Sondekoppa
| Sondekoppa | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Sondekoppa Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°00′N 77°22′E / 13.000°N 77.367°ECoordinates: 13°00′N 77°22′E / 13.000°N 77.367°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 562130 |
| Vehicle registration | KA- |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Bangalore |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chikballapur |
History
Sondekoppa is a village, 30 km away from Banglore. During the kempegowda regime the binnipet was known as the gateway of sondekoppa. Population of the village is about 15000.
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Temples
This village has three temples. Two shiva temples are about centuries years old and other one vishnu about 25 years old. This village has chennakeshava temple which is famous for the theppothsaa. Jathre is very famous in this village and has 7 days pooja and activities. One shiva templa is around 800 years old and there is a beautiful lake in front of the temple. Recently the temple got renovated (jeernoddhara) with the help of villagers and dharmastala trust. Special poojas will be performed during kartika maasa, shivaratri and during all the major festivals.
Education
Village has primary and higher primary school. Primary school has about 500 students and higher primary has about 300. It has a private high school and a government primary school.
Economy
70% of people are dependent on agriculture. They grow ragy, rice and various types of dhal. There is a milk-collecting centre which provides livelihood for a lot of people.
Map
http://www.maplandia.com/india/karnataka/bangalore-rural/sondekoppa/