🇮🇳 Mattur, India

Mattur is a small village located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. It has a population of around 1,500 people. While not known for its seafaring industry, Mattur is famous for being one of the few places in India where Sanskrit is spoken as the primary language. This unique cultural aspect may be of interest to seafarers, shipowners, or crewing companies looking to explore the linguistic diversity of the country.