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[[File:Gundlupet Stadium.jpg|thumb|Gundlupet Stadium]]
[[File:Bandipur bull getting washed, P1020519.jpg|thumb|Elephant Camp]]
'''Gundlupet''' (''Gundlupētē'' in [[Kannada]]) is a municipal town situated in the [[Chamarajanagar district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is also known as "''The flower pot of [[Karnataka]]''". It is situated 60 km away from [[National Highway 766 (India)|NH 766]] and approximately 200 km from the state administrative capital, [[Bangalore]]. Gundlupet is the last town in [[Karnataka]] on the National Highway 766 which goes through [[Mysore]], [[Ooty]], [[Wayanad]], and Calicut. It is situated very close to the [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]] state borders. [[National Highway 181 (India)|NH 181]] begins from Gundlupet and ends in [[Nagapattinam]] in [[Tamil Nadu]] via Ooty and Coimbatore.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Gundlupet: A Quick Guide to The Flower Farms of Karnataka|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/gundlupet-a-quick-guide-to-the-flower-farms-of-karnataka-3685673/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-21|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>
'''Gundlupet''' (''Gundlupētē'' in [[Kannada]]) is a municipal town situated in the [[Chamarajanagar district]] of Karnataka, India.


The [[Bandipur National Park]] is situated 17 km away from Gundlupet. Gundlupet was previously known as ''Vijayapura'', named after the ancient [[Vijayanarayana Temple, Gundlupet|Vijayanarayana Temple]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
It is also known as "''The flower pot of India''". It is situated on [[National Highway 766 (India)|NH 766]], 60&nbsp;km away from [[Mysuru]] and approximately 200&nbsp;km from the state administrative capital, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]. Gundlupet is the last town in [[Karnataka]] on the National Highway 766 which goes through [[Mysore]], [[Ooty]], [[Wayanad]], and [[Kozhikode]]. It is situated very close to the [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]] state borders. [[National Highway 181 (India)|NH 181]] begins from Gundlupet and ends in [[Nagapattinam]] in Tamil Nadu via Ooty and Coimbatore.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Gundlupet: A Quick Guide to The Flower Farms of Karnataka|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/gundlupet-a-quick-guide-to-the-flower-farms-of-karnataka-3685673/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>
 
The [[Bandipur National Park]] is situated 17&nbsp;km away from Gundlupet, giving the town the epithet also known as "Land of Tigers". Gundlupet was previously known as ''Vijayapura'', named after the ancient [[Vijayanarayana Temple, Gundlupet|Vijayanarayana Temple]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Chamarajanagar District, Government of Karnataka {{!}} India |url=https://chamrajnagar.nic.in/en/history/ |access-date=2024-05-10 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Gundlupet is located at {{Coord|11.8|N|76.68|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gundlupet.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gundlupet]</ref> It has an average elevation of 816 metres (2,677 feet).{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
Gundlupet is located at {{Coord|11.8|N|76.68|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gundlupet.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gundlupet]</ref> It has an average elevation of 816 metres (2,677 feet).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=gundlupet+altitude&sca_esv=6b8fec8a6c6efa88&rlz=1C1SQJL_enPK788PK788&sxsrf=AE3TifOTGQTEcIs6FtsTMSPlAIkHC35PRQ:1748417377782&ei=Ybs2aOa5L9LskdUPyZme2Ak&oq=gundlupet+alt&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.google.com}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==


=== Religion-wise Population - Gundlupet Taluka ===
=== Population by religion - Gundlupet Taluka ===
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!Religion
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{{cn|date=April 2021}}
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gundlupet Town Municipal Council City Population Census 2011-2025 {{!}} Karnataka |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803200-gundlupet-karnataka.html |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
== Agriculture ==
{{unreferenced section|date=May 2021}}
The main crops grown are jowar, ragi, sugar cane, turmeric, onion and banana. It is a fairly dry region on the rain-shadow side of the [[Western Ghats]], with an average annual rainfall of about 60 cm{{cn|date=April 2021}}. Almost all of the rainfall is during the monsoon months of July through October. The area's vegetation is dry thorn forest, which can be seen in the nearby reserve forests on the boundary of [[Bandipur National Park]].
 
==Notable attractions and sites nearby==
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1. [[Gopalaswamy Hills|Himavad Gopalaswamy hills]], 20 km from Gundlupet
 
2. [[Bandipur National Park]], 24 km from Gundlupet <ref>{{cite web |title=About Bandipur National Park |url=https://www.bandipurnationalpark.in/about-bandipur-national-park.html |publisher=Skyway International Travels |access-date=21 May 2021}}</ref>
 
3, [[Huligina Maradi|Hulugan Muradi Venkataramana betta]], 26 km from Gundlupet
 
4. Parvati, 10 km from Gundlupet
 
5. Terakanambi and Triyambakpura temples, 12 km from Gundlupet
 
6. Narasamangala Shiva temple, 7 km from [[Terakanambi]]
 
7. Manchalli Cave temple, 12 km from Gundlupet
 
8. Pada Guru Lingayat Math (or Adavi Math Padagur), 11km from Gundlupet
 
9. Yeri Uur Bisilu Bassapa temple


10. Shri Sharana Basaveshwara temple in Bommanahalli, 22 km from Gundlupet
== Climate ==
11.Gavi siddeshvara cave Manchalli
It is a fairly dry region on the rain-shadow side of the [[Western Ghats]], with an average annual rainfall of about 60&nbsp;cm.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gundlupet Weather Averages - Karnataka, IN |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/gundlupet-weather-averages/karnataka/in.aspx |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.worldweatheronline.com}}</ref>
14 km from gundlupete


==Image gallery==
==Image gallery==
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[[Category: Cities and towns in Chamarajanagar district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Chamarajanagar district]]

Latest revision as of 09:56, 23 February 2026

For Vidhan Sabha constituency, see Gundlupet (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
Gundlupet
Gundlupete
Town
Gundlupete - Ooty road
Gundlupete - Ooty road
Gundlupet is located in Karnataka
Gundlupet
Gundlupet
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 11°48′N 76°41′E / 11.8°N 76.68°E / 11.8; 76.68
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChamarajanagar
Government
 • TypeGundlupet Town Municipal Council (TMC)
 • BodyMunicipality
Area
 • Total7.86 km2 (3.03 sq mi)
Elevation
816 m (2,677 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total28,105
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571111
Telephone code08229
Vehicle registrationKA-10
Websitewww.gundlupettown.gov.in
Elephant Camp

Gundlupet (Gundlupētē in Kannada) is a municipal town situated in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, India.

It is also known as "The flower pot of India". It is situated on NH 766, 60 km away from Mysuru and approximately 200 km from the state administrative capital, Bengaluru. Gundlupet is the last town in Karnataka on the National Highway 766 which goes through Mysore, Ooty, Wayanad, and Kozhikode. It is situated very close to the Tamil Nadu and Kerala state borders. NH 181 begins from Gundlupet and ends in Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu via Ooty and Coimbatore.[2]

The Bandipur National Park is situated 17 km away from Gundlupet, giving the town the epithet also known as "Land of Tigers". Gundlupet was previously known as Vijayapura, named after the ancient Vijayanarayana Temple.[3]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Gundlupet is located at 11°48′N 76°41′E / 11.8°N 76.68°E / 11.8; 76.68.[4] It has an average elevation of 816 metres (2,677 feet).[5]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Population by religion - Gundlupet Taluka[edit | edit source]

Religion Total Male Female
Hindu 214,896 (96.34%) 106,989 107,907
Muslim 6,754 (3.03%) 3,412 3,342
Christian 492 (0.22%) 246 246
Sikh 27 (0.01%) 14 13
Buddhist 107 (0.05%) 55 52
Jain 225 (0.1%) 118 107
Other Religion 16 (0.01%) 9 7
No Religion Specified 553 (0.25%) 266 287

[6]

Climate[edit | edit source]

It is a fairly dry region on the rain-shadow side of the Western Ghats, with an average annual rainfall of about 60 cm.[7]

Image gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Bus Station
    Bus Station
  • NH 766 view from Gundalpet to Wayanad
    NH 766 view from Gundalpet to Wayanad
  • D.B.G.C
    D.B.G.C
  • Karate School
    Karate School
  • Tree Worship
    Tree Worship
  • St.Johns School
    St.Johns School
  • Bandipur Tiger Reserve
    Bandipur Tiger Reserve
  • Vijayanarayana Swamy temple
    Vijayanarayana Swamy temple

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Gundlupet town population". www.citypopulation.de.
  2. ↑ "Gundlupet: A Quick Guide to The Flower Farms of Karnataka". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "History | Chamarajanagar District, Government of Karnataka | India". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gundlupet
  5. ↑ "Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Gundlupet Town Municipal Council City Population Census 2011-2025 | Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Gundlupet Weather Averages - Karnataka, IN". www.worldweatheronline.com. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
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