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'''Kanakapura''' is a | '''Kanakapura''' is a town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka on the banks of the Arkavathi river and the administrative center of the taluk of the same name. Previously belonged to Bangalore Rural District. It was formerly the largest constituency in the country. The taluk is very widespread ({{cvt|1553|km2|disp=sqbr}}).<ref name="Keshava2004">{{cite book |last=Keshava |first=V. C. |title=Exploring Mysore: A Complete Data Map in a Special Style |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u4wMAQAAMAAJ |year=2004 |publisher=V.S.R. Prakashana |pages=164, 192}}</ref> It is located among the lush green forests of the state of Karnataka. The town is a tourism hotspot and an often visited tourist favorite in the entire state of Karnataka, as it has something for everyone ranging from avid trekkers to history buffs and wildlife enthusiasts.The forest area in this taluk is very wide and about half of the Bannerghatta National Park is located in our Kanakapura area.Kodihalli wildlife range and harohalli wildlife range its division.The Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary consists of two main zones namely the Sangam Wildlife range, the Mugur Wildlife range | ||
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The place was originally under the [[Gangas]] and later under the [[Cholas]], who administered it as a part of an area called ''Kilalainad''. Later, the [[Hoysalas]] made it a major headquarters of a province (''sime''). Its name was changed as Kanakapura from its original ''Kanakanahalli''. But earlier it is mentioned as ''Kanikaranahalli'' in two [[Hoysala]] records dated 1319 and 1317 A.D. from Hachchalu and Nyakanahalli (Kanakapura tq) villages respectively. Even a recent record dated 1662 A.D. by [[Mysore]] rulers from Malagala also mention the place as ''Kanikaranahalli'' being the headquarters of a ''sime''. The local people universally call it as ''Kanikaranahalli'', which is otherwise corrupted as ''Kankanahalli'', says Buchanan{{Who|date=May 2010}}. He further says ''Kanikaranahalli'' has a [[Kannada language|Kannada]] origin – ''Kani + Karna'' or ''Kanikara'' signifies showing sympathy.--> | The place was originally under the [[Gangas]] and later under the [[Cholas]], who administered it as a part of an area called ''Kilalainad''. Later, the [[Hoysalas]] made it a major headquarters of a province (''sime''). Its name was changed as Kanakapura from its original ''Kanakanahalli''. But earlier it is mentioned as ''Kanikaranahalli'' in two [[Hoysala]] records dated 1319 and 1317 A.D. from Hachchalu and Nyakanahalli (Kanakapura tq) villages respectively. Even a recent record dated 1662 A.D. by [[Mysore]] rulers from Malagala also mention the place as ''Kanikaranahalli'' being the headquarters of a ''sime''. The local people universally call it as ''Kanikaranahalli'', which is otherwise corrupted as ''Kankanahalli'', says Buchanan{{Who|date=May 2010}}. He further says ''Kanikaranahalli'' has a [[Kannada language|Kannada]] origin – ''Kani + Karna'' or ''Kanikara'' signifies showing sympathy.--> | ||
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== Educational Institutions == | == Educational Institutions == | ||
Rural educational | Rural educational society is one of the oldest educational institute in Kanakapura,The other schools that are in Kanakapura are St Michel's English School, Podar International School, | ||
Blossom School, [[Jain International Residential School]], Jain Vidyaniketan, Jain Public School and many other schools. | |||
The universities that are currently present are [[Jain University]] and [[Dayananda Sagar | The universities that are currently present are [[Jain University]] and [[Dayananda Sagar Medical College]] (under construction) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Commons category|Kanakapura}} | {{Commons category|Kanakapura}} | ||
* [http://bangalorerural.nic.in/ Official website of Bangalore Rural District] | * [http://bangalorerural.nic.in/ Official website of Bangalore Rural District] | ||
* [http://kanakapuracity.mrc.gov.in/ Official website of Kanakapura Town] | * [http://kanakapuracity.mrc.gov.in/ Official website of Kanakapura Town] | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.mahindraeden.gen.in/ Mahindra Eden] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ramanagara district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Ramanagara district]] | ||
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Kanakapura
Kankanahalli | |
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town | |
 Temple inside Kanakapura Bus Station | |
  Kanakapura Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°33′00″N 77°25′01″E / 12.55°N 77.417°ECoordinates: 12°33′00″N 77°25′01″E / 12.55°N 77.417°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Ramanagara district |
| Government | |
| • Type | President City Municipal Corporation |
| • MLA | D. K. Shivakumar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 637 m (2,090 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 54,014 |
| • Density | 6,536.11/km2 (16,928.4/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 562 117 |
| Telephone code | 08117, index number 75, 275 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA 42 |
| Website | karnataka |
Kanakapura is a town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka on the banks of the Arkavathi river and the administrative center of the taluk of the same name. Previously belonged to Bangalore Rural District. It was formerly the largest constituency in the country. The taluk is very widespread (1,553 km2 [600 sq mi]).[1] It is located among the lush green forests of the state of Karnataka. The town is a tourism hotspot and an often visited tourist favorite in the entire state of Karnataka, as it has something for everyone ranging from avid trekkers to history buffs and wildlife enthusiasts.The forest area in this taluk is very wide and about half of the Bannerghatta National Park is located in our Kanakapura area.Kodihalli wildlife range and harohalli wildlife range its division.The Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary consists of two main zones namely the Sangam Wildlife range, the Mugur Wildlife range
Geography[edit]
Kanakapura is located at 12°33′N 77°25′E / 12.55°N 77.42°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 638 m (2,093 ft).
Kanakapura is 55 km (34 mi) south of Bangalore (capital) on National Highway NH 209, on the banks of the river Arkavathi (Incarnation of River Kaveri) and 27 km (17 mi) from Ramanagara and 96 km (60 mi) from Mysore.
NH 209 (Bangalore – Coimbatore) passes via Kanakapura.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Kanakapura had a population of 47,047. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kanakapura has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 59%. In Kanakapura, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Now Kanakapura is City Municipality Council. Kanakapura has 6 Hobli's each located approximately 16.5 from Kanakapura town.
As of the 2011 India census,[4] Kanakapura had a population of 54014 individuals. The average literacy rate stood at 81.08%.
Languages[edit]
Kannada is the major and official language.
Educational Institutions[edit]
Rural educational society is one of the oldest educational institute in Kanakapura,The other schools that are in Kanakapura are St Michel's English School, Podar International School, Blossom School, Jain International Residential School, Jain Vidyaniketan, Jain Public School and many other schools.
The universities that are currently present are Jain University and Dayananda Sagar Medical College (under construction)
References[edit]
- ↑ Keshava, V. C. (2004). Exploring Mysore: A Complete Data Map in a Special Style. V.S.R. Prakashana. pp. 164, 192.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Kanakapura
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "India Census 2011" (PDF).