Ramapura | |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Karnataka, India |
Coordinates: | 12.15°N 77.1°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Chamarajanagar |
Parts Type: | Talukas |
Parts: | Hanur |
Governing Body: | Gram panchayat |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Total: | 6223 |
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: | 571444 |
Registration Plate: | KA 10 |
Ramapura is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1] [2] It is located in the Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka.It is surrounded by Ajjipura, Cowdhalli, Martalli, Hoogya, Kudlur, Ponnachi and Male Mahadeshwara Betta. As per Indian Postal Department, the name of this place is Ramapuram Ghat. Ramapura is very close to the border of Tamil Nadu. It was part of erstwhile Tamil Nadu state. Ramapura is closely surrounded by three more villages viz., Poojaribhovidoddi, Gopishettiyur, Gejjalanatta and Muttushettiyur. Chengadarahalli, Puduramapuram, Palanimedu are other small villages. The Postal PIN code is 571444.
As per legend, it is believed that Lord Rama visited this place en route Lanka. An ancient, small temple dedicated to Lord Rama can be seen in this village even to this day.
Most of the people in Ramapura and surrounding villages are occupied in agriculture. Some of them are in to business. The popular spoken language is Kannada. However, the accent and style of spoken Kannada is unique to this village. A good number of Tamil-speaking people can be found here.
Among the educations institutions, JSS Institutions have a larger presence. It runs pre-primary school, primary school, high school and Pre-University College. This institution was started in 1960s. It has produced many stalwarts in different walks of life. Apart from JSS, there are good number of schools run by the State Government. In view of good number of Tamil citizens, few Tamil medium schools too can be found here.
The following temples can be found in and around Ramapura.
(Palanimedu village, Hanur (Tq), M M hills main road).
(Palanimedu village, Hanur (Tq), M M Hills main road).
The following sight-seeing places are located near Ramapura.
villages.
As of 2011 India census, Ramapura had a population of 6223 with 3144 males and 3079 females.