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[[File:Kavathar.jpg|thumb|Main road that runs through the entire village of Kavathar]]<br />
'''Kavathar''' is a small village in the northernmost part of [[Dakshina Kannada]], close to the small town of Balkunje. Its postal code is 574172.<br />
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==History==<br />
Butta Benny is an area of Bhuts populated by the [[Goud Saraswat Brahmin]] community, who migrated from southern areas such as Kateel. They included Kamaths, Nayaks, Pai and other groups who were converted to [[Roman Catholic]]ism by [[Portugal|Portuguese]] missionaries and were offered lands in remote areas such as Butta Benny. This area now has Christians with surnames such as [[D'Souza]] and [[Aroza]]. The place is known by the name Girijana Colony, since the northern half has been distributed among the [[Scheduled Castes]] and [[Scheduled Tribes]] by the government.<br />
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==Religion==<br />
The D'Souza family of Kavathar made significant contributions towards St.Paul's Church, [[Balkunje]]. A temple named Siri Abbagha Dharagha Mahalingeshwar Temple was built under the aegis of Neena Nithyanand [[Ajila]]. It is known for its annual Siri Jatra during the Pagu Purnima.<br />
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==Description==<br />
People residing in the northern half visit markets of [[Palimar]] and [[Padubidri]] of [[Udupi]] District, while those who live in the southern half visit [[Kinnigoli]] and [[Mulki, Karnataka|Mulki]]. Nearby villages include [[Kirem]], [[Damarskatte]], [[Pompei]](India-a village) [[Aikala]], [[Panjinadka]] and [[Karnad]]. It has no shops, and hardly a few houses<br />
The place is partially famous for its Kavatharu Temple, where [[Bhuta Kola]] is held annually.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
Kavathar has an average literacy rate.<br />
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==Education==<br />
The primary school in Kavathur celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Kavathar has no concrete roads. Farming was abandoned, as newer generations left the area and migrated to [[Mangalore]], [[Mumbai]] or [[Pune]] or immigrated.<br />
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Transport facilities are almost absent. The village has no bus service, because without a bridge between Balkunje and Kavathar, service was not economically feasible. The bridge was opposed by temple authorities who claimed that it would disturb the pilgrimage. The bridge was later constructed.<br />
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==Nature==<br />
It has forest area with diverse species of birds and mammals. [[Peacock]]s are found in abundance, while [[Bengal tiger|tigers]], who once inhabited its forests have vanished. It has a wide range of snakes, and a number of [[coconut]] and [[cashew]] trees.<br />
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