Channapatna
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Channapatna is a small city located 60 km south-west of Bangalore
, India
on Bangalore-Mysore state highway.
The city is famous for its wooden toys
and lacquerware
. In the native language (kannada), Channapatna is also called as "goMbegaLa ooru" meaning toys town in English. These toys are manufactured in tradational or advanced small scale industries. Manufacturing and twisting of raw silk and Coconut is a major product of Channapatna taluk. The temple of Lord Aprameya Swamy is nearby.
Channapatna taluk comes under Ramanagaram
District. Its headquarters is located in Bangalore-Mysore highway. The total geographical area of the taluk is 53,587 hectares. It has three hoblies namely 1) Kasaba 2) Malur 3) Virupakshapura.
Channapatna is one of the 57 cities in Karnataka
under the Nirmala Nagara - Municipal eGovernance project. Under this project, the city obtained its website as well as the Public Grievance & Redressal module from Aug 15th 2005.
Total length of roads is 108.20 km. Total water supply is 70.50(LPCD). This means a per capita water supply of 65.50(LPCD). In summer the temperature is 32 °C. In winter it is 19 °C.
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, Channapatna had a population of 63,561. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Channapatna has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 72% and female literacy of 64%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
1) Kanva Maharshi Math and Brahmanya Theertha Brundavan is 6KM away from Channapatna on the way to Kanva Reservoir.
2) Kanva Reservoir
is 13KM from Channapatna with automatic siphon system.
3) DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple which also has the world famous Ambegal Krishna whose beauty inspired the famous poet Purandharadasa to compose "Jagadodharana Aadisidale Yashoda ...." is just 2KM away from Channapatna on the Highway towards Mysore. Mallur is also known as Dakshina Ayodhya. Thayar: Sri Aravindavalli thayar.
4) Kengal Aanjaneya Swamy Temple is on the way to Channapatna from Bangalore. 5KM before Channapatna. It is situated beside the Bangalore to Mysore High-Way.
5) Igloor Barrage is 20 km away from the Channapatna City. Igloor Barrage is on the way to Santemogenahalli and Akkooru.
6) Bettada Timmappa is 13KM away from Channapatna. It's on the way to Nidasalige city.
7) Bevoor Mutt
8) Revana Siddeswara Betta
9) Kokkare Bellur bird sanctuary: Spotbilled Pelicans and Painted Storks from different countries fly here and live for few months.
10) Sri Nadhi Narasimha temple is 2 km from the DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple. This temple is on the right hand side on the Bangalore Mysore highway.
11) Mathe Manchamma thayi temple in Belakere village which is there off Bangalore-Mysore highway(1 KM towards south) 9 KM from taluk head quarter Channapatna.
12)Sri NarasimhaSwamy hill near Belakere village which is there off Bangalore-Mysore highway.
DevaraHosahalli 6 KM from center of town.
Gowdagere Sri Chamundeshwari Temple 16KM from Channapatna town.
Mangaleshwara Temple at Kudlur, 5 km from channapatna. Here panchalinga can be seen. Like Panchalinga Dharshana at Thalakad.
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, India
India
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on Bangalore-Mysore state highway.
The city is famous for its wooden toys
Channapatna toys
Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state, India. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of...
and lacquerware
Lacquerware
Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...
. In the native language (kannada), Channapatna is also called as "goMbegaLa ooru" meaning toys town in English. These toys are manufactured in tradational or advanced small scale industries. Manufacturing and twisting of raw silk and Coconut is a major product of Channapatna taluk. The temple of Lord Aprameya Swamy is nearby.
Channapatna taluk comes under Ramanagaram
Ramanagaram
Ramanagara is a town and a city municipal council in the Indian state of Karnataka.It is also the headquarters of Ramanagara district.- Geography :...
District. Its headquarters is located in Bangalore-Mysore highway. The total geographical area of the taluk is 53,587 hectares. It has three hoblies namely 1) Kasaba 2) Malur 3) Virupakshapura.
Channapatna is one of the 57 cities in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
under the Nirmala Nagara - Municipal eGovernance project. Under this project, the city obtained its website as well as the Public Grievance & Redressal module from Aug 15th 2005.
Geography
Channapatna is located at 12.65°N 77.22°E. It has an average elevation of 739 metres (2424 ft).Total length of roads is 108.20 km. Total water supply is 70.50(LPCD). This means a per capita water supply of 65.50(LPCD). In summer the temperature is 32 °C. In winter it is 19 °C.
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Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Channapatna had a population of 63,561. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Channapatna has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 72% and female literacy of 64%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourist places in and around the city
The Following are some of the tourist places in and around the city:1) Kanva Maharshi Math and Brahmanya Theertha Brundavan is 6KM away from Channapatna on the way to Kanva Reservoir.
2) Kanva Reservoir
Kanva reservoir
Kanva Reservoir is an artificial lake and tourist attraction from Bangalore, India and from Ramanagara. The reservoir has been formed from the damming of the river Kanva and is well known as a tourist destination for its birdlife...
is 13KM from Channapatna with automatic siphon system.
3) DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple which also has the world famous Ambegal Krishna whose beauty inspired the famous poet Purandharadasa to compose "Jagadodharana Aadisidale Yashoda ...." is just 2KM away from Channapatna on the Highway towards Mysore. Mallur is also known as Dakshina Ayodhya. Thayar: Sri Aravindavalli thayar.
4) Kengal Aanjaneya Swamy Temple is on the way to Channapatna from Bangalore. 5KM before Channapatna. It is situated beside the Bangalore to Mysore High-Way.
5) Igloor Barrage is 20 km away from the Channapatna City. Igloor Barrage is on the way to Santemogenahalli and Akkooru.
6) Bettada Timmappa is 13KM away from Channapatna. It's on the way to Nidasalige city.
7) Bevoor Mutt
8) Revana Siddeswara Betta
9) Kokkare Bellur bird sanctuary: Spotbilled Pelicans and Painted Storks from different countries fly here and live for few months.
10) Sri Nadhi Narasimha temple is 2 km from the DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple. This temple is on the right hand side on the Bangalore Mysore highway.
11) Mathe Manchamma thayi temple in Belakere village which is there off Bangalore-Mysore highway(1 KM towards south) 9 KM from taluk head quarter Channapatna.
12)Sri NarasimhaSwamy hill near Belakere village which is there off Bangalore-Mysore highway.
DevaraHosahalli 6 KM from center of town.
Gowdagere Sri Chamundeshwari Temple 16KM from Channapatna town.
Mangaleshwara Temple at Kudlur, 5 km from channapatna. Here panchalinga can be seen. Like Panchalinga Dharshana at Thalakad.