Krishnarajanagara Explained

Krishnarajanagara
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:12.4372°N 76.3806°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mysore
Established Title:Yadathore
Established Date:1934
Founder:Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV
Governing Body:Town Municipal Council
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:8.6
Area Rural Km2:596.02
Elevation M:786
Population Total:35805
Population Rural:216852
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:571602
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:08223
Registration Plate:KA-45, KA-09, KA-55
Subdivision Type3:Taluk
Subdivision Name3:Krishnarajanagara

Krishnarajanagara is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the administrative center of Krishnarajanagara Taluk.

Geography

Krishnarajanagara is located on the northern part of Mysore district, west of the Krishna Raja Sagara Reservoir. It has an average elevation of 786 metres above sea level.[1] NH-373, also known as SH-57 passes through the town of K.R.Nagara.

Climate

Krishnarajanagara has Tropical Savanna Climate under the Köppen climate classification. On average, the town receives the least amount of rainfall in January, and the most in October.

Demographics

According to the 2011 India census, Krishnarajanagara had a population of 35,805. Its gender ratio is relatively balanced, with 17,900 male residents and 17,905 female residents. Krishnarajanagara has an average literacy rate of 78.2%. with male literacy being 81.8%, and female literacy being 74.5%. In Krishnarajanagara, 9.9% of the population is under 6 years of age.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Krishnarajanagara topographic map, elevation, terrain . 2023-03-22 . Topographic maps . en.
  2. Web site: Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011. . March 21, 2023 .