Town in Karnataka, India
Banavara | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 13°25′N 76°10′E / 13.417°N 76.167°E / 13.417; 76.167 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Karnataka |
District | Hassan district |
Talukas | Arsikere |
• Rank | 2nd in the taluk |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,265 |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Nearest city | Arsikere |
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Banavara is a town in the south Indian state of Karnataka.[1][2]
Geography
[edit]Banavara is located in the Arsikere taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka. It is located 15 km from Arsikere city. It is known for its clothing stores.
Banavara is a Hobli that has many villages.
Culture
[edit]Villages with historical importance include Manakathuru. (ಮನಕತ್ತೂರು) which hosts Kalabaireshwara temple (ಕಾಲ ಭೈರೆಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ) and is located 4 km from ಬಾಣಾವರ. Mallapura villages, located 2 km north-easter of Banavara in Hliyar road.
Transport
[edit]The National Highways NH 206 and NH 234 pass through Banavara.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001 India census, Banavara had a population of 8,327, including 4,214 males and 4,113 females.[1]
Gallery
[edit]Notable people
[edit]- B.S. Raja Iyengar, carnatic vocalist.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Village code= 2504700 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ "Yahoomaps India :". Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008. Banavara,Hassan, Karnataka
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