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Chembu

'''Chembu is one of the small villages in Kodagu District,Mercara Taluq which is known for its beautiful nature,scenic beauty, lots of undiscovered water falls and hill tops. Situated in the very border of Kodagu and SouthCanara ditrict, has a mixed culture and climate because of the same.'''

Geography : Chembu lies towards the North Kodagu District in Mercara Taluq.Around 25 Kms from the Mercara main town towards the Mangalore route. Its mainly divided into three parts - Melchembu, Urubail Chembu and Dabbadka Chembu. The village is surrounded by beautiful hills, lively streams and lots of trees.

Climate : Climatic condition is similar to that of South Canara District. Comparitively not as hot as it.Chembu experiences heavy rainfall during the month of June,July and August.Also pretty cold during the winters during November and December. Hotter during the months of February,March and April.

Occupation : Mainly the people of Chembu are involved in plantation.With the introduction of arecanut there is hardly a paddy field found.Other commercial crops grown here are Cashewnut,Cocoa,Pepper,Coconut and recently rubber plantations have taken over the warm hills. Since the scope of living is mainly into plantation,every family would have a member settled in any of the big cities. As kodagu is famous for, there are lot of people who had served and still serving in Indian Army and various other defence sectors.

Food : As said earlier, the food habits of the residents is a combination of both Kodagu and Mangalorean cuisine. It mailnly includes pork,rotti,idumanittu,kalthapa and various other food items. Alcohol consumption is not a restriction unless it doesnt cross the limit.Its a part of gesture offered to friends and relatives when they come home.

People : People of chembu are extremely hardworking, have a pumping crave for sports and other fun related activities.They help each other during marriages and various family functions. Hospitality and sincerity is something that would make them real and special.