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AMRUTHAPURA: It is
about 10 Kms from Tarikere on Tarikere-Birur road. 6 Kms from the main
road. There is a 800 year old Hoysala temple dedicated to Amrutheswara.
AYYANAKERE: It is a
large tank called Dodda Magoda Kere to the West of Sakkrepatna. It is
surrounded by high hills. There are a few Hoysala sculptures.
BABA HAYAT MIR
KHALANDER / DATTATREYA PEETHA: It is situated at a distance of 30
Kms north of Chickamagalur town. There is a well known cave of laterite
stone which is believed to have been sanctified by the residence of
Dattatreyaswamy and Baba Hayat Mir Khalander. It is a sacred place for
Hindus as well as Muslims.
HULIGERE: This
place is about 23 Kms to the south of Kadur. It has a Veereshaiva
Monastery called Hulligere Dodda Mutt. This mutt has fine carved door
frames and pillars.
KEMMANUGUNDI: Once
the favourite haunt of the Mysore Maharajas, it affords some panoramic
views of the landscape.
MUTHODI: A game
sanctuary.
KUDREMUKH: A mining
town, named after a horse shaped hill, it is a trekker's delight with
rich flora and fauna. Caves are waiting to be explored.
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Area: |
7,201 Sq. Km |
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Head Quarters: |
Chickamagalur |
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Population: |
11,39,104 Male:
5,74,275 Female: 5,64,829
Density Per Sq. Km:
158 Sq.Km.
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Taluks: |
7 - Chikamagalur, Kadur, Koppa, Mudigere, Narasimharajapura,
Sringeri and Tarikere. |
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Hoblis: |
32 |
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Revenue Division: |
Mysore |
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Rivers: |
Thumga, Bhadra and
Vedavathi. |
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Crops: |
Coffee, Paddy and
arecanut.
Known as coffee
district. |
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Minerals: |
Magnesium, Chromite,
Manganese, Mica. |
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Industries: |
Mining and Food Processing. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Karnataka's Highest mountain Mullayannagiri (1925 m), Babudangiri (Chandradrona
Parvatha - 1894 m), Kudremukh (1895 m) are in this district.
Kudremukh National Park, Sringeri Mutt, Balehonnur Peetha Of
Veerashaivas, Horanadu Annapurneshwari, Kalasheshwara temple,
Kemmangundi hill resort, Dathathreya Peetha, St.Joseph Cathedral,
Bhadra Reservoir and Sanctuary and Several Mosques. |
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