Halaguru
Town in Karnataka, India
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Halaguru or Halagur is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.
Halaguru | |
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Aerial view towards Basavana Betta. | |
| Nickname: Panchalgere | |
  Halaguru Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12.25°N 77.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Mandya district |
| Established | 1600 |
| Founded by | Panchalas |
| Talukas | Malavalli |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 626 m (2,054 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,176[1] |
| • Density | 1,950/km2 (5,040/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Halagurian,Halagurinavaru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 571421 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-11 |
| Nearest cities | Malavalli,Channapatna |
Location
Halaguru is situated at NH 948 (previously NH 209) and state highway KA SH 94. It is one of the oldest towns in Mandya district. It is 82 km from Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka, 60 km from Mysore, 50 km from Mandya, 41 km from Ramanagara, 10 km from Sathanur, 27 km from Kanakapura, 29 km from Channapatna and 90 km from Chamarajanagar
History
Halaguru had a history of seven great blacksmiths who had ruled the town.[citation needed]
Geography
Halaguru is located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. Halaguru is a major town which connects many places of Mandya and Chamarajanagara districts to Ramanagara district. It is located 27km away from Channapatna, 28km from Kanakapura, 22km from Malavalli and 12km from Sathanuru. Main river is the Shimsa river one of the tribute of Kaveri. River Kaveri is located 15 km from the town at Bheemeshwari camp. It is one of the famous tourist attractions, and also near by other tourist places are Muthathi, Kokrebellur, Kabbalu, Iggaluru Dam, Mekedaatu, Benki falls or Ganalu falls and Shivanasamudra Falls.
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census, Halaguru had a population of 10,176 comprising 5,107 males and 5,069 females giving a ratio of 993, higher than the Karnataka state average of 973. There were 1,008 children aged 0-6 i.e. 9.91 % of the town's population. The literacy rate was 79.57 % (males 85.58 % and females 73.57 %. higher than the state average of 75.36 %.[2]
Education
Halaguru has both private and government institutes, including:
- Govt degree college (B.A. and B.Com.) affiliated to University of Mysore
- Govt PU college
- Govt primary and High school
- Sapthagiri English school
- Halaguru High school
- JPM School
- JJ Public School
- Good Shepherd School
- Divya Jyothi School
- Huwad School
