Kaduru
Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is a town and a Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka. It is located at 13.553345°N 76.011260°E.[1] located 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 production.
Kaduru
Kadur | |
|---|---|
Taluk | |
 Kadur Road | |
  Kaduru Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13.553345°N 76.011260°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkamagaluru |
| Elevation | 763 m (2,503 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 35,834 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577548 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-66 |
Kadur is the junction for two main routes , The Bangalore - Shimoga highway And The Shimoga- Bangalore route
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] 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.
Colleges in Kadur
- Government Pre-University College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
- Government First Grade College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
- Kuvempu university PG Center, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
Training schools in Kadur
- Police Training School, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
- Government Tool Room & Training Center, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
Nearby places
- Ayyanakere Lake: 22 km from Kadur town.
- Madagadakere Lake: 15 km away from Kadur town.
- Hirenalluru : 15 km north east of Kadur, Hirenalluru is known for the Mallikarjuna Temple built in 8th century by Gangas. Later the Hoysala king Ballala II renovated this temple.
- Mullayyanagiri: 67 km west of Kadur, Highest peak in Karnataka With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft).
- Diamond falls: 26 km west of Kadur in Kamenahalli.
Transportation
- 24 hours bus service to Chikkamagaluru, Mangaluru, Dharmasthala, Bengaluru, Hubballi & Mysuru.
- Have limited trains to Shivamogga, Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru & Chikkamagaluru & No major Inter state Fast Express trains have halt in Kadur Railway station.
- Nearest airports are Mangalore International Airport at 200kms and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru at 230kms.
Roads
Railway
Kadur is a Railway Junction from where trains run in three directions i.e Chikkamagluru, Hubballi & Bengaluru.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaduru
- "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.
Transportation
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Kadur". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.