Ports of Karnataka
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Karnataka's coastline called Karavali stretches 300 km between Mangalore
in Dakshina Kannada
district and Karwar
in Uttara Kannada district. The coastline of Karnataka has been along the eastern shore of Arabian Sea
. Karnataka has one major and ten minor ports in this coastal belt. Kali, Belekeri, Gangavali, Aghanashini Sharavathi, Sharabi, Kollur, Gangolli, Sitanadi, Gurpur and Netravati are the important rivers in this belt which empty into the Arabian sea. Sea erosion, migration of river mouths, siltation of ports and harbours are some of the problems common to this belt.
Development of ports being a state subject, the Government of Karnataka set up the Department of Ports and Inland Water Transport in 1957. The Department has maintains one major and ten minor ports between Mangalore
in the south and Karwar in the North. The only major port is the New Mangalore Port. The minor ports are located at Karwar
, Old Mangalore, Belekeri
, Tadri
, Honnavar, Bhatkal
, Kundapur, Hangarakatta, Malpe
and Padubidri
ports. Of these, the one at Karwar is the only all-weather port while the rest are riverine fair-weather lighterage ports.
In the light of the economic reforms that the central government implemented in the early nineties, the Karnataka government also has been making serious efforts to improve its port infrastructure. In 1997, a “Port Policy” was formulated with a view to develop all ports with private participation. The policy is built around the BOOST (Build-Own-Operate-Share and Transfer) concept and primarily seeks to improve cargo handling capacity.
in Mangalore
. The New Mangalore port is located to north of Gurupura
.
Karwar port is one of the main port of Karnataka serving to the hinterland of Northern Parts of Karnataka, Goa & Southern parts of Maharastra, with a total length of 355 meters quay has two berths with a draft capacity of 9.25 meters each for berthing of Deep Ocean Going Ships. It is maintained & operated by Government of Karnataka with all matching facilities. The Government of Karnataka has proposal to develop Karwar port on Public Private Partnership (PPP) bases for 6 additional berths, develop a container port terminal, & a rail link has also been proposed from Karwar port to Shirwad railway station for transport of cargo by railway wagons. The port has been declared by Government of India for handling all types of commodities including "B" & "C" class of petroleum products.
At present Iron ore Fines (IOF) is the prime cargo handled by the port. The cargo lorries plying on the National Highway-17, to the port play havoc during arrival of ships to discharging cargo & dumping of cargo in & around the port area leads to regular protest & agitation by local residents & NGOs. The locals argue that the authorities are not taking enough measures for safe movement of vehicles & dumping of cargo in & around the port area leads to pollution of the area & hazardous for the human habitation. Karwar Port also have arrangements for berthing of coastal vessel. A fishing jetty is attached to the port which is used to berth fishing boats. Karwar port plays a major role in the sea trade, fishing & maritime services of the nation.
Karwar Port is also the headquarter for the Department of Ports & Inlandwater Ways, Government of Karnataka headed by Principal Director who is incharge for all martime & inland waterway activities of Karnataka state (Excluding New Mangalore Port being a major port under central Government control).
There are rumours that the National Highway 17 passing adjoining to the port will be closed & diverted from other part of the town due to security reasons.
island and Middle East countries. Now fishing has become main activity of this harbour.
. The port is near to town of Honnavar in Uttara Kannada
district. Efforts to make this port for handling of larger ships have not been successful. The National Highway 17 and Honnavar railway station on Konkan Railway
route is nearby.
in Udupi district
. Even though National Highway 17 and Konkan railway pass near this port, development of this port has not taken place.
of Karnataka state.Hangarkatta port is mainly used by fishing boats.The port is banks of Swarna river and Sita river.
port is situated near town of Udupi.The port is located on confluence of Udyavara
river and Arabian Sea.The port mostly handles fishing activities and sometimes cargo also.
is located in Udupi district
of Karnataka state.There are talks of Padubidre port being developed for handling coal required for thermal power generating station being set up in nearby village of Nandikur
.
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
in Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
- Geography :The district geography consists of sea shore in the west and Western Ghats in the east. The major rivers are Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, Nandini or Pavanje and Payaswini which all join Arabian sea. Vast areas of evergreen forests which once covered this district, have...
district and Karwar
Karwar
Karwar is the administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is a seaside town situated on the banks of the Kali river which is on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. The town lies about 15 kilometres south of the Karnataka–Goa border and 519 km north-west...
in Uttara Kannada district. The coastline of Karnataka has been along the eastern shore of Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by the Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui in northeastern Somalia and Kanyakumari in India...
. Karnataka has one major and ten minor ports in this coastal belt. Kali, Belekeri, Gangavali, Aghanashini Sharavathi, Sharabi, Kollur, Gangolli, Sitanadi, Gurpur and Netravati are the important rivers in this belt which empty into the Arabian sea. Sea erosion, migration of river mouths, siltation of ports and harbours are some of the problems common to this belt.
Development of ports being a state subject, the Government of Karnataka set up the Department of Ports and Inland Water Transport in 1957. The Department has maintains one major and ten minor ports between Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
in the south and Karwar in the North. The only major port is the New Mangalore Port. The minor ports are located at Karwar
Karwar
Karwar is the administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is a seaside town situated on the banks of the Kali river which is on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. The town lies about 15 kilometres south of the Karnataka–Goa border and 519 km north-west...
, Old Mangalore, Belekeri
Belekeri
Belekeri is a village in Ankola, Karnataka, India, and is known for its fish. It is approximately 6 km from Ankola. Belekeri exports manganese to China....
, Tadri
Tadri
- Track listing :# "Tadri"# "Ana Wella Ant"# "Naseby"# "Lo Re7t 3anny"# "Hatha 7abeeby"# "Khalas"# "A3any"...
, Honnavar, Bhatkal
Bhatkal
Bhatkal is also known as Batecala in some historical text especially in Portuguese history.Once ruled by Jain King Bhattakalanka and thus the name. Bhatkal is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India 126 km from Karwar. The town lies on NH-17 running between Mumbai and Mangalore...
, Kundapur, Hangarakatta, Malpe
Malpe
Malpe is a natural port about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, Karnataka, India. An important port and fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast, Malpe is situated at the mouth of the Udyavara river. It is a suburb in Udupi city and is administerd by Udupi City Municipality...
and Padubidri
Padubidri
Padubidri or Padubidre is a small town in coastal district of Udupi in Karnataka state, India.Padubidri is on way from Udupi to Mangalore route. National Highway 17 passes through Padubidri. Padubidri is famous for ritual Dakkebali, which is held every two years...
ports. Of these, the one at Karwar is the only all-weather port while the rest are riverine fair-weather lighterage ports.
In the light of the economic reforms that the central government implemented in the early nineties, the Karnataka government also has been making serious efforts to improve its port infrastructure. In 1997, a “Port Policy” was formulated with a view to develop all ports with private participation. The policy is built around the BOOST (Build-Own-Operate-Share and Transfer) concept and primarily seeks to improve cargo handling capacity.
The New Mangalore port
The New Mangalore port is the only major port in Karnataka and 9th largest port in india. It is located at PanamburPanambur
Panambur is the site of New Mangalore Port. It is located in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state, India, north of the Gurupura river. The name Panambur is derived from 'Panam' which means Money and 'Ur' which means place or village in Tulu language.There is a Nandaneshwara temple in...
in Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
. The New Mangalore port is located to north of Gurupura
Gurupura
Gurupura is a small town near the city of Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, India. This town is sutuated on the banks of river Phalguniwhich is also known as Gurupura Nadi. This town is sitauted 15 kilometers away from Mangalore....
.
Karwar Port
Karwar port is located in Baithkol area of the Karwar town on the edge of Karwar bay, the bay's mountain range opposite the port towards the Arabian Sea protects the ships berthed at the port from the sea waves, which makes Karwar among the best natural harbours in the world.Karwar port is one of the main port of Karnataka serving to the hinterland of Northern Parts of Karnataka, Goa & Southern parts of Maharastra, with a total length of 355 meters quay has two berths with a draft capacity of 9.25 meters each for berthing of Deep Ocean Going Ships. It is maintained & operated by Government of Karnataka with all matching facilities. The Government of Karnataka has proposal to develop Karwar port on Public Private Partnership (PPP) bases for 6 additional berths, develop a container port terminal, & a rail link has also been proposed from Karwar port to Shirwad railway station for transport of cargo by railway wagons. The port has been declared by Government of India for handling all types of commodities including "B" & "C" class of petroleum products.
At present Iron ore Fines (IOF) is the prime cargo handled by the port. The cargo lorries plying on the National Highway-17, to the port play havoc during arrival of ships to discharging cargo & dumping of cargo in & around the port area leads to regular protest & agitation by local residents & NGOs. The locals argue that the authorities are not taking enough measures for safe movement of vehicles & dumping of cargo in & around the port area leads to pollution of the area & hazardous for the human habitation. Karwar Port also have arrangements for berthing of coastal vessel. A fishing jetty is attached to the port which is used to berth fishing boats. Karwar port plays a major role in the sea trade, fishing & maritime services of the nation.
Karwar Port is also the headquarter for the Department of Ports & Inlandwater Ways, Government of Karnataka headed by Principal Director who is incharge for all martime & inland waterway activities of Karnataka state (Excluding New Mangalore Port being a major port under central Government control).
There are rumours that the National Highway 17 passing adjoining to the port will be closed & diverted from other part of the town due to security reasons.
Old Mangalore Port
The Old Mangalore Port is located to south of New Mangalore Port. It is popularly known by name of Bunder. The port was used to ferry goods and passengers to LakshadweepLakshadweep
Lakshadweep , formerly known as the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, is a group of islands in the Laccadive Sea, 200 to 440 km off the coast of the South West Indian state of Kerala...
island and Middle East countries. Now fishing has become main activity of this harbour.
Belekeri port
Belekeri Port is located in 8 km north to Ankola and 15 km South to Karwar, Uttara Kannada Dist, Karnataka. For now second biggest port after Mangalore Port in Karnataka. Only main advantage is nearer to Hospet and Ballari cities which are major producers of Iron Ore. This port is mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships in sea through bargers. For now three jettys are available for barger loading. Port is not well dredged. Some private companies are operating.Tadri port
This port is situated in the estuary of the Aghanashini river. The backwaters of the river Aghanashini forms a vast water front at this port and there opportunity to develop this port with modern infrastructure. The Konkan railway line and N.H. 17 are pass close to the port area. Also, N.H. 63 and the proposed Hubli - Ankola railway line and Honnavar Tumkur N.H. 206 are infrastructure for all-round development of Tadri port. This port is projected for development under the BOOST (Build, Own, Operate, Share, and Transfer) concept through private participation. Vast area is available for development of the port with negligible rehabilitation problems. Tadri port has an effective hinterland of about 2.00 lakhs Sq.Mts. comprising central and northern parts of Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh, which are rich in minerals, forests, agricultural, and marine resources.Honnavar port
Honnavar port is located at the place where Sharavati river joins Arabian SeaArabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by the Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui in northeastern Somalia and Kanyakumari in India...
. The port is near to town of Honnavar in Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada also known as North Canara or North Kanara, is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belgaum District to the north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shimoga District and Udupi District to the south and the...
district. Efforts to make this port for handling of larger ships have not been successful. The National Highway 17 and Honnavar railway station on Konkan Railway
Konkan Railway
The Konkan Railway is a railway line which runs along the Konkan coast of India. It was constructed and is operated by the Konkan Railway Corporation...
route is nearby.
Kundapura port
The port is at the confluence of Pancha gangolli river.The port is near the town of KundapuraKundapura
-Languages and culture :The town mainly consists of Kannadigas who speak Kundagannada, Konkanis and Tuluvas. The Goud Saraswat Brahmins who fled Goa during the Portuguese arrival in the 16th century arrived by Boat in Basrur and some settled in Kundapura and surrounding villages. These people and...
in Udupi district
Udupi district
Udupi district , ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ) in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997. The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapur and Karkal, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District to form Udupi district. Udupi district is surrounded by Uttara Kannada district in north, Dakshina Kannada...
. Even though National Highway 17 and Konkan railway pass near this port, development of this port has not taken place.
Hangarakatta port
This port is located in Udupi districtUdupi district
Udupi district , ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ) in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997. The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapur and Karkal, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District to form Udupi district. Udupi district is surrounded by Uttara Kannada district in north, Dakshina Kannada...
of Karnataka state.Hangarkatta port is mainly used by fishing boats.The port is banks of Swarna river and Sita river.
Malpe port
MalpeMalpe
Malpe is a natural port about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, Karnataka, India. An important port and fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast, Malpe is situated at the mouth of the Udyavara river. It is a suburb in Udupi city and is administerd by Udupi City Municipality...
port is situated near town of Udupi.The port is located on confluence of Udyavara
Udyavara
Udyavara is a village on the outskirts of the town of Udupi, Karnataka, India. It is located to south of Udupi, and to the north of the Udyavara river. Due to high demand for houses in the area, Udyavara is gradually becoming a suburb of Udupi. National Highway 17 passes through this village. Also,...
river and Arabian Sea.The port mostly handles fishing activities and sometimes cargo also.
Padubidri port
PadubidriPadubidri
Padubidri or Padubidre is a small town in coastal district of Udupi in Karnataka state, India.Padubidri is on way from Udupi to Mangalore route. National Highway 17 passes through Padubidri. Padubidri is famous for ritual Dakkebali, which is held every two years...
is located in Udupi district
Udupi district
Udupi district , ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ) in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997. The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapur and Karkal, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District to form Udupi district. Udupi district is surrounded by Uttara Kannada district in north, Dakshina Kannada...
of Karnataka state.There are talks of Padubidre port being developed for handling coal required for thermal power generating station being set up in nearby village of Nandikur
Nandikur
Nandikur is a village in Udupi district of Karnataka state in India. The Nandikur village lies amidst paddy fields, coconut gardens and evergreen forests. Rare flora and fauna are found in these forests...
.