Katipalla

Katipalla (Tulu: ) is a small town, five km from Surathkal in the Dakshina Kannada district of
Karnataka state, India. The language most spoken in this area is Tulu.

Overview
Many residents of this place were rehabilitated from Panambur, after the New Mangalore Port Trust
( NMPT ). "Katipalla" in local Tulu language literally means wild stream. 'Kati' means wild, 'palla'
means stream. A stream originates from this place and flows downtoward towards the Krishnapura
Matha and further down joining other streams. Before rehabilitation during the 1970s, the area was
covered with forest infested with wild animals like tiger, hyna, fox etc. Perhaps name of this place may
have derived because the wild animals used this water stream to quench their thirst. Here the
population is mixed with three main religions Muslim, Hindu & Christians, The Misjid situated in heart
of the Village is Katipalla 2nd Block near Shamsuddin Memorial Circle which joining three roads
Soorinje, Surathkal and Katipalla Kaikamba. The Masjid situated here is Panambur Muslim Jama'at as
it is moved from Panambur the name given as Panambur Muslim Jama'at The founder President was of
this Masjid Janab P.M Master known as Mukrike Master. At the end of the 21st Century G.Hussainaka
and M. Ibrahiaka is the main social worker in the Jama't area.
Furthermore, Krishnapura Matha is one of Ashta Mathas of Udupi founded by Dvaita philosopher Sri
Madhvacharya. Some of the area (blocks) of Katipalla are even today known as Krishnapura, especially
those which are near to Krishnapura matha. The Krishnapura Matha has a Mukhyaprana (Maruti or
Hanuman) temple inside. The structure of the Matha is supported by wood pillars. The Matha has
exquisite wooden carving which is worth seeing. The Mangalore petroleum refinery (MRPL) and
BASF plant are also nearby.