Banavara
Town in Karnataka, India
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Banavara is a town in the south Indian state of Karnataka.[1][2]
Banavara | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 13°25′N 76°10′E | |
| Country | |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Hassan district |
| Talukas | Arsikere |
| • Rank | 2nd in the taluk |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,265 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 573112 |
| Nearest city | Arsikere |


Geography
Banavara is located in the Arsikere taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka. It is located 15 km from Arsikere city. It is known for its clothing stores.
Banavara is a Hobli that has many villages.
Culture
Villages with historical importance include Manakathuru. (ಮನಕತ್ತೂರು) which hosts Kalabaireshwara temple (ಕಾಲ ಭೈರೆಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ) and is located 4 km from ಬಾಣಾವರ. Mallapura villages, located 2 km north-east of Banavara in Huliyar road.
Transport
Demographics
Gallery
Notable people
- B.S. Raja Iyengar, carnatic vocalist.