Holenarsipura
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Holenarsipura
Karnataka • India |
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| District(s) | Hassan |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
2.50 km² (1 mi²) • 849 m (2,785 ft) |
| Population • Density |
27,018 (2001) • 10,807.2/km² |
| Codes • Postal • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 573 211 • +08175 • KA-13 |
Holenarsipura or Holenarispur (as it is sometimes referred to in everyday speech) is a town in Hassan district of Karnataka, India situated on the banks of the Hemavati River, one of the many tributaries of the Kaveri River. It is a taluka headquarters in Hassan District. It is an important central point for the surrounding agriculture industry.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Holenarsipura had a population of 27,018. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chintamani has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 68%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Education
One college that offers degrees in Arts, Science and Commerce conferred by the University of Mysore
[edit] Getting there and away
Holenarsipura is on a state highway between Mysore and Hassan. Holenarsipura is connected to the rest of Karnataka and India by broad gauge railway.
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