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Halaguru | |
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 Arial view towards Basavana Betta. | |
| Nickname: Panchalgere | |
  Halaguru Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°15′N 77°08′E / 12.25°N 77.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Mandya district |
| Founded by | Panchalas |
| Talukas | Malavalli |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,176[1] |
| Demonym(s) | Halagurian,Halagurinavaru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 571421 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 11 |
| Nearest city | Malavalli |
Halaguru or Halagur is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.
Location
Halaguru is situated at NH 948 ( previously referred as NH 209 ) which is being upgraded to four lane in town limits where six lane at Bypass (road) and state highway KA SH 94 to Begepalli. 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 and 90 km from Chamarajanagar.
History
Halaguru had a history of seven great blacksmiths who had ruled the town.[citation needed]
Around 1000 people belong to the Vishwakarma community and they are living in the same street, Achar Street. Most of them are goldsmiths. This is the only place in Karnataka where Vishwakarma people found majority.[2][3]
Geography
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Halaguru is located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. Main river is the Shimsa river one of the tribute of Kaveri. River Kaveri is located 15 km from the town at Bheemeshwari camp.
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 %.[1]
Halaguru is administrated by a Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is the village's elected representative. Now recently there will be proposal in order to upgrade to Town Muncilple by coming next two years.
Tourism
Bheemeshwari camp is one of the famous tourist attractions, and also near by other tourist places are Muthathi, Kokrebellur, Mekedaatu,Gannal falls and Shivanasamudra Falls.
Education
Halaguru have both private and government institutes.
1. Govt degree college ( BA and B.Com ) affiliated to University of Mysore.
2. Govt PU college.
3. Govt primary and High school.
4. Sapthagiri English school.
5. Halaguru High school 4. JPM
5. JJ Public School
6. Good Shapered School
7. Divya Jyothi School
References
- ^ a b "Halaguru Population - Mandya, Karnataka". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ^ "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 2008-12-18. Halaguru, Mandya, Karnataka
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