What is "gundmi"

Gundmi (ಗುಂಡ್ಮಿ, Kannada: ಗುಂಡ್ಮಿ Gundmi, Kundapra Kannada, Beary, Urdu, Konkani, bashe: ಗುಂಡ್ಮಿ) is a panchayat town in Udupi Taluk in Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Gundmi town is one of the oldest towns in India. In the 15th century it came under the rule of Muslims. The remains of its glorious history can be seen on the beaches and other parts of Gundmi.

It is a small town about 6 km north of Bramavara City close to the border between the two southern states of Karnataka and Kerala. It comprises two revenue villages, Gundmi and Pandeshwar, Irody, yadabettu in Udupi Taluk. Gundmi is located adjacent to City Corporation of Udupi at a distance of 20 km from District Headquarters. Most of the people in Gundmi belong to either Brahmin or konkani poojari, and Muslims ethnic group.

It is very famous for historic locations such as Brakuru Basadi, Barakuru Maalik Deenar Masjid, Beach Resort, Barkur's Fort, Shri Ammanavara Temple, Gundmi juma masjid, Mani Chennakeshava Temple, Saint Thomas Church, and Divine park.

This town is an important trading centre for fish and fish manure. Fishing and beedi rolling are main occupations of the residents of this town.