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Kaduru
Kadur
Town
Kadur
Kadur
Kaduru is located in Karnataka
Kaduru
Kaduru
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°33′12″N 76°00′41″E / 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Area
 • Town10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,414 km2 (546 sq mi)
Elevation
763 m (2,503 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Town34,151
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
 • Rural
291,668[1]
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577548
Vehicle registrationKA-66 & KA-18
Websitehttp://www.kadurtown.mrc.gov.in

Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is second largest town in the district and a Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka. It is located at 13°33′12″N 76°00′41″E / 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260[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]

History

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 (transl. Kadave), 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]

Demographics

As of 2001 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.

Geography

Kadur is located in the eastern part of Chikkamagaluru district, which has a semi-arid climate. Its elevation is around 760metres above the mean sea level. It has a dry climate with annual rainfall less than 750 millimetres (30 in).

In 2022, Kadur hobli received an annual rainfall of 1,004 millimetres (39.5 in), which was excess by 57%. Meanwhile, both Sakharayapatna and Panchanahalli hoblis received 1,130 millimetres (44 in) of rainfall each; highest in Kadur taluk.[6]

Colleges in Kadur

Training schools in Kadur

  1. Police Training School, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
  2. Government Tool Room & Training Center, B.H Road, Kadur-577548

Nearby places

Transportation

  1. 24 hours bus service to Chikkamagaluru, Mangaluru, Dharmasthala, Bengaluru, Hubballi & Mysuru.
  2. Have trains to Shivamogga, Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chikkamagaluru & also major Inter state Fast Express trains have their halts, either in Kadur Junction railway station or nearby (8kms) Birur Junction railway station.
  3. Nearest airport is Shivamogga Airport at 70kms and Mangaluru International Airport, Mangaluru at 180kms.

Roads

Railway

Kadur Junction railway station belongs to Mysuru Division of South-western Railway Zone. It lies on Bengaluru-Hubballi line, which is a double-electrified line. Another line towards Shivamogga, bifurcates from Birur, which is 8kms northwest of Kadur. Technically, it became a Railway junction in 2013, when the Kadur-Chikkamagaluru line was opened for public.

References

  1. ^ "Population finder". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaduru
  3. ^ "Kadur District" (PDF). Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b Mysore Gazetteer Volume V. 1928. p. 1150–1152. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. ^ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). ksndmc.org. Retrieved 6 July 2023.

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