Anekal
Anekal (Kannada: ಆನೇಕಲ್ Ānēkal) is a taluk of Bangalore district. It lies in the southern part of the Bangalore metropolitan area around 40 kilometres from downtown Bangalore.
Kannada is the most widely spoken languages in Anekal.
Anekal is known for the karaga festivals. Muthyalamaduvu, a picnic spot with a small waterfall is five kilometres 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.
Anekal was also called as "Gajashella Pura", "Gajashella" means elephant rock and "Pura" means town.
Anekal's current Tasildar is Mr.N C Venkataraju as of 2011.
Geography
Anekal is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 915 metres (3001 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] 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.
Education
- Dr. Gopalraju instituted a college here for B.A and B.Com streams, in English and Kannada mediums. It offers a B.B.M degree also. The college is currently in its 27th year. It is the only Government college in Anekal taluk. The college was in co-ed mode (girls and boys) till 2007, when it was converted to a girls-only college by Bangalore University and the College Development Community. The Bangalore University and the Karnataka Government subsequently allowed admission for boys. However, the ruling was neglected by the College. The Prajatare [www.anekal.ibibo.com] group launched a protest in Anekal. The protest was successful and boys have eventually been admitted to the college.
- Shirdi Sai Engineering College, a Premier Engineering college in the Bangalore District.
- Shirdi Sai Pre-University College, a PU college from the famous Sairam Group of South India
- Shirdi Sai Nautical Science Academy, a pre-sea course established for the first time in Karanataka
- Regional Theology Extension Center , Jnanajyothi. A Jesuit formation house, belonging to Karnataka Province. The students apart from their regular theological studies are also involved in social service in the nearby villages of Anekal.
- Swamy vivekananda pre-university college a prominent PU college especially for students who look forward for professional courses.
- Alliance Business School, a private business institution is a prominent business school and is one of the best and costliest private Business schools in India.
- IIM Bangalore has recently been allotted land to open up a second campus here.
Economy
- Anekal is one of the fastest growing towns around Bangalore, with a lot of developments coming up in the vicinity and with major economy generating places like ELectronic City, Jigani and Hosur around it. but it lacks in basic amenities even though the MLA of Anekal being a minister in the Cabinet and also has been the MLA for the past 4 consecutive terms.
- 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.*
- Anekal has many Educational Institutes namely
High Schools :St. Joseph's High School, ASB, Bharathi Girls High School, Vidhatha High School,Sri manjunatha high school etc..
Primary : Vidhath Convent, Pearl Valley, St Joseph's High school, Saraswati Vidya Mandira, Anekal public School, Jayashree, Lincoln memorial English School, Aravinda,vvm karpur, etc..
Prarthan computech Computer Education center It is 18 Years Old Computer Training center in Anekal and click@ computer
Even with the presence of many schools and colleges, youngsters from this town travel daily to bangalore to study in various schools and colleges.
Ancient temples
List of ancient temples found in Anekal
- Kambada Ganesha temple located in the town center, is well known for its monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha on a long pillar.
- 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 Tamil Nadu
- 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 erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore in late 18th Century
- Lord Srirama Temple in Narayanaghatta Village built by the erstwhile Hoysala Kings in late 15th Century
- Sri Hanuman temple is one of the oldest temple in kittur rani chenammaa road
Muthyala muduvu is a famous place, this place has got a water fall, old temple.This place nearly looks like a forest. This place is just 35 km away from the garden city Bangalore. Nature lovers will enjoy. Sri Thimmaraya swamy temple in anekal is also avery famous temple and here the lord thimmraya swamy is believed to be an incarnation of lord tirupati balaji and is swamybu and born out of valmika.
One More Place of Interest: If you come little away from Anekel town , the road which reach chandapura Bangalore - Housur Highway you would see a beautiful ashram built by VKST - Vishala karnataka Sky Trust.
References
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