Honnāli
Honnāli is a panchayat town in Davanagere district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Its name is derived from honnu alli, which means "gold".
Honnali | |
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Town | |
  Honnali Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14.25°N 75.67°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Are Malenadu |
| District | Davanagere |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,574 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577217 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-17 |
| Website | karnataka |
Geography
Honnali is located at 14.25°N 75.67°E[1] and has an average elevation of 540m (1771ft). The Tungabhadra River flows through the area. It is 40km north of Shimoga, 46km south of Ranebennur, 35km southwest of Harihar and east of Shikaripur (37km), Shirallakoppa (57km) and Munchikoppa (61km).
Demographics
As of the 2001 census,[2] Honnali had a population of 15,574. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Honnali has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Honnali, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The principal occupation is agriculture.
Sites of interest
Thirtha Rameshwara, known for a temple to Lord Shiva temple, is nearby, and Shree Madhava Ranganatha Swamy Temple is also in the vicinity, located on the banks of the River Tungabhadra in the neighbouring village of Gollarahalli. Every Saturday, a special pooja is held. There is also a yearly religious gathering in January called Durgamma Festival, wherein hundreds of sheep and goats are sacrificed.
Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, also known as the Second Mantralaya, is known for its local mythology. When it was constructed, a procession carried mruttika from Moola Brindavan, Mantralaya to Honnali. An old man dressed in khavi arrived with the procession, entered the mutt and never came out. It is believed that he was Rayaru or Raghavendra Swamy and that he is still present, hence the name Dwiteeya Mantralaya.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Honnali
- "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.