Anekal

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Anekal v • d • e Karnataka, India
Anekal
District(s)	Bangalore
Coordinates	12.7° N 77.7° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 915 m (3,002 ft)
Population	33,160 (2001)

Coordinates: 12.7° N 77.7° E

Anekal is a taluka of Bangalore district. The taluka lies in the southern part of the Bangalore metropolitan area around 40 kilometers from downtown Bangalore.

The most commonly spoken language in Anekal is Kannada.

Anekal is known for the karaga festivals. Muthyalamaduvu, a picnic spot with a small waterfall is five kilometers away from the town.

Anekal is famous for the cereal Ragi which is being grown in the area and is the staple food supporting the agricultural fraternity. Anekal is also called as "Ragiya Kanaja" which means Ragi Depot of Karnataka state.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Economy
5 Ancient Temples
6 References

[edit] Geography

Anekal is located at 12.7° N 77.7° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 915 metres (3001 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Anekal had a population of 33,160. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Anekal has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Education

Shirdi Sai Engineering College

[edit] Economy

Electronics City the pride of India and hub of Bangalore's Information Technology companies is situated in Anekal Taluk.

Anekal is home to the Jigani Industrial Estate

Anekal is known for its Silk industry and is home to a number of Skilled Weavers.
National Park Banergatta Wild life Sanctuary is also part of Anekal Taluk.

[edit] Ancient Temples

List of ancient temples found in Anekal

Kambada Ganesha temple located in the town center, is well known for its monolitic statue of Lord Ganesha on a long piller.
Sri Amrutha Mallikarjuneshwara and Sri Bhramarambika temple are one of the many historical temples located in the town.
Temple of Lord Chennakeshava in Anekal believed to have been established by Lord Arjuna
Sri Madhuramma Temple in Huskur, believed to be built by the Chola kings of Tamilnadu in 17th Century
Sri Bandi Mahakaliamma Temple in Marsur Madiwala which is being built by the villagers adjoining seven villages, Shettihalli, Marsur, Bandapur, Besmanahalli ably assisted by the earstwhile Maharajas of Mysore in late 18th Century
Lord Srirama Temple in Narayanaghatta Village built by the earstwhile Hoysala Kings in late 15th Century