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'''Tarikere''' is a [[Taluk]] in the [[Chikkamagaluru district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] of [[India]]. The headquarters of the Tarikere are a town of the same name.Its popularly known as gateway of malnad because malnad area starts from here. The town's name is derived from the number of water tanks which surround it (Kere is the word for a large water tank). Tarikere is also known as gateway of malnad or Malenadina Hebbagilu in kannada

==Getting there==

===Road===
National Highway NH-69 (Previously known as NH 206) ([[Bengaluru]] to [[Honnavar]]) passes through Tarikere.

From Mysore it can be reached via Mysore - Arsikere then NH-69.

From the district headquarters of [[Chikkamagaluru]], Tarikere can be reached in 2 different ways. It can be reached via Lingadahalli, or via [[Kadur]] & [[Birur]].

===Rail===
Tarikere lies on the [[Birur]] to [[Talguppa]] railway line. There are also trains from [[Mysuru]] and [[Bengaluru]] which stop at Tarikere on the way to [[Shimoga]].

===Air===
There are no airports in the near vicinity. People traveling via airplane have to make use of the [[Mangaluru]], [[Hubballi]], or [[Bengaluru]] airports and choose an alternate means of transport to reach Tarikere.

==Geography==
Tarikere is located at {{coord|13.72|N|75.82|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Tarikere.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tarikere]</ref> It has an average elevation of 698 metres (2290 feet).

Tarikere borders 3 taluks in its own district. There is [[Channagiri]] taluk to the north,
[[Narasimharajapura]] to the west, [[Chikkamagaluru]] to the south-west, and [[Kadur]] to the south. [[Shimoga]] and [[Bhadravathi, Karnataka|Bhadravathi]] border Tarikere to the North and are in the [[Shimoga]] District.
The following are the [[Hobli]] Headquarters which include both malnad and maidan hoblis within Tarikere Taluk:
# [[Amruthapura]]
# [[Lakkavalli]]
# [[Lingadahalli]]
#
# Kasaba

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tarikere had a population of about 35,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females constitute 49%. Tarikere has an average literacy rate of 68%, 8.5% higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy levels are at 73%, and female literacy levels are at 62%. In Tarikere, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Economy==
Agriculture is the primary occupation in Tarikere. Betel nuts, Paddy, Ragi, Areca nuts, Coffee, Coconuts, Bananas, Pan leaves, Mangoes, and Corn are the major types of crops grown in this region.
The region used to be a major rice-producing area though now predominantly grows areca nut. Vigyan Industries, a subsidiary of [[BEML]], is present near Tarikere and is a major producer of steel castings.

==Nearby places==

Tarikere is surrounded by many tanks and ponds. The tanks near Tarikere include Chikkere, Doddakere, Dalavikere, Ramanayakanakere, and Kendarahalla. There are also several historical places surrounding Tarikere.
* [[Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary]] is a wildlife sanctuary as well as a tiger protection area.
* [[Kemmangundi]] is a popular hill station in Tarikere.
* [[Amrithapura|Amritheshwara]] temple is a temple in Amrithapura.
* Amritheshwara temple was constructed by the [[Hoysalas]].
* The [[Kallathigiri]] falls are a popular series of miniature waterfalls which run under the Lord Veera Bhadra temple.
* [[Bhadra Dam]] one of the oldest and biggest dam of Karnataka surrounded by lofty hills of western ghats which adds scenic beauty to it.
*Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temple is also one of the popular Hindu temples located in the heart of the town.
*Subramanya Temple is situated in the MG Road of Tarikere.

==Other information==
Tarikere is immortalised in the popular [[Kannada]] tongue-twister folksong "''Tarikere Eri Mele Mooru Kari Kuri Mari Meythittu''". This was also the title for a song in the film ''Devara Duddu'' and was sung by the famous singer, S P Balasubramanyam.

==See also==
*[[A. Rangapura]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/deccan/hoysala/amriteshwara.htm The Amriteshwara Temple] by Dr. Jyotsna Kamat

{{Chikkamagaluru topics}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Chikkamagaluru district]]

Tarikere - Revision history

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