Kollegal

Nanjundeswara Temple
ಕೊಳ್ಳೇಗಾಲ
City

Maradi Gudda.
Nickname(s): Silk City
Coordinates: 12°03′46″N 76°58′40″E / 12.0628°N 76.9777°E / 12.0628; 76.9777Coordinates: 12°03′46″N 76°58′40″E / 12.0628°N 76.9777°E / 12.0628; 76.9777
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Chamarajanagara district
Founded by Kolava Muni, Galava Muni
Government
 • Type Municipal Corporation
 • Body Municipal Council
Area
 • Total 27.47 km2 (10.61 sq mi)
Elevation 587 m (1,926 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 57,149
 • Density 1,915.07/km2 (4,960.0/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 571 440
Telephone code 08224
Vehicle registration KA-10
Website www.kollegalacity.mrc.gov.in
BSNL office, Kollegal

Kollegala is one of the major taluks in the Chamrajnagar District of Karnataka State in the south of India. It is also the largest taluk in Karnataka, Kollegala is well known for its silk industry which attracts traders from all over the state.

History

Until 1956, Kollegala was part of the Coimbatore district of the Madras Presidency. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 moved Kollegala to Karnataka primarily organising it along linguistic lines. Kollegala is the name derived from the names of two hermits namely 'Kauhala' and 'Galava' who were believed to be instrumental in the development of Kollegala. Kollegala, also called "Silk City", is famous for its hand loom silk saree industry. Kollegala is one of the larger taluks in Karnataka and was previously the largest. Plans are underway to divide Kollegala, making Hanur the capital of the new taluk in the Chamrajanagar District. This separation has been ongoing for years is not yet entirely in effect.

Kollegala serves as a center for pre-university education in the region. Well known schools in Kollegala include Sree Vasavi Vidya Kendra, St. Francis Assisi High School, Lions High School, Nisarga Independent PU college, Seventh Day Adventist High School, and Mudigundam Gurukaar Subappa Veerappa (MGSV), and Mahadeshwara Degree College.

Kollegala was one of the areas which played host to the activities of Veerappan(jan 18,1952-oct 18,2004), a notorious bandit who smuggled sandalwood and poached elephants for their tusks.

Many tourists visit the Kollegala area. The Malai Mahadeshwara Hills, and the waterfalls at Hogenakal near Male Mahadeshwara hills and the waterfalls of Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki at Shivana Samudra (also known as Bluff) are popular destinations. In Kollegala there is a small hill called "Maradi Gudda" which is located in the heart of the city. Gundal dam is just 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Kollegala.

Transportation

Kollegala is connected by two national highways:

The nearest railway stations are Chamarjanagar 30 km (19 mi) and Mysuru (MYS) 60 km (37 mi). The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), 150 km (93 mi) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 170 km (110 mi) away. Kollegala is the main junction where you can enter Salem, Coimbatore, Ooty, Kozhikode from Mysuru & Bengaluru. The Biligiri Rangana Betta (known as BR hills) is just 30 km (19 mi) away from the town. The K.Gudi (Kyathadevara Gudi) Wilderness camp run by the jungle lodges and resorts (a government of Karnataka undertaking) is near the B.R hills.

There are two bus routes from Bengaluru to Kollegala:

Karnataka government buses from Bengaluru ply from MCTC which is popularly known as Satellite bus terminal in Mysuru Road.

Geography

Kollegala is located at 12°09′N 77°07′E / 12.15°N 77.12°E / 12.15; 77.12.[1] It has an average elevation of 588 m (1,929 ft). Since the town is on the foothills of the Western Ghats, it is home to a mixed topography. Temperature is moderate.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census[2] Kollegala had a population of 57,149. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kollegala has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 64%. In Kollegala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

People in Kollegala speak a variation of Kannada distinct from that spoken in Mysuru and Bengaluru. Telugu, Tamil also some of the common launguage spoken by the locals. This dialect of Kannada at times suffixes da when spoken among friends. Kannada as spoken in Kollegala was used in the 2005 film Jogi starring Shivarajkumar.

College and Schools

MGSV Junior College, Kollegal

Lions PU college, SDA, Assisi, RC mission and Sree Vasavi Vidya Kendra are the oldest private institutions in Kollegala offering best education at pre-university level. Nisarga independent PU college is one of the best college in Kollegala and all over the Chamarajanagar district . In Nisarga independent PU college all the subjects are taught by very good lecturers. Science and commerce combination are super. Biology subject is taught excellent.

Location

Areas Of Kollegal
Mysuru Mandya Hosur
Nanjangud Dharmapuri
   Kollegal  
Bandipur National Park Biligiriranga Hills Malai Mahadeshwara Hills

See also

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kollegal
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 16, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2008.|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/"Archivedcopy".ArchivedfromtheoriginalonJune16,2004.RetrievedNovember1,2008. |archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India
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