Hanur
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| Hanuru | |
  Hanuru
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| State - District(s) |
Karnataka - Chamarajanagar |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
2.12 km² - 727 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
10,682 - 5038.68/km² |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 571 439 - +08224 - KA-10 |
Hanur is a town and a newly formed (December 2002) taluk in Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka State, India. Previously, it was under Kollegal Taluk.
[edit] Description
Hanur is a commercial centre for many near by villages like Bandally, Cowdally, Kamagere, and Singanallur. Nagappa (Former Minister of Karnataka who was killed by Veerappan) was elected from Hanur constituency. Christa Raja School of Hanur is one of the best schools in the district it has a track record of good results, almost 100% in the 10th standard public exams.
Hanur is one of the wealthiest places of the Chamarajanagar district. It is rich with natural resources like granite, agricultural products which include sugar cane, jowar and coconut. The place is surrounded by hills and is located at the heart of the terrain. It has a rich culture with diversified people.
It is the centre for famous tourist spots such as M. M. Hills, Mutthathi, Tibet colony, B. R. Hills, Bulf (Garanchukki & Barachukki), Nagamale, Gundapur Dam, Gundal Dam, Mekedat, and more.
