Hebri is a small town in Udupi district of Karnataka, en route from Udupi to Agumbe. Hebri is at the foot of the Western Ghats of India in Karnataka state. It is a junction of roads leading to Brahmavar, Karkala, Shimoga and Udupi. The place is scenic with evergreen forests. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located nearby. This sanctuary houses some of the endangered species like the Lion-Tailed Macaque. Its local language happens to be Tulu, konkani, though Kannada is prominently spoken.But Tulu is also widely spoken here. The local deity (also known as the Grama Devaru in kannada ) is "Ananthpadmanabha". Scenic spots around Hebri The economy of Hebri is dependent on agriculture. Rice(Paddy),arecanut,coconut,cashewnut are the main crops of this region. Nowadays rubber is also grown on foot hills of western ghats. There are many factories which process cashewnut,coconut and rice particularly parboiled rice in and around Hebri. This small town has branches of nationalised banks, Public...
