Sirwar
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| Sirwar ಸಿರವಾರ | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Sirwar | |
| Coordinates: 16°10′26″N 77°1′21″E / 16.17389°N 77.02250°ECoordinates: 16°10′26″N 77°1′21″E / 16.17389°N 77.02250°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Raichur district |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,975 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 584129 |
| Telephone code | 08538 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-36 |
Sirwar also spelled as Sirawara (Kannada: ಸಿರವಾರ ) is a village in the Manvi taluk of Raichur district in Karnataka state, India.[1][2] Sirwar is one of the fastest growing towns in Karnataka and is famous for Paddy (Sona Mossurie Rice - is one of the best quality in the world). The business center for almost 30 villages across the region. It is also famous for litchi, which it exports in tonnes.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Sirwar had a population of 15975 with 8106 males and 7869 females.[1]
Geography
Sirwar is situated in Southern part of India and Northern part of Karnataka. Karnataka State highway 20 also called (Raichur-Bagalakote Road) passes through Sirwar and Sirwar is 36 KM from the district headquarter Raichur,approx. 500 KM from Bangalore, and belongs to the Raichur region.
Climate of the town is hot during the months of March to mid June and pleasant rest of the year. Pretty cool nights and mornings during Dec-Jan.
History
The name of the Sirwar (syn. siri-war) comes from (Siri) in Kannada Siri- Rich Place. The town is economically rich place.
Living Style
Sirwar has a decent living style with traditional flavour.
Food
Main food in the Sirwar town is Rice, Rotti/Khadak(Crispy) Rotti, Chapathi, Curries(Vegetable). Famous for spicy chicken shops too.
Occupation
Agriculture is the main occupation, this place is being called as Punjab for its rich and modern agriculture. And also Finance is the major business apart from retail business.
Tourist Attraction
Pretty simple place to see. There few historical places and temples to see.
- Sajjalagudda Sharnamma Ashram MATT,AND ASHOK MAHARAJA MASKI SHASANA,HATTI GOLD MINS IN LINGASUR TALUKA. At Deodurga Road (@Galag Farms)
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=16.1770066&lon=77.0306611&z=16&l=0&m=b
- Bayalu hanuman temple is very famous
- Ora Bhavi
- Eshawar Temple
Famous Festivals
- Diwali(Deepawali)
- Yellu Amavsya
- Ganesh Fest.
- Dussera
- Christmas
- Ramzan
There is also bull racing during Kara-Hunime. Similar to bull racing in Spain and other European countries. Vadavatti village is near to Sirwar (15 km) in Vadavatti we can see ranganath swamy temple which is on small hill.
See also
- Raichur
- Districts of Karnataka
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Village code= 525400 "Census of India : Small town with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ↑ "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 2008-12-18. Sirwar, Raichur, Karnataka
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