Sampaje

Sampaje
village
Sampaje Church
Sampaje
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°25′57″N 75°35′35″E / 12.4324°N 75.5931°E / 12.4324; 75.5931Coordinates: 12°25′57″N 75°35′35″E / 12.4324°N 75.5931°E / 12.4324; 75.5931
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Kodagu
Taluka madikeri
Government
 • Body Gram panchayat
Elevation 145 m (476 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 5,304
Languages
 • Official Kannada
 • Regional Tulu, Kodava, Arebhashe
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 571201
ISO 3166 code IN-KA
Vehicle registration KA 12
Nearest city Madikeri
Website karnataka.gov.in

Sampaje is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Madikeri taluk of Kodagu in Karnataka. It lies on NH-275 which connects Mangalore city in Dakshina Kannada district with Madikeri town in Kodagu distrtict.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Sampaje had a population of 5304 with 2639 males and 2665 females.[1]

Education

The 'Sampaje Padavi Poorva College' is serving as the major institution providing education up to PUC in Arts. The Administrative Officer Mr.Deviprasad founded the Sampaje High School on 13/6/1966 which later became a college.

Agriculture

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. Plantations of rubber, betelnut, coconut, cashew are major source of production. Bee-keeping is also carried out.

Bio-diversity

Sampaje lies in the Western Ghat region of India. Sampaje is a beautiful place full of different species of animals and birds. Monkeys, Peacocks, Woodpecker and wide variety of trees form the bio-diversity of the region.

Language

Major languages spoken are Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18.
  2. ↑ "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 2008-12-18. Sampaje, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka


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