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{{Infobox settlement
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Raichur district]]
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'''Sirwar''', also spelled as '''Sirawara''', is a new [[taluk]] (previously a town under [[Manvi]] taluk) of [[Raichur]] district in [[Karnataka]] state, India.<ref name="censusindia">Village code= 525400 {{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : town with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref><ref name="yahoomaps">{{cite web|url=http://in.maps.yahoo.com|title=Yahoomaps India|accessdate=2008-12-18}} Sirwar, Raichur, Karnataka</ref>
Sirwar is one of the fastest growing towns in Karnataka. It is famous for Paddy, Sona Mossurie Rice is one of the best quality rices in the world. It is the business center for almost 30 villages across the region. It is also famous for its [[litchi]], which it exports in tonnes.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Sirwar had a population of 15975 with 8106 males and 7869 females.<ref name="censusindia" />

== Geography ==
Sirwar is situated in southern part of India and northern part of Karnataka. [[Karnataka]] [[State highway]] 20 also called (Raichur-Bagalakote Road) passes through Sirwar and Sirwar is 36 km from the district headquarters Raichur, approx. 500 km from Bangalore, and belongs to the Raichur region.

Climate of the town is hot during the months of March to mid-June and pleasant rest of the year. Pretty cool nights and mornings during December–January.

== History ==
The name of the Sirwar (syn. siri-war) comes from (Siri) in Kannada Siri- Rich Place. The town is an economically rich place. Sirwar produces worlds best quality rice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dir.indiamart.com/raichur/rice.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=dir.indiamart.com}}</ref>

== Food ==
Main food in the Sirwar town is Rice, Jolada Rotti / Khadak (Crispy) Rotti, Sajje Rotti, Chapathi, Curries ( Vegetable ) and spicy chicken dishes.

== Occupation ==
Agriculture is the main occupation, this place is being compared with Punjab, for its rich and modern agriculture.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} And also Finance is the major business apart from retail business.

== Tourist attractions ==
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There few historical places and temples to see.
* Sajjalagudda Sharnamma Ashram on Devadurga road
* Bayalu Hanuman Temple
* Oora Bhavi (Big Pond)
* Hari-Hara Temple (also called Eshwara Gudi)
* Venkateshwara Temple
* Gaddige Matha
* Devi Mane
* Sri Rama Mandira Jalapur Camp (Sirwar to Manvi Road - 4 km)
* Myagala matha
* Amba Bhavani Temple (behind Police Station)
* Holy Cross Church
* Big Idol of Lord Shiva on Paramananda Betta
* Annapurna Sametha Lord Eswara Temple at Nawalkal/Devi Camp

== Famous Festivals ==

* Yellu Amavasye (Amaashi) (On this occasion Bayalu Hanumappa Jatre and Halugamba are celebrated every year)
* Diwali([[Deepawali]])
* Ganesh Festival
* Vijaya Dashami (also called Dashera. On this occasion Ayudha Pooja and Banni is celebrated)
* Sankranti
* Yugadi
* Basava jayanti
* Christmas
* Ramzan
* Mohoram

There is also bull racing during Kara-Hunime. Similar to bull racing in Spain and other European countries.
Vadavatti village is near to Sirwar (15 km) in Vadavatti we can see ranganath swamy temple which is on a small hill.
*During Shivarathri Festival season, Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated at Lord Eswara Temple at Nawalkal/Devi Camp with huge public gathering which is a spectacular event

==See also==
* [[Raichur]]
* [[Districts of Karnataka]]

==References==
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==External links==
* http://Raichur.nic.in/

{{Settlements in Raichur district}}

[[Category:Villages in Raichur district]]

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