro Della Valle, a famous traveler and historian from the 16th century, was very interested in Queen Abbakka. He was fascinated by her fighting spirit. He tried many times to meet her. He finally met her by chance in the market. Her foreign look and clothes caught her attention. With the help of a translator, they spoke, and she invited him to her palace.
Della Valle was very impressed by her "perfect dignity, handsome features, and hard work." He noted that she was "active and strong in war and important matters." He even said that she worked at night, giving justice to her people. He described her as both romantic and realistic. He thought she was about 40 years old, with dark skin and an elegant figure. He also mentioned that she wore very simple clothes, which might have made her seem like an ordinary person. He was very impressed by how well she managed her kingdom.
You can still see the ruins of the fort Queen Abbakka built around the Somanatheshwara temple. This temple has some items connected to her. There is also an old Jain temple (called a basadi) in the town that belonged to the queen. Ullal was one of the most important ports on India's western coast before colonial times.
How Ullal is Governed
Ullal City Municipality is the second largest governing body in the Mangalore urban area. It is smaller only than the Mangalore City Corporation.
Ullal first became a Nagara Panchayat in 1996. Later, it became a Town Municipal Council in 2006. In 2014, it was upgraded to a City Municipality. This means it has more power to manage the city's services.
The Ullal City Municipal Council is in charge of 9,588 houses. It provides basic services like water and sewage. It also builds roads within the city limits and collects taxes on properties.
Geography and Climate
Ullal is located at coordinates 12.8°N and 74.85°E. It is about 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level.
Ullal's Weather
Ullal has a tropical climate. It is generally warm throughout the year. The city experiences heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season from June to September.
| Climate data for Ullal, India | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.3 (97.3) |
37.8 (100.0) |
38.1 (100.6) |
36.6 (97.9) |
36.7 (98.1) |
34.4 (93.9) |
35.5 (95.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
34.6 (94.3) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
38.1 (100.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 32.8 (91.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.5 (92.3) |
34.0 (93.2) |
33.3 (91.9) |
29.7 (85.5) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
30.9 (87.6) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.6 (74.5) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 16.1 (61.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.9 (60.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1.1 (0.04) |
0.2 (0.01) |
2.9 (0.11) |
24.4 (0.96) |
183.2 (7.21) |
1,027.2 (40.44) |
1,200.4 (47.26) |
787.3 (31.00) |
292.1 (11.50) |
190.8 (7.51) |
70.9 (2.79) |
16.4 (0.65) |
3,796.9 (149.48) |
| Average rainy days | 0.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 7 | 23.5 | 27.4 | 24.9 | 13.7 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 111.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 62 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 87 | 89 | 88 | 85 | 79 | 73 | 65 | 75 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 313 | 296 | 299 | 292 | 276 | 119 | 94 | 133 | 178 | 226 | 271 | 292 | 2,789 |
| Source: Weather of Ullal, India by AccuWeather | |||||||||||||
Population and Demographics
In 2011, Ullal had a total population of 53,808 people. About 20,979 people were working or involved in business. Most of these workers (96.19%) had steady jobs.
Population Details
Religion in Ullal City
source:Ullal City Census 2011 data Muslim (61.10%) Hindu (29.59%) Christian (9.34%) Sikhs (0.01%) Jains (0.01%) Buddhist (0.02%) Not Stated (0.03%)
According to the 2011 Census, the population of Ullal is mostly Muslim (61.10%). Hindus make up 29.59%, and Christians are 9.34% of the population.
There were 6,278 children aged 0–6 years, which is about 11.68% of the total population. In Ullal, for every 1,000 males, there are 1,025 females. This is higher than the state average of 973. The child sex ratio in Ullal is about 944 girls for every 1,000 boys.
The literacy rate in Ullal is 92.87%. This is much higher than the state average of 75.36%. For males, the literacy rate is about 96.42%, and for females, it is 89.45%.
Media and Entertainment
Ullal has several local television channels. These include Posa Kural News, Abbakka TV, CCN TV, STAR OF KUDLA CCN LIVE, CCN NEWS, and DAIL TV.
In the music world, Ullal is known for its local rapper Mustafa Ullal. As of March 2019, this 33-year-old rapper and father of two had 12,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
See also
In Spanish: Ullal para niños
