| Kaduru | |
| Native Name Lang: | Kannada |
| Other Name: | Kadur |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates: | 13.5533°N 76.0113°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Chikmagalur |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 10.3 |
| Area Rural Km2: | 1414 |
| Elevation M: | 763 |
| Population Total: | 34151 |
| Population Rural: | 291668 [1] |
| 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: | 577548 |
| Registration Plate: | KA-66 & KA-18 |
| Website: | http://www.kadurtown.mrc.gov.in |
Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is second largest town in the district and a Taluk in Chikmagalur district, in Karnataka. It is located at [2] in the rain shadow region of western ghats. Most of the taluk is dry, unlike much of the district. Kadur is known for areca nut and also coconut production.
It is now, the second largest town in the district and also the former capital of Kadur district. The capital was moved to Chikmagalur in 1865, but the district name remained. Later in 1947, the district was renamed as Chikmagalur district. [3]
Inscriptions note that Jains settled in what is present-day Kadur during the reign of the Western Gangas. The region then came under the Hoysala Kingdom and subsequently the Vijayanagara Empire. During this period, the 14th-century, the lands around the hills of Yemmedoddi were conferred upon a dependent named Mada Nayak. When he went hunting one day, he was pursued by an elk, which led him to lay the foundation of a fort, called Kad-uru (elk town).[4]
The town, which served as the headquarters of a taluk of the same name, then passed on to the hands of the Nayakas of Keladi. Kadur taluk, along with Yagati, were then taken by the Mysore Kings, who gave it to chief of Tarikere, in return for services rendered by him. However, Hyder Ali annexed the taluk to Mysore. Later, by 1835, Yagati was absorbed into Kadur taluk. In 1876, Kadur and Banavara were formed into one taluk, named after Banavara, which was the chief town. In 1882, Kadur was once again made the headquarters of the taluk, and in 1886, on the formation of the neighboring Arsikere taluk, Kadur taluk was reconstituted. This time, Sakrepatna and portions of the Banavara taluk were added to it.[4]
India census,[5] Kadur had a population of 35436. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kadur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kadur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Kadur is located in the eastern part of Chikmagalur district, which has a semi-arid climate. Its elevation is around 760 metres above the mean sea level. It has a dry climate with annual rainfall less than 750mm.
In 2022, Kadur hobli received an annual rainfall of 1004mm, which was excess by 57%. Meanwhile, both Sakharayapatna and Panchanahalli hoblis received 1130mm of rainfall each; highest in Kadur taluk.[6]
22 km from Kadur town.
15 km away from Kadur town.
67 km west of Kadur, Highest peak in Karnataka With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft).
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16 km south of Kadur NH-206 Bangalore road.