Halaguru Explained

Halaguru
Nickname:Panchalgere
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:12.25°N 77.13°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mandya district
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1600
Founder:Panchalas
Parts Type:Talukas
Parts:Malavalli
Government Type:Gram panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:5.23
Elevation M:626
Population Total:10,176 [1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:Halagurian,Halagurinavaru
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:571421
Registration Plate:KA-11
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Malavalli
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada

Halaguru or Halagur is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.

Location

Halaguru is situated at NH 948 (previously NH 209) and state highway KA SH 94. It is one of the oldest towns in Mandya district. It is 82 km from Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka, 60 km from Mysore, 50 km from Mandya, 41 km from Ramanagara, 10 km from Sathanur, 27 km from Kanakapura, 29 km from Channapatna and 90 km from Chamarajanagar

History

Halaguru had a history of seven great blacksmiths who had ruled the town.

Around 1000 people belong to the Vishwakarma community and they are living in the same street, Achar Street. Most of them are goldsmiths. This is the only place in Karnataka where Vishwakarma people found majority.[2] [3]

Geography

Halaguru is located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. Main river is the Shimsa river one of the tribute of Kaveri. River Kaveri is located 15 km from the town at Bheemeshwari camp. It is one of the famous tourist attractions, and also near by other tourist places are Muthathi, Kokrebellur, Mekedaatu, Benki falls or Ganalu falls and Shivanasamudra Falls.

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census, Halaguru had a population of 10,176 comprising 5,107 males and 5,069 females giving a ratio of 993, higher than the Karnataka state average of 973. There were 1,008 children aged 0-6 i.e. 9.91 % of the town's population. The literacy rate was 79.57 % (males 85.58 % and females 73.57 %. higher than the state average of 75.36 %.[4]

Halaguru is administrated by a sarpanch (head of village) who is the village's elected representative.

Education

Halaguru has both private and government institutes, including:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census Data Handbook 2011. 26 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2008-12-18.
  3. Web site: Yahoomaps India :. 2008-12-18. Halaguru, Mandya, Karnataka
  4. Web site: Halaguru Population - Mandya, Karnataka. census2011.co.in. 20 December 2017.