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| named_for                      = [[Hasanamba temple]]
| named_for                      = [[Hasanamba temple]]
| Taluk                          = Hassan, Holenarsipur, Arkalgud, Channarayanapatana, Sakleshpur, Belur, Alur, Arasikere
| government_type                =  
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| governing_body                  = City Municipal Council
| leader_title1                  = MP
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| leader_name1                    = [[Prajwal Revanna]]
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| elevation_m                    = 980
| elevation_m                    = 950
| population_total                = 226,520
| population_total                = 226,520
| population_as_of                = 2011
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| area_code_type                  = Telephone code
| area_code_type                  = Telephone code
| iso_code                        = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KA]]
| iso_code                        = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KA]]
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| registration_plate              = KA-13
| website                        = http://www.hassancity.mrc.gov.in/
| website                        = http://www.hassancity.mrc.gov.in/
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'''Hassan''' is a city and the district headquarters of [[Hassan district]] in the [[India]]n [[States of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. The village is situated {{convert|980|m|abbr=on}} above sea level.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elevation of Hassan town, Karnataka|url=http://elevationmap.net/main-block-of-mce-rangoli-halla-hassan-karnataka-573201-india?latlngs=(13.0237274,76.10216420000006)|access-date=15 December 2017}}</ref> It is named after the [[Hasanamba temple]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Karnataka|first=Travel|title=Hassan is situated 934 mts above sea level|url=http://travel2karnataka.com/bangalore.htm|publisher=Travel Karnataka|access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> The urban population in 2011 was 133,436.<ref name="Census"/> It is situated at a distance of 182&nbsp;km from the state capital, [[Bangalore]], and 166&nbsp;km from [[Mangalore]].


'''Hassan''' (pronounced: Haasana) is a city in southern part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of [[Hassan district]]. The city is situated midway between [[Bangalore]] and [[Mangalore]] on [[National Highway 75 (India)]].
==Etymology==
Hassan city gets its name from the Hindu goddess [[Hasanamba temple|Hassanamba]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.karnataka.com/hassan/|title=Hassan {{!}} Hassan Sightseeing {{!}} Hassan Temples {{!}} Hassanamba|website=Karnataka.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref>
Hassan city gets its name from the Hindu goddess [[Hasanamba temple|Hassanamba]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.karnataka.com/hassan/|title=Hassan {{!}} Hassan Sightseeing {{!}} Hassan Temples {{!}} Hassanamba|website=Karnataka.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref>
In 2020, the Karnataka Government upgraded Hassan's city municipal council area to 66.12 sq.km by including nearby villages to the panchayat and the population increased from 133,436 to 226,520.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Gazette Notification|url=https://erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in/WriteReadData/2020/1047.pdf}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Hassan dates from beginnings of the [[Hoysala Empire]] in the 11th century.<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Hassan |volume=13 |page=51}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Muthanna|first1=I. M.|title=Karnataka, History, Administration & Culture|date=1962|page=21|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uCYdAAAAMAAJ|language=en}}</ref> Hoysala Empire ruled this city for a long time and their influence can be seen in the art and inscriptions on the different monuments.
Hassan dates from beginnings of the [[Hoysala Empire]] in the 11th century.<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Hassan |volume=13 |page=51}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Muthanna|first1=I. M.|title=Karnataka, History, Administration & Culture|date=1962|page=21|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uCYdAAAAMAAJ|language=en}}</ref> Hoysala Empire ruled this city for a long time and their influence can be seen in the art and inscriptions on the different monuments such as in [[Halebidu]], [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]] and [[Shravanabelagola]]. After these medieval ages, Hassan became famous again because of Dinesh Pattanashettaru


== Demographics ==
==Geography==
[[File:Hassan, Karnataka, India; young women fetching water Wellcome L0073328.jpg|thumb|Hassan in 1900]]
The city is situated {{convert|950|m|abbr=on}} above sea level. The urban population in 2011 was 133,436.<ref name="Census"/> It is situated at a distance of {{convert|182|km|abbr=on}} from the state capital, [[Bangalore]], and {{convert|171|km|abbr=on}} from [[Mangalore]].
{{As of|alt=As of the 2011|2011}} [[2011 Census of India|Indian census]],<ref name="Census">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=701044|title=2011 Primary Census Abstract Data, Population Finder, Karnataka, Hassan, Hassan|access-date=2017-07-01|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> 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%. Of the population, 10.1% was under the age of 7. After expanding city limits, the population increased to 226,520.<ref name=":0" />


== Climate ==
=== Climate ===
Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18&nbsp;°C (64&nbsp;°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60&nbsp;mm (2.36&nbsp;in) of precipitation. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]],  Hassan has a [[Tropical savanna climate|Tropical savanna climate (Aw)]].<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=590723&cityname= Bangalor%2C+Karnataka%2C+India&units= Climate Summary for Bangalore, India]</ref>
Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18&nbsp;°C (64&nbsp;°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60&nbsp;mm (2.36&nbsp;in) of precipitation. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]],  Hassan has a [[tropical savanna climate|tropical savanna climate (Aw)]].<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=590723&cityname= Bangalor%2C+Karnataka%2C+India&units= Climate Summary for Bangalore, India]</ref>
{{Weather box
{{Weather box
| location = Hassan, Karnataka (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012)
| location = Hassan, Karnataka (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012)
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| access-date = 19 April 2020}}</ref>
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===Rainfall===
In 2022, Hassan hobli received an annual rainfall (1<sup>st</sup> Jan - 31<sup>st</sup> Dec) of {{convert|1316|mm|in}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ksndmc.org/en/Root/DownloadFile?path=%5C%5C192.168.2.21%5Ce%24%5CKSNDMC%20REPORTS%5CAnnual%20Report%5CAnnual%20State%20Report%5CAR_2022.pdf&fileName=Annual%20State%20Reports_2022.pdf|access-date=5 July 2023|title= Annual State Report 2022}}</ref>
== Demographics ==
{{bar box
|title=Religions in Hassan city (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-1 Population By Religious Community - Karnataka|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW29C-01%20MDDS.XLS|publisher=Census of India}}</ref>
|titlebar=#Fcd116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percent
|float=left
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Karnataka|Hinduism]]|darkorange|72.18}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|24.19}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Karnataka|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|2.04}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism]]|pink|1.31}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.56}}
}}
{{As of|alt=As of the 2011|2011}} [[2011 Census of India|Indian census]],<ref name="Census">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=701044|title=2011 Primary Census Abstract Data, Population Finder, Karnataka, Hassan, Hassan|access-date=2017-07-01|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> 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%. Of the population, 10.1% was under the age of 7. After expanding city limits, the population increased to 226,520.<ref name=":0" />
In 2020, the Karnataka Government upgraded Hassan's city municipal council area to {{convert|66.12|km2|abbr=on}} by including nearby villages to the panchayat and the population increased from 133,436 to 226,520.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Gazette Notification|url=https://erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in/WriteReadData/2020/1047.pdf}}</ref>
==Economy==
===Industries===
Hassan city is also an industrial hub in Karnataka. Major industries related to pharma, textiles, food processing sectors and also numerous MSMEs have set up their units in the KIADB Industrial Growth Centre, Hassan.
====HPCL POL Terminal====
The terminal is located on 103 acres of land in Hassan industrial area. It supplies diesel, petrol and ethanol to retail outlets across 14 districts of Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/drill-at-hpcl-terminal-in-hassan/article65698039.ece|archive-date = 29 July 2022|title=HPCL POL TERMINAL| website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.petronetmhbl.com/general-terrain-description/|access-date = 3 May 2023|title=Petrol pipeline route Mangalore to Bengaluru}}</ref>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hassan in karnataka.jpg|Positioning of Hassan district in Karnataka
File:HASSAN DIST CRP.jpg|Hobli Map of Hassan district
File:Hassan, Karnataka, India; young women fetching water Wellcome L0073328.jpg|Hassan in 1900
File:HASSAN POP 2001.pdf|Map of Hassan Taluk as per 2001 Census
File:HASSANTQ POP 2011.pdf|Map of Hassan Taluk as per 2011 Census
File:HASSAN TQ.pdf|Hassan Taluk - Hobli and Village Map
File:HASSAN TQ GP VIL 2015 A0.pdf|Hassan Taluk - Grama Panchayat and Village Map
File:HASSANTQ FLUORIDE.pdf|Hassan Taluk Map about Fluoride content in DWS
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Hassan}}
 
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Latest revision as of 06:14, 22 July 2023


Hassan
City
District Court in Hassan
District Court in Hassan
Hassan is located in Karnataka
Hassan
Hassan
Hassan is located in India
Hassan
Hassan
Coordinates: 13°00′43″N 76°04′05″E / 13.012°N 76.068°E / 13.012; 76.068
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictHassan
Named forHasanamba temple
Government
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
 • MPPrajwal Revanna
Area
 • Total66.12 km2 (25.53 sq mi)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total226,520
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
DemonymHassanadavaru
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
573201/573202
Telephone codeISD 00918172 / STD CODE 08172
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-13
Websitehttp://www.hassancity.mrc.gov.in/

Hassan (pronounced: Haasana) is a city in southern part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Hassan district. The city is situated midway between Bangalore and Mangalore on National Highway 75 (India).

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Hassan city gets its name from the Hindu goddess Hassanamba.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Hassan dates from beginnings of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century.[2][3] Hoysala Empire ruled this city for a long time and their influence can be seen in the art and inscriptions on the different monuments such as in Halebidu, Belur and Shravanabelagola. After these medieval ages, Hassan became famous again because of Dinesh Pattanashettaru

Geography[edit | edit source]

The city is situated 950 m (3,120 ft) above sea level. The urban population in 2011 was 133,436.[4] It is situated at a distance of 182 km (113 mi) from the state capital, Bangalore, and 171 km (106 mi) from Mangalore.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60 mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. According to the Köppen Climate Classification, Hassan has a tropical savanna climate (Aw).[5]

Climate data for Hassan, Karnataka (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 32.8
(91.0) 		35.5
(95.9) 		37.5
(99.5) 		37.8
(100.0) 		37.8
(100.0) 		37.2
(99.0) 		32.5
(90.5) 		33.0
(91.4) 		33.0
(91.4) 		34.0
(93.2) 		32.5
(90.5) 		33.2
(91.8) 		37.8
(100.0)
Average high °C (°F) 27.8
(82.0) 		30.2
(86.4) 		32.5
(90.5) 		32.9
(91.2) 		30.9
(87.6) 		26.8
(80.2) 		25.2
(77.4) 		25.3
(77.5) 		26.8
(80.2) 		27.2
(81.0) 		26.9
(80.4) 		26.9
(80.4) 		28.3
(82.9)
Average low °C (°F) 14.7
(58.5) 		16.1
(61.0) 		17.9
(64.2) 		19.6
(67.3) 		19.8
(67.6) 		18.5
(65.3) 		18.6
(65.5) 		18.8
(65.8) 		18.5
(65.3) 		18.5
(65.3) 		17.0
(62.6) 		15.1
(59.2) 		17.7
(63.9)
Record low °C (°F) 5.6
(42.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		9.4
(48.9) 		12.4
(54.3) 		12.1
(53.8) 		11.6
(52.9) 		12.6
(54.7) 		13.1
(55.6) 		12.1
(53.8) 		11.1
(52.0) 		8.3
(46.9) 		6.2
(43.2) 		5.6
(42.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 1.9
(0.07) 		2.7
(0.11) 		10.1
(0.40) 		53.1
(2.09) 		70.7
(2.78) 		104.3
(4.11) 		127.9
(5.04) 		99.1
(3.90) 		97.4
(3.83) 		147.9
(5.82) 		42.8
(1.69) 		5.9
(0.23) 		763.8
(30.07)
Average rainy days 0.1 0.2 0.9 3.4 4.7 8.4 9.7 8.3 6.7 7.5 2.7 0.5 53.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 47 41 40 51 64 78 81 81 77 73 64 57 63
Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7]

Rainfall[edit | edit source]

In 2022, Hassan hobli received an annual rainfall (1st Jan - 31st Dec) of 1,316 millimetres (51.8 in).[8]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religions in Hassan city (2011)[9]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 72.18%
Islam
 
 24.19%
Christianity
 
 2.04%
Jainism
 
 1.31%
Other or not stated
 
 0.56%

As of the 2011 Indian census,[4] 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%. Of the population, 10.1% was under the age of 7. After expanding city limits, the population increased to 226,520.[10]

In 2020, the Karnataka Government upgraded Hassan's city municipal council area to 66.12 km2 (25.53 sq mi) by including nearby villages to the panchayat and the population increased from 133,436 to 226,520.[10]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Industries[edit | edit source]

Hassan city is also an industrial hub in Karnataka. Major industries related to pharma, textiles, food processing sectors and also numerous MSMEs have set up their units in the KIADB Industrial Growth Centre, Hassan.

HPCL POL Terminal[edit | edit source]

The terminal is located on 103 acres of land in Hassan industrial area. It supplies diesel, petrol and ethanol to retail outlets across 14 districts of Karnataka.[11] [12]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Hassan | Hassan Sightseeing | Hassan Temples | Hassanamba". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  2. ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Hassan" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 13 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 51.
  3. ↑ Muthanna, I. M. (1962). Karnataka, History, Administration & Culture. p. 21.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "2011 Primary Census Abstract Data, Population Finder, Karnataka, Hassan, Hassan". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  5. ↑ Bangalor%2C+Karnataka%2C+India&units= Climate Summary for Bangalore, India
  6. ↑ "Station: Hassan Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 319–320. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  7. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M96. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "C-1 Population By Religious Community - Karnataka". Census of India.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Gazette Notification" (PDF).
  11. ↑ "HPCL POL TERMINAL". The Hindu. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  12. ↑ "Petrol pipeline route Mangalore to Bengaluru". Retrieved 3 May 2023.

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