Kollegal

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?Kollegala Karnataka • India
Kollegala
Coordinates: 12°03′46″N 76°58′40″E / 12.0628, 76.9777
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	27.47 km² (11 sq mi) • 587 m (1,926 ft)
District(s)	Chamarajanagar district
Population • Density	52,607 (2001) • 1,915.07 /km² (4,960 /sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 571 440 • +08224 • KA-10

Coordinates: 12°03′46″N 76°58′40″E / 12.0628, 76.9777

Kollegal is one of the major taluks in the Chamrajnagar District of Karnataka State in the south of India. Kollegal is well known for its silk industry which attracts traders from all over the state.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 References

[edit] History

Prior to Indian Independence, Kollegal taluk was part of the Madras Presidency. After Independence, it was switched to Karnataka primarily for linguistic reasons. Kollegal is the name derived from the names of two hermits namely 'Kauhala' and 'Galava' who were believed to be instrumental to the development of the place.

This city is famous for its handloom silk saree industry. This city is also called "silk city".

It has very good water facility.Along with Public water there are bore wells in every street done by government.There will be continuous supply of water from 5am to 1pm.

Kollegal is one of the larger taluks in India and was previously the largest. Plans are underway to divide Kollegal taluk with Hanur as the capital of the new taluk in the Chamrajnagar District. This separation has been ongoing for years but without becoming entirely effective yet. The population of Kollegal city in 2005 has been estimated as 55,432.^[1] Kollegal serves as a centre for Pre-University education in the region.Well known schools in Kollegal are Sree Vasavi Vidya Kendra,Seventh Day Advent,Lions school,Manasa institutions. Seventh Day Adventists organization started the first convent school in Kollegal. All these schools have best friendship & actively participate in all activities.

Kollegal was one of the areas which played host to the activities of Veerappan, a notorious bandit who smuggled sandalwood and poached elephants.

Many tourists visit the Kollegal area. The Male Mahadeshwara hills, and the waterfalls at Hogenakal near to Male Mahadeshwara hills and the waterfalls of Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki at Shivana Samudra (also known as Bluff) are popular destinations. The temples at Talakadu, which are buried in sand, are also popular.^[2]

[edit] Geography

Paddy fields-Ripe for harvest, Kollegal

Kollegal is located at 12.15° N 77.12° E^[3]. It has an average elevation of 588 metres (1929 feet). Since the town is on the foot hills of the western ghats, it is home to a mixed topography. There are beautiful lakes with a variety of water birds living in the them throughout the year.

Temperature is moderate.

Geologically Kollegal is the safest place as no disasters can occur like floodin,earthquake or any sort.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03., Kollegal had a population of 52,450. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kollegal has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 64%. In Kollegal, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

People in Kollegal speak a variation of Kannada distinct from that spoken in Mysore and Bangalore.Kannada as spoken in Kollegal was used in the 2005 film Jogi starring Shivarajkumar.^[4]