Bhadravati, Karnataka

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{{short description|City in Karnataka, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2014}}
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| native_name_lang = kannada
| other_name = Steel Town
| nickname = Benkipura
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Shivamogga]]
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'''Bhadravati''' or '''Bhadravathi''' is an industrial city or Steel Town and [[Tehsil|taluk]] in the [[Shivamogga District]] of [[Karnataka]] state, [[India]]. It is situated at a distance of about {{convert|255|km|mi}} from the state capital [[Bengaluru]] and at about {{convert|20|km|mi}} from the district headquarters, [[Shivamogga]].<ref name="tourism">{{Cite web|title=Tourism|url=http://bhadravathicity.gov.in/tourism.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617183951/http://www.bhadravathicity.gov.in/tourism.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-06-17|publisher=Bhadravati City Municipal Council|access-date=2010-08-01}}</ref> The town is spread over an area of {{convert|67.0536|km2|sqmi}} and has a population of 151,102 as per the census held in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bhadravathicity.gov.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-01-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201225635/http://www.bhadravathicity.gov.in/ |archive-date=1 February 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>

== History ==
Bhadravati derives its name from the [[Bhadra River]] which flows through the city. It was earlier known as Benkipura (or Venkipura), which in English means "city of fire",<ref name=tourism /> and earlier ''Benki Pattana'. Hoysalas ruled the city. The Goddess "Haladammadevi & Antaragattammadevi" guard the city from past time. The sacred temples are still present in the city.<ref name=tourism />

Iron ore from the [[hill station]] of [[Kemmannugundi]] and water from the Bhadra River helped the establishment of an iron mill in 1918 Known as Mysore Iron and Steel Limited (MISL). Bhadravathi's reputation as an industrial town was further enhanced with the establishment of a paper manufacturing firm, the Mysore Paper Mills Limited in 1936.

== Demographics ==
Based on the 2011 [[Demographics of India|Indian census]], Bhadravati has a population of 160,392, of which males constitute 51% and females 49%. Bhadravati has an average literacy rate of 86.36%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 91.39% of the males and 81.46% of the females literate.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bhadravati City Population Census 2011 {{!}} Karnataka|url = http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/444-bhadravati.html|website = www.census2011.co.in|access-date = 2015-11-12}}</ref> 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name=census>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> [[Kannada]] is the main language spoken in this city.

== Geography ==

=== Location ===
Bhadravati lies in the central part of the Karnataka State, in the south-east corner of the Shivamogga district. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Bhadravati town are {{Coord|13.840|N|75.702|E|display=inline|type:city(160392)_region:IN-KA|name=Bhadravati}}.<ref name=map>{{Google maps|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&ll=13.842747,75.707645&spn=0.110506,0.209255&z=13|title=Bhadravati}}</ref>

Bhadravati is at an altitude of {{convert|597|m|ft}} above sea level.

The [[Bhadra River]] flows from the [[Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary]] through the Bhadravathi city, there are many mugger crocodile(Vulnerable) species present in the river Bhadra.

Bhadravati lies between Western Ghats ([[Malnad]]) and AreMalenad region.

The Bhadravati Taluk has a total area of {{convert|675.08|km2|sqmi}}, a population of 338,611, and a population density of {{convert|501.56|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}. The taluk borders five other taluks, the Shimoga Taluk to the west, the [[Honnali]] Taluk to the north, the [[Channagiri]] Taluk to the east, the [[Tarikere]] Taluk to the south-east, and the [[Narasimharajapura]] Taluk to the south-west.<ref>{{cite map |publisher = Anne-Claire Couïc, Christophe Guilmoto, and Sébastien Oliveau |title = Census of India 2001 |url = http://www.demographie.net/atlas2001/ |edition = 2001 |cartography= Geoclip |series = Atlas of India |access-date = 2010-08-01 |ref = Atlas}}</ref>

=== Climate ===
The average temperature in the summer is between {{convert|25|°C|°F}} and {{convert|37|°C|°F}}. The average winter temperature is between {{convert|20|°C|°F}} and {{convert|30|°C|°F}}.<ref name="official">{{Cite web|title=Bhadravati City Municipal Council|url=http://bhadravathicity.gov.in/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617184003/http://www.bhadravathicity.gov.in/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-06-17|publisher=Bhadravati City Municipal Council|access-date=2010-08-01}}</ref> The annual precipitation in the city is around {{convert|950|mm|in}}.<ref name="rainfall">{{Cite journal|title=Modernization using the structured system design of the Bhadra Reservoir Project, India: an intervention analysis|year=1999|publisher=International Water Management Institute|isbn=978-92-9090-385-7|url=http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/IWMI_Research_Reports/PDF/pub033/Report33.pdf|author1=International Water Management Institute|author-link1=International Water Management Institute|last2=Sakthivadivel|first2=R. |last3=Thiruvengadachari|first3=S.|last4=Amarasinghe|first4=Upali A. |access-date=2010-08-01|location=Colombo, Sri Lanka|page=6|quote=normal annual rainfall of 950 mm in Bhadravati|journal=IWMI Research Report|issue=33|issn=1026-0862|doi=10.3910/2009.040}}</ref>

=== Regional ===
There are 5 hobli headquarters in Bhadravathi:
* Kudligere (ಕೂಡ್ಲಿಗೆರೆ)
* Holehonnuru (ಹೊಳೆಹೊನ್ನೂರು)
* Anaveri (ಆನವೇರಿ)
* Hiruyur (ಹಿರಿಯೂರು)
* Singanamane (ಸಿಂಗನಮನೆ)

== Transport ==

=== Road ===
One [[National Highway (India)|national highways]] passes through the city; [[National Highway 69 (India)|NH-69]](former NH-206); Two [[List of state highways in Karnataka|state highways]] pass through the city as well. Buses that go from Bangalore to Shivamogga stop at Bhadravati and take around six hours to complete the journey.

=== Rail ===
The [[Shivamogga]]–[[Bangalore]] train, the [[Birur]]–[[Shivamogga]] train, and the [[Mysuru]]–[[Shivamogga]] train all go through Bhadravati. It is well connected by rail to the Bengaluru city.<ref name="train">{{Cite web|title=BHADRAVATI, BDVT|url=http://www.trainenquiry.com/PassingThroughTrains_Display.aspx?sel_val=BDVT&queryDisplay=BHADRAVATI,+BDVT&time=24&name=&code=|work=Train Running Information|publisher=Indian Railways|access-date=2010-08-01}}</ref>

=== Air ===
The nearest airport is in [[Hubli]], around {{convert|170|km|mi}} from Bhadravati and the next nearest airport is at [[Mangalore]], around {{convert|198|km|mi}} from Bhadravati. [[Bengaluru International Airport]] is at a distance of {{convert|275|km|mi}}. Another airport is under construction in Shivamogga near Sogane.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/-Airport-work-to-begin-on-May-15/articleshow/5856814.cms?referral=PM|title=Airport work to begin on May 15 – The Times of India|access-date=20 September 2016}}</ref>

== Economy ==
Bhadravati has two major factories that take up a large part of the city:<ref name=map /> the [[Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant]] factory, started by [[M. Visvesvaraya|Sir M. Visvesvarayya]], and the [[Mysore Paper Mills]] factory.

== Tourist Places ==
Bhadravati lies in the boarder of two Malnad districts [[Shimoga]] and [[Chickmagalur]]. Major Tourist attractions around the city includes;

1. [[Lakshmi_Narasimha_Temple,_Bhadravati|Lakshmi Narasimha Temple]] : The temple built in 13th century in Hoysala architecture situated in the heart of the city.

2. [[Bhadra Dam]] : The Bhadra Dam is situated in Bhadra river project 20 km from the city.

3. [[Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary]] : BWS is a protected area and a tiger reserve as part of Project Tiger, located 23 km south of Bhadravathi

4. Gondi : Gondi is situated in the foothills of western ghats, Check dam is the major tourist attraction of the place.

5. Kenchammanna Gudda and Gangur : situated in the amidst of western ghats is the major tourist attraction in monsoon.

== Sports ==
Vishveshwarayya Iron & Steel Plant Ground is located in Bhadravati. The stadium was built in 1960 and can hold 25,000 spectators. The ground has played host to [[Ranji Trophy]] cricket matches on two occasions for home team [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]].<ref name="cricket">{{Cite web|title=Vishvesharayya Iron & Steel Ltd Ground|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/ground/57930.html|access-date=2010-08-01|author=Cricinfo|author-link=Cricinfo}}</ref>

== Notable personalities ==
'''Sports:'''
* [[Gundappa Viswanath]], [[cricket]]er of the [[Indian cricket team]] in the 1970s

'''Entertainment:'''
* [[Bharathi Vishnuvardhan]] ,
* [[Doddanna]], actor in Kannada film industry, worked at Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited
* [[S. Narayan]], actor and movie director in Kannada film industry
* [[Asha Bhat]], model,actress, beauty pageant and winner of [[:id:Miss Supranational 2014|Miss Supranational 2014]], organized in Poland
* [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]], film score composer, singer, music director in Kannada film industry
* [[Arpita Venu]], playback singer in Kannada film industry
'''Technology:'''
* [[Bannihatti Parameshwarappa Dakshayani]], deputy project manager for the [[Mars Orbiter Mission]] at Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Centre.

* Dr. S.V. Lokesh, Obtained Ph.D.,from Kuvempu University, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at IIT Delhi and Bangalore University. Assistant Professor at the Department of Nanotechnology, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Muddenahalli, Chickballapur

* [[Sandeep Senan]], Founder of BiBox Labs, Innovator, Public Speaker
* [[Kiran Mysore]], India-Japan cross-border [[Venture capitalist]] and [[Forbes]] Asia 30 Under 30 Awardee.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/asia/finance-vc/#631338e656c7 "Forbes 2020 30 Under 30 Finance & VC Category"], ''Forbes'', Retrieved 17 April 2020.</ref>

The common denominator of all the above people is they believed in themselves, worked hard and dedicated themselves to achieve their dreams.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Bhadravathi, Karnataka}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070202083922/http://www.bhadravathicity.gov.in/ Official site of Bhadravati City Municipal Council]
* [http://www.mpm.co.in/ Official site of The Mysore Paper Mills Limited]
*https://vtu.irins.org/profile/111390

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