Which language is spoken in Kasaragod?
There are as many as seven languages used actively by a considerable number of people in Kasaragod. Though the administrative language is Malayalam, Tulu, Beary bashe, Kannada, Marathi and Konkani are also spoken.
Why did Kasaragod go to Kerala?
Kasaragod was earlier part of the South Canara district of the Madras Presidency under the British, but it continued to be included in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka after Independence. It was only in 1956 when the states were reorganized on linguistic lines, that Kasargod was merged with Kerala.
Is Malayalam spoken in Karnataka?
Malayalam is written in a non-Latin script….
| Malayalam | |
|---|---|
| Native to | India |
| Region | Kerala with border communities in the Kodagu, and Dakshina Kannada of Karnataka, Nilgiris, Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Mahé (Puducherry) |
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
| Native speakers | 35 million (2011–2019) L2 speakers: 700,000 |
Is there any Kannada schools in Kasaragod?
SGKHS is one of the very few Kannada medium schools in Kasaragod (Kerala) that has been providing education to children since decades helping thousands of students shape their career, free of cost.
Why is Kasargod not in Karnataka?
Following the linguistic state reorganization, Kasaragod taluk was split from the southern Karnataka region and was merged with Malabar district and the state of Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956, in conjunction with Malabar-Thiruchekhi.
Which religion is more in Kasaragod?
Kasaragod District Religion Census 2011
| District | Kasaragod |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.84 \% |
| Muslim | 37.24 \% |
| Christian | 6.69 \% |
| Sikh | 0.01 \% |
How many Kannada schools are there in Kasaragod?
There are 192 schools in Kasargod and in 74 schools, medium of teaching is Kannada. More than 40,000 students are presently pursuing their education through Kannada medium, it stated.