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Dabbeghatta
Dabbeghatta is a small village in Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. Location Dabbeghatta is located on the road between Kikkeri and Holenarasipura. The village has good water resources, and the Hemavati River flows through the village. Transportation Mandagere Railway Station is one kilometer away from Dabbeghatta. Passenger trains between Mysore-Hassan- Shivamoga stop here. See also * Kikkeri * Krishnarajapete * Holenarasipura * Mandagere Mandagere is a small village in Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. Location Mandagere is located on the road from Kikkeri to Holenarasipura. Transportation Mandagere Railway Station is a station on the Mysore-Arasikere railway line. ... Gallery File:Dhabhaghatta.jpg, Village Junction File:Dhabhaghatta School.jpg, Primary School File:Mandagere Temple.jpg, Temple References {{Reflist Villages in Mandya district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikkeri
Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete, Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. Schools in Kikkeri * Karnataka Public School, Kikkeri * Cambridge Public School, Kikkeri People from Kikkeri * K. S. Narasimhaswamy, an Indian poet in the Kannada language. * K. S. L. Swamy Kikkeri Shamanna Lakshminarasimha Swamy (21 February 1939 – 20 October 2015), popularly known as K. S. L. Swamy / Lalitha Ravee / Ravee, was an Indian film director, producer, actor and playback singer. He entered cinema at an early age as an ..., a renowned film maker in the Kannada Film Industry.https://amp/s/www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kannada-filmmaker-ksl-swamy-passes-away/article7783519.ece/amp/ See also * Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri * Dabbeghatta * Govindanahalli * Holenarasipura * Mandagere * Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli * Sasalu, Mandya References Villages in Mandya district {{Mandya-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandagere
Mandagere is a small village in Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. Location Mandagere is located on the road from Kikkeri to Holenarasipura. Transportation Mandagere Railway Station is a station on the Mysore-Arasikere railway line. Only slow passenger trains stop at the station. See also * Kikkeri Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete, Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. Schools in Kikkeri * Karnataka Public School, Kikkeri * Cambridge Public School, Kikkeri People from Kikkeri * K. S. Narasimhaswamy, an Indian poet i ... * Holenarasipura * Dabbeghatta Image gallery File:Mandagere Mosque.jpg, Mandagere Mosque File:Mandagere13.jpg, Mandagere Riverside File:Mandagere Railway Station2.jpg, Mandagere Railway Station File:Mandagere village, Mysore, Karnataka, India.jpg, Mandagere Village References Villages in Mandya district {{Mandya-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemavathi River
The Hemavati is a river in southern India near Karnataka and an important tributary of the Kaveri. Origin and course The source of the Hemavati River lies in the Western Ghats(Javali village) at an elevation of about . Located in Mudigere taluk of Chikmagalur District in the state of Karnataka, it flows through Hassan District where it is joined by its chief tributary the Yagachi River and then into Mandya district before joining the Kaveri near Krishnarajasagara. It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 km². Hemavati Dam and Reservoir A dam across the Hemavati was completed in 1979 above Gorur in Hassan district and downstream from the Yagachi confluence. The dam is a masonry dam with a central spillway through 6 radial gates. It is 44.5 meters in height and 4692 meters long with an area of 9162 hectares. The reservoir has a live storage capacity of 35.7 Tmcft, TMC. The dam provides irrigation and drinking water not only for major p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandya District
Mandya District is an administrative district of Karnataka, India. The district is bordered on the south by Mysore district, Mysore and Chamarajanagar district, Chamarajangar districts, on the west by Hassan District, on the north by Tumkur District and on the east by Ramanagara district. The district Mandya was carved out of larger Mysore district in the year 1939. Mandya is the main town in Mandya District. As of 2011, the district population was 1,808,680 (of which 16.03% was urban). Geography Mandya district is located between north latitude 12°13' to 13°04' N and east longitude 76°19' to 77°20' E. It is bounded by Mysore district to the west and southwest, Tumkur district to the northeast, Chamrajnagar district to the south, Hassan district to the northwest, and Ramanagar district to the east. It has an area of . The administrative center of Mandya District is Mandya City. Rivers Mandya District has five rivers: Kaveri River and four tributaries main Hemavathi, Shims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnataka'' in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. Its capital and largest city is Bengaluru. Karnataka is bordered by the Lakshadweep Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. It is the only southern state to have land borders with all of the other four southern Indian sister states. The state covers an area of , or 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of India. It is the sixth-largest Indian state by area. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the eighth-largest state by population, comprising 31 districts. Kannada, one of the classical languages of India, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations average to between 73–55 ka.", "Modern human beings—''Homo sapiens''—originated in Africa. Then, int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holenarasipura
Holenarasipura is a town and taluk in Hassan district of Karnataka. The town is situated on the banks of the Hemavati, one of the tributaries of the Kaveri. Demographics India census, Holenarasipura had a population of 29,938. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. It has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 68%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Geography It is located at an elevation of , 33 kms south of its district headquarters, Hassan. The taluk and the town are situated downstream of Gorur Dam, making it agriculturally rich. Main crops are Paddy and Tobacco. The region/taluk is also famous for its Cucumbers. Numerous highways pass through the town of Holenarasipura. They are NH-373, SH-57, SH-8, SH-102, SH-108, and SH-109. Holenarasipura is situated 85 kms from Mysore, 165 kms from state capital Bengaluru and around 200 kms from port city of Mangaluru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemavati River
The Hemavati is a river in southern India near Karnataka and an important tributary of the Kaveri. Origin and course The source of the Hemavati River lies in the Western Ghats(Javali village) at an elevation of about . Located in Mudigere taluk of Chikmagalur District in the state of Karnataka, it flows through Hassan District where it is joined by its chief tributary the Yagachi River and then into Mandya district before joining the Kaveri near Krishnarajasagara. It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 km². Hemavati Dam and Reservoir A dam across the Hemavati was completed in 1979 above Gorur in Hassan district and downstream from the Yagachi confluence. The dam is a masonry dam with a central spillway through 6 radial gates. It is 44.5 meters in height and 4692 meters long with an area of 9162 hectares. The reservoir has a live storage capacity of 35.7 TMC. The dam provides irrigation and drinking water not only for major port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of above mean sea level. Mysore is situated at the foothills of Chamundi Hills about towards the southwest of Bangalore and spread across an area of . Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. It served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore for nearly six centuries from 1399 until 1956. The Kingdom was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty, with a brief period of interregnum in the late 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. The Wadiyars were patrons of art and culture. Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali also contributed significantly to the cultural and economic growth of the city and the state by planting mulber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan, Karnataka
Hassan (pronounced: Haasana) is a city in Hassan taluk and headquarters of Hassan district, in southern part of Karnataka. The city is situated above sea level. The urban population in 2011 was 133,436. It is situated at a distance of from the state capital, Bangalore, and from Mangalore. Hassan city gets its name from the Hindu goddess Hassanamba. In 2020, the Karnataka Government upgraded Hassan's city municipal council area to by including nearby villages to the panchayat and the population increased from 133,436 to 226,520. History Hassan dates from beginnings of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century. Hoysala Empire ruled this city for a long time and their influence can be seen in the art and inscriptions on the different monuments. Demographics Indian census, the city of Hassan had an urban population of 133,436. Males were 49.5% of the population and females 50.5%. The average literacy rate was 80.8%. Male literacy was 82.7%, and female literacy was 78.9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimoga District
Shimoga district, officially known as Shivamogga district, is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga district lies in the Malnad region or the Sahyadri. Shimoga city is its administrative centre. Jog Falls view point is a major tourist attraction. As of 2011 Shimoga district has a population of 17,52,753. There are seven taluks: Soraba, Sagara, Hosanagar, Shimoga, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli, and Bhadravathi. Channagiri and Honnali were part of Shimoga district until 1997 when they became part of the newly formed Davanagere district. Origin of name ''Shivamogga'' was previously known as Mandli. There are legends about how the name ''Shivamogga'' has evolved. According to one, the name ''Shivamogga'' is related to the Hindu God Shiva. ''Shiva-Mukha'' (Face of Shiva), ''Shivana-Moogu'' (Nose of Shiva) or ''Shivana-Mogge'' (Flowers to be offered to Shiva) can be the origins of the name "Shivamogga". Another legend indicates that the name ''Shimoga'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnarajpet
Krishnarajapete, colloquially known as K.R. Pete, is a municipality and taluk in Mandya District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Geography Krishnarajpet is located at . It has an average elevation of 790 metres (2591 feet). Demographics India census, Krishnarajpet had a population of 22,473. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Krishnarajpet has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Krishnarajpet, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Abandoned ancient temples K.R. Pete and its surroundings has many ancient temples of architectural importance, built during the Hoysala reign. One such small temple is the Hoysaleswara Temple at Thenginaghatta village. The temple is surrounded by wild bushes and banana plantations. Sadly neglected, ancient sculptures are strewn about amidst debris. The epigraph reveals the name of the temple as ‘Hoysaleswara Templ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
