Karkala Town is one of the Oldest Towns with Strong Historical Background. It has good amenities like colleges, medical health services at affordable rates, commercial markets, highways, etc. Nitte Educational Center is about 5 kms away where children of NRI parents and also local students from various parts of India are getting good education. Padubidri is not far off at about 29 Kms. Arabian Sea Coast is part of Padubidri Town. The Padubidri Beach has got recently 'Blue Flag' recognition from International organisation joining a few coveted such beach spots in the world. Karkala Town is surrounded by Green Hills, Water Resources like Lakes, ponds, rivers, Western Ghat etc. Kudremukh and Agumbe Ghat sections are part of this beautiful natural settings that give people a fine atmosphere to living a healthy life. Pollution is at a low level due to various reasons mainly above one. People are friendly and there is opportunity for people from all over India to come and do business successfully and live peacefully without political wranglings. Transport network if fine. Well developed roads connect various parts of DK, Udupi, Chickamgalore, Shimoga Districts. Very large newly constructed bus stand is nearby near Taluk office area. Bajpe airport and Mangalore Sea port are within 60-90 minutes journey by car. Manipal and Udupi are within 40 minutes journey by car.

Pros:

• Fine natural settings, clean water and weather, good for healthy living
• Karkala can develop fast and bring the investors and local people great opportunities in economy

Cons:

• More opportunities for establishment of business and market places are required by investment.
• Needs big investments to develop suitable places for modern amenities like Malls, Bus Stand etc