Sagara, India
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| Sagara | |
  Sagara
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| State - District(s) |
Karnataka - Shimoga District |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
7 km² - 579 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
17993 - 2570/km² |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 577401 - +8183 - 15 |
SAGARA is a small town in the district of Shimoga, Karnataka state in India. On the Indian Railways map, it is also known as Sagara Jambagaru.
Its around 30 KM away from the world famous Jog Falls. Any one approaching Jog Falls from Shimoga will get Sagara on the way.
People of Sagara & adjacent areas speak Havyaka dialect of Kannada. (NEEDS CORRECTION. NOT EVERYONE SPEAKS THE DIALECT)
Apart from Jog Falls Sagara has in its proximity other ancient temples which are worth watching(Ikkeri,Keladi,Banavasi...).
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[edit] Etymology
Sagara derives its name from Sadashiva Sagara and later on called Sagara.Sadashiva Nayaka ruler of Keladi dynasty built a lake in between Keladi and Ikkeri.The lake Sadashiva Sagara now called "Ganapathi Kere" means Ganapathi Lake.
[edit] History
To be updated. (Hints: Timeline, Keladi Dynasty)
[edit] Geography
To be updated. (Hints: Western Ghats, Vardha River, dam - Basavanhole??)
[edit] Civic administration
To be updated. (Hints: Sagara has been the cleanest town in Karnataka more than once??)
[edit] Economy
To be updated. (Hints: Sandalwood, Arecanut) Sagar has a concentration of the Gudigars - families that for generations have been engaged in sandalwood and ivory carving. They are trained in the craft from childhood. While the Gudigar men make idols, figurines and knick-knacks like penholders, agarbati stands, cuff links, photo frames and paper clips, the women are adept at making garlands and wreaths out of thin layers of scraped sandalwood.
The Gudigars make some of the most exquisite pieces using simple tools like knives, screwdrivers, hand drills and saws. They work in the verandahs of their houses. The Karnataka government ensures that they are given a regular supply of the wood. The items they make are sold in government emporia and through licensed private dealers.
[edit] Transport
To be updated. (Hints: The Gajana Transportation Company)
[edit] Demographics
To be updated.
[edit] Religion
To be updated. (Hints: The shared wall between the Masjid and Ganapati Temple)
[edit] Culture
To be updated. (Hints: Ninasam, Literary activities.)
[edit] Education
To be updated. (Hints: Schools, Colleges and other educational institutions - artisan school, research on Handigodu Mangana Khayile, etc)
[edit] On the Medical Map
Handigodu joint disease (HJD) is a familial skeletal disorder. Handigodu near Sagara is one of the only two places in the world where this disorder is to be found - the other being northern Zululand, South Africa. Severe precocious, progressive degenerative osteoarthropathy causes marked physical handicap by adulthood. The clinical and radiological manifestations is very similar to MJD (Mseleni joint disease) and they are sometimes believed to be the same entity.
[edit] On the Adventure Tourism Map
To be updated. (Hints: Honnemaradu)
[edit] External links
To be updated.
