Native Name: | Kanthirava Narasimharajapura |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Mysore |
Map Alt: | Location of Kanthirava Narasimharajapura |
Coordinates: | 12.3217°N 76.6787°W |
Timezone: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 570019[1] |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 0821 |
Registration Plate: | KA-55 |
Kanthirava Narasimharajapura or K. N. Pura is a locality in Northern part of Mysore city. Soligara Colony and Ghousianagar are some of the prominent localities of Kanthirava Narasimharajapura.[2] Indira Gandhi Road and Jilani Road are some of the major Roads of this area.[3] [4] K. N. Pura and Kyatamaranahalli, a nearby locality is famous for Communal clashes. This locality is sometimes referred as Kantheerava Narasarajapura.[5]
Many Labourers from different parts of the state migrated to Mysore in search of Job, following severe drought in 1980s. They settled at Kanteerava Narasimharajapura (located East of Kyathamaranahalli) since many houses were available at afforded rate. A few of them even built houses on revenue land without bothering about basic amenities like connectivity, Sewerage, education, etc.[6]
The locality was named after Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar, Yuvaraja of Mysore Kingdom (1894-1940).[7]
Srikanteshwara Vidya Samsthe is one of the popular educational institutions located in Kanthirava Narasimharajapura.[8] [9] [10]
From the Mysore city bus stand to Kanthirava Narasimharajapura buses are available.[11]