Surathkal
human settlement in Dakshina Kannada district, Mysore division, Karnataka, India
Surathkal(kn:ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್)" is an area (locality) within the city of Mangaluru. It is a municipality merged with Mangaluru City Corporation. It lies between Gurupura (Phalguni) and Pavanje (Nandini) rivers. It is the northern suburb and can be considered as the northernmost area of Mangaluru until Mukka. Surathkal has a railway station on Konkan railway route which connects cities of Mumbai to Mangaluru. Surathkal is 8 km north of New Mangalore seaport, 4 km west of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited and 16 km west of Mangalore International Airport This region has developed educationally, industrially and commercially can be regarded as one of the crucial localities in Mangaluru and coastal Karnataka. The only NIT of Karnataka is situated here which is adjacent to the national highway NH 66. Mukka a popular name in Indian surfing is also situated close to Surathkal. Surathkal beach is well known for its cleanliness and well maintained like other beaches in Mangaluru.
Etymology
According to legend, the name Surathkal is derived from "shiradakal" meaning "headstone" in both Kannada and Tulu.
The public source identifies “Surathkal” as human settlement in Dakshina Kannada district, Mysore division, Karnataka, India. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Surathkal, human and settlement.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Feb 18, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q3633691. Authority coordinates are 12.983, 74.783. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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