Channagiri

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Channagiri
Channagiri
State - District(s)	Karnataka - Davanagere
Coordinates	14.03° N 75.93° E
Area - Elevation	- 662 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) - Density	18,517 -

Channagiri is a panchayat town in Davanagere district in the state of Karnataka, India.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Culture
4 Communities on Web
5 References

[edit] Geography

Channagiri is located at 14.03° N 75.93° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2171 feet). Rani Chennammaji of Keladi, who constructed this town in rememeberence of victory.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Channagiri had a population of 18,517. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Channagiri has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 67%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Culture

The city has multiethnic population. Most of them are Hindus and rest Mohammadans, Jains. Every year GADDIGESHWARA UTSAVA is held for three days. On this occasion, the Mutt will arrange PRASADAM thrice a day. Most beautiful scene to see will be PALLAKKI UTSAV and VEERAGAASE played there. The main temples in town are situated on hills. One is at Mudenahalli (Aanjaneya) and other at Kote (Ranganathaswamy). Gowramma Street is in the heart of city. This street is famous for Gowramma temple.

[edit] Communities on Web

Presently, a community of 41 members is active on net. Soon it will catchup as we hope. There is also a community by name Vidyabharathi on ORKUT. Please join if u r a alumnus.