Sakleshpur
Hill station town in Karnataka, India
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Sakleshpur or Sakaleshapura, is a town and taluk in Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka.[3] The town is located on the banks of Hemavati River and it lies in the foot-hills of the Western Ghats range. The distance from Hassan city to Sakleshpur is approximately 39 km.[4]
Sakleshpur
Sakaleshapura | |
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Town | |
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  Sakleshpur Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12.893°N 75.725°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Hassan |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Named for | Sakaleshwara swamy |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council[1] |
| • AC | Ms. Shruthi |
| Area | |
• Town | 4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,023.12 km2 (395.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Town | 23,352[2] |
| • Density | 4,970/km2 (12,900/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 105,281 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 573134 |
| Telephone code | +91–8173 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-46 |
| Sex ratio | 100:80 ♂/♀ |
| Website | http://www.sakaleshpuratown.mrc.gov.in |
Geography
Sakleshpur is located at 12.893°N 75.725°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 932 m (3,058 ft) above mean sea level.[6]
The Western Ghats mountains extend along the western edge of the taluk, separating Sakleshpur from Dakshina Kannada district. The Hemavati River, a tributary of the Kaveri, drains the eastern portion of the town, originating in Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district and flowing through Sakleshpur town.[7][8]
The Netravati River flows westward, which empties into the Arabian Sea at Mangalore.[9] The Kumaradhara River, a tributary of the river Netravathi, drains the southwestern portion of the taluk.[10]
Jenkal or Jenukallu Betta which is 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) above sea level (12.955377°N 75.617224°E), the highest peak in Hassan district, is located in Sakleshpura Taluk. It is around 38 kilometres from Sakleshpura town.
Climate
| Climate data for Sakleshpur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
29.7 (85.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.0 (86.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.4 (81.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.6 (65.5) |
17.1 (62.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
2 (0.1) |
6 (0.2) |
73 (2.9) |
117 (4.6) |
320 (12.6) |
835 (32.9) |
431 (17.0) |
144 (5.7) |
187 (7.4) |
56 (2.2) |
6 (0.2) |
2,178 (85.8) |
| Source: Climate-data.org,[11]
Highest Rainfall: Hethur Hobli - 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in) (Year 2022) [12] | |||||||||||||
Sakleshpur has a Tropical savanna climate (AW), according to the Koppen-Geiger classification.[11] In 2022 Hethur hobli in Sakleshpura taluk received the maximum downpour of 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in).[13] As per the records, the highest rainfall of 33.96 inches (862.5 mm) in June alone was recorded in 1896.[14]
Demographics
Economy
Tourist locations
Manjarabad Fort
The Manjarabad Fort was built by Tippu Sultan in 1792.[19] Its located on the outskirts of Sakleshpur on NH 75. It has a 8-pointed star-shaped fort on a hillock overlooking the road to Mangalore.[20] There is a hollow entrance in the center, which is said to be the entrance of a tunnel leading to Srirangapattana. There is a mural with the fort's map at the entrance which is in excellent condition. The fort is maintained by the Department of Archeology.
Waterfalls
Major waterfalls includes the Magajahalli, Hadlu, and Abbimane waterfalls. The Mookana-mane waterfalls is situated 20 km from the Sakleshpur.[21]
Trekking Trails
The main trekking trails include Bisle View Point, Ombattu Gudda, Jenukal Gudda and Agni Gudda.
The Bisle view point is located 35 km from sakleshpur. Its part of the Bisle Reserve Forest. The point offers a view of Dodda Betta (Alur taluk), Pushpagiri, and Kumara Parvata.[22]
Hills
Major hills include the Jenukallu betta and Agnigudda. Jenukal hill is the second highest peak in Karnataka. It is also called Honey hill and is situated 40 km from Sakleshpur. Agnigudda, the meaning signifies Volcanic hill and is located 35 km from sakleshpur.
Temples
Main temples include Sri Sakaleshwara Swamy Temple, Hole Malleshwara Temple, the temples are located at the banks of the river Hemavati.[23]
Gallery
Positioning of Hassan district in Karnataka
Hobli Map of Hassan district
Map of Sakleshpur Taluk as per 2001 Census
Map of Sakleshpur Taluk as per 2011 Census
Sakleshpur Taluk - Hobli and Village Map
Sakleshpur Taluk - Grama Panchayat and Village Map
Sakleshpur Taluk Map about Fluoride content in DWS
