• Geography: Uttara Kannada is a large district in Karnataka with diverse landscapes, including dense forests, rivers, and a 140 km coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• Administration: Comprises 12 talukas, 6 Assembly Constituencies, 4 Revenue Sub-Divisions, 231 Gram Panchayats, and 1,289 villages. Major languages spoken are Kannada and Konkani.
• Economy: Predominantly agricultural with rice and areca nut as major crops. Other economic activities include fisheries, horticulture, and significant hydroelectric and nuclear power projects.
• Cultural Heritage: Rich in historical sites like Sadashivgad Fort and Madhukeshwar Temple. Famous for folk arts such as Yakshagana and Suggikunitha.
• Biodiversity: Home to lush forests and wildlife sanctuaries like Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, with species like tigers, black panthers, and elephants.
• Infrastructure: Well-connected via roads, North West Karnataka Transport Corporation, Konkan Railway, and ports like Karwar. Development projects include proposed railway lines and an airport.
• Tourism: Attractions include Gokarna beaches, Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, Unchalli and Magod Falls, trekking in Yana, and diverse marine fauna along rocky beaches.