Nilkund

Nilkund or Nilkunda is a village in Siddapura taluk in Uttara Kannada District in Karnataka State.[1][2] Nilkund is known for its abundant rainfall in Uttara Kannada District. At an average, this village receives over 6000 mm of rainfall per year.

Climate data for Nilkund
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3
(0.1)
5
(0.2)
0
(0)
6
(0.2)
75
(3.0)
1,779
(70.0)
3,410
(134.3)
1,139
(44.8)
572
(22.5)
93
(3.7)
0
(0)
0
(0)
7,082
(278.8)
Average rainy days 1 1 0 1 5 28 31 27 19 8 0 0 121
Source: [3]

Nilkund
Nickname(s): 
Cheerapunji of Uttara Kannada
Nilkund
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14.4548°N 74.7003°E / 14.4548; 74.7003
Country India
TalukSiddapura
DistrictUttara Kannada
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total247
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKA-31
Literacy85.65%

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