Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) is the southern coastal district of Karnataka State with an area of 4866 Sq.K.M. The district is bound by sea in the west and Western Ghats in the East, Udupi district in the North and Kerala State in the South. Explore Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka with complete information on tehsils, villages, population data, area coverage, SC/ST stats, and literacy. Updated census insights available. Dakshina Kannada is a coastal district in the state of Karnataka in India. Sheltered by the Western Ghats on the east and surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west, Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the monsoon. Dakshina Kannada is a district in Karnataka state, India, with its headquarters in Mangalore. It has a tropical monsoon climate, diverse geography, and a rich history and culture.
