Mudigere

Mudigere is a Town Panchayath and Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] It is 35 km from the district headquarters. Several pilgrimage sites are in the taluk including Horanadu (64 km) and Kalasa (52 km).

Mudigere
Taluk
Main library of the College of Horticulture in Mudigere
Mudigere
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13.137°N 75.606°E / 13.137; 75.606
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChikkamagaluru
RegionMalenadu
Elevation
970 m (3,180 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total8,962
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-18
Websitekarnataka.gov.in

Nearest airport is at Mangalore which is at a distance of 89 km (55 mi).[2] Mudigere is famous for its Natural landscapes, Coffee and Black Pepper production.[3][4][5]

Geography and climate

Mudigere town is located at 13.1378°N 75.6060°E / 13.1378; 75.6060. It has an average elevation of 970 m (3,180 ft).[6]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[7] Mudigere had a population of 8,962. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Mudigere had an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 85%, and female literacy was 79%. In Mudigere in 2001, 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Taluks

There are twenty-nine Panchayath villages in Mudigere Taluk:[8]

  • B. Hosahalli (Bharatibylu)
  • Balur
  • Banakal
  • Bettagere
  • Bidarahalli
  • Chinniga
  • Coove
  • Daradahalli
  • Gonibeedu
  • Halemudigere
  • Hanthuru
  • Hesagal (Belagola)
  • Hornadu
  • Idkani
  • Javali
  • Kalasa (Mavinakere)
  • Kirugunda
  • Kundur
  • Makonahalli
  • Marasanige
  • Nandipura
  • Niduvale
  • Phalguni
  • Samse
  • Sunkasale
  • Taruve
  • Thotadur
  • Tripura
  • Urubage

Tourist Attractions

The temples Bettada Byraweshwara near Mekanagadde and Nanyada Byraweshwara near Byrapura (Hosakere), which lies 25 km south of Mudigere, Devaramane near Gutthi are popular tourist destinations in Mudigere. [9]Ballalarayana Durga or Durgada Betta near Sunkasale grama is another trekking and tourist attraction.[10] Travelling from Kottigehara to Kalasa gives an enchanting experience of coffee plantations and green hills of Mudigere taluk. Shankara Falls is located near Mudigere.[11]

Education

The College of Horticulture Mudigere which offers professional degree in Horticulture and Master's degree in Horticultural sciences (a sub-campus of the ) is also situated in Mudigere.

Schools and colleges

Notable people

See also

References
  1. Mudigere (Approved) at GEOnet Names Server, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  2. "How to reach Mudigere". Make My Trip. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. [Developments in Plantation Crops Research: Papers Presented in PLACROSYM XII .. "Developments in Plantation Crops Research: Papers"] Check |url= value (help). Developments in Plantation Crops Research: Papers: 24 – via PLACROSYM XII.
  4. https://books.google.com.sa/books?id=FW6K68ZMgxQC&pg=PA208&dq=mudigere&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC5qnPtNjoAhXCAWMBHYH9BNYQ6AEIRjAE#v=onepage&q=mudigere&f=false (2006). Advances in Agronomy. Academic Press London UK. p. 208.
  5. Agronomy and Economy of Black Pepper and Cardamom: The "King” and "Queen” of ..Spices. (2011). Agronomy and Economy of Black Pepper and Cardamom: The "King" and "Queen" of ..Spices. Elsevier-USA. p. 133.
  6. "Elevation of Mudigere, Karnataka, India". World Elevation Map Finder. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  7. "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.
  8. "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Mudigere, Chikmagalur, Karnataka". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 17 April 2013.
  9. "Hill Stations".
  10. "Government of Karnataka".
  11. Moro, Archana (14 March 2015). "Travels in South India: Voyage through Karnataka". Travels in South India.
  12. "St.Marthas". Kulguru.
  13. "bethanycongregation". bethanycongregation.
  14. "[Estd: 1989 (Kan); 1995 (Eng Sec)".
  15. "Study 4 Sure". Study 4 Sure.
  16. "List of schools in Karnataka".
  17. "ICBSE Schools in Mudigere".
  18. "Malnad PU College".
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