Hiriyur
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Hiriyur (ಹಿರಿಯೂರು in Kannada) is a town and Taluk capital located near Chitradurga in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Hiriyur is renowned for having the oldest dam in Karnataka, built on the Vedavati river, and named Mari Kanive. Hiryur is situated along National Highway 4.
[edit] History
The place is famous as a centre for regional (rural) markets. The 'santhe' attracts people from all over the district. The place is also famous for the Mari Kanive, which is an architectural masterpiece constructed during the rule of the Mysore Wodeyars.
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[edit] Regional
The Vedavati river is dammed here to meet the water needs of the otherwise mostly dry district of Chitradurga. This place lies on NH4, the Mumbai-Bangalore National Highway, and is a central place for most commuters travelling to southern and central parts of India via Karnataka.
