Channapatna (Kannada Kannada is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas (ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು Kannadigaru), number roughly 38 million, making it the 27th most spoken language in the world. It is one of the scheduled languages of India and the official and: ಚನ್ನಪಟ್ಟಣ) is a small city located 60 km south-west of Bangalore Bangalore , also known as Bengaḷūru (Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, [ˈbeŋɡəɭuːɾu]( listen)), is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration, India India, officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517 on Bangalore-Mysore state highway. The city is famous for its wooden toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state, India. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka. As a result of the popularity of and lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. In the native language (kannada Kannada is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas (ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು Kannadigaru), number roughly 38 million, making it the 27th most spoken language in the world. It is one of the scheduled languages of India and the official and), Channapatna is also called as "goMbegaLa ooru" meaning toys town in English. These toys are manufactured in tradational or advanced small scale industries. Manufacturing and twisting of raw silk and Coconut is a major product of Channapatna taluk. The temple of Lord Aprameya Swamy is nearby.
Channapatna taluk comes under Ramanagaram Ramanagara (known as Closepet, after Sir Barry Close , in pre-Independence times and retained in geology) is a town and a city municipal council in the Indian state of Karnataka.It is also the headquarters of Ramanagara district District. Its headquarters is located in Bangalore-Mysore highway. The total geographical area of the taluk is 53,587 hectares. It has three hoblies namely 1) Kasaba 2) Malur 3) Virupakshapura. Channapatna is one of the 57 cities in Karnataka Karnataka (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, pronounced [kəɾˈnɑːʈəkɑː] ) is a state in the southern part of India. It was created on November 1, 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973 under the Nirmala Nagara - Municipal eGovernance project. Under this project, the city obtained its website as well as the Public Grievance & Redressal module from Aug 15th 2005.
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History
The city was ruled by the King Timmapparaja Aras. Later Rana Jagadevaraya of Telugu Banajiga Balija Balija is a sub caste of the Kapu or Naidu caste of Andhra Pradesh. They are an Agrarian / Merchant/ Warrior community spread out in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh (concentrated in the Rayalaseema region), Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. They are also referred to by their caste title Naidu and Naicker. Kapus constitute about 25% of the[1] Community choose it as his Capital city. Rana Jagadeva Raya and his family ruled the territory of Baramahal along with Mysore. Rana Peda Jagadeva Raya, Rana Immadi Jagadeva Raya, Rana Ankusa Raya, Rana Kumara Jagadeva Raya, Immadi Ankusa Raya were some notable members in this line.
Geography
Channapatna is located at 12°39′N 77°13′E / 12.65°N 77.22°E[2]. It has an average elevation of 739 metres (2424 ft).
Total length of roads is 108.20 km. Total water supply is 70.50(LPCD). This means a per capita water supply of 65.50(LPCD). In summer the temperature is 38 °C. In winter it is 19 °C.
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Demographics
As of 2001 India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and door-to-door censuses , agriculture, and business censuses. The term itself comes from[3], Channapatna had a population of 63,561. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Channapatna has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 72% and female literacy of 64%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Wooden toys of ChannapatnaTourist places in and around the city
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The Following are some of the tourist places in and around the city:
1) Kanva Maharshi Math and Brahmanya Theertha Brundavan is 6KM away from Channapatna on the way to Kanva Reservoir.
2) Kanva Reservoir Kanva reservoir is an artificial lake and tourist attraction 69 kilometres from Bangalore, India and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Ramanagara. The reservoir has been formed from the damming of the river Kanva and is well known as a tourist destination for its birdlife. It is surrounded by wooded hills is 13KM from Channapatna with automatic siphon system.
3) DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple which also has the world famous Ambegal Krishna whose beauty inspired the famous poet Purandharadasa to compose "Jagadodharana Aadisidale Yashoda ...." is just 2KM away from Channapatna on the Highway towards Mysore. Mallur is also known as Dakshina Ayodhya. Thayar: Sri Aravindavalli thayar.
4) Kengal Aanjaneya Swamy Temple is on the way to Channapatna from Bangalore. 5KM before Channapatna. It is situated beside the Bangalore to Mysore High-Way.
5) Igloor Barrage is 20 km away from the Channapatna City. Igloor Barrage is on the way to Santemogenahalli and Akkooru.
6) Bettada Timmappa is 13KM away from Channapatna. It's on the way to Nidasalige city.
7) Bevoor Mutt
8) Revana Siddeswara Betta
9) Kokkare Bellur bird sanctuary: Spotbilled Pelicans and Painted Storks from different countries fly here and live for few months.
10) Sri Nadhi Narasimha temple is 2 kms from the DoddaMallur Aprameya Swamy Temple. This temple is on the right hand side on the Bangalore Mysore highway.
External links
- Channapatna's official Website
- Mallur - Site of the Aprameya Swamy Temple
- New twist in India's old toy story
DevaraHosahalli 6 KM from center of town.
References
- ^ http://books.google.co.in/books?id=p0wSoEIub1YC&pg=PA62&dq=jagadeva+banajiga&lr=&num=100&as_brr=3#v=onepage&q=jagadeva%20banajiga&f=false
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Channapatna
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- http://wikitravel.org/en/Kokkare_Bellur
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Mrs Banu Mrs Tasin and Mrs Prabhamani were school teachers at Channapatna Ramanagar and Satanur respectively At least five persons including Mrs Suma and the guard Mr Subramani who are undergoing treatment at K R Hospital
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channapatna. is a town located in southern karnataka along the bangalore-mysore highway. it is famous for its wooden toys & lacquer ware since the time of tipu sultan. i can go on & on describing the town & its wares, but i'll leave that ...
