Mandekolu is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. The nearest cities are Sullia, Adoor and Kasaragod. It is located near the Karnataka-Kerala border on the banks of River Payaswini(Chandragiri), at a distance of 86 km from Mangalore city. It is located in the Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.

Temple and places to visit

Sri Mahavishnumurthy Temple Mandekolu, Kaleri Sri Ullakulu Daivasthana, Panjikal hanging bridge, Parappa hanging bridge, Bolugallu Jatadhari daivasthana

Notable people

• D. V. Sadananda Gowda (born 1953), politician

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Mandekolu had a population of 5565 with 2745 males and 2820 females.

See also

• Dakshina Kannada
• Districts of Karnataka
• Tulu Gowda