Hiriyur
Hiriyuru | |
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City | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
PIN | 577 598 & 577 599 |
Telephone code | 08193 |
Vehicle registration | KA-16 |
Website | http://www.hiriyurcity.mrc.gov.in/ |
Hiriyuru is a city and a
.Hiriyur is renowned for having the oldest dam in
The climate is generally dry with low rain fall. During winter (November - February), the night temperature may come down to 18 degrees C.
History
Hiriyur is famous as a centre for regional (rural) markets. The 'santhe' attracts people from all over the district. It is also famous for the
The ancient name of Hiriyur was "Ghanapuri". The "Yeppattu Kannina Setuve" ("the seventy eyed bridge") located near Hiriyur is noted for its architecture. The patterns in the bridge resemble human eye, and there are seventy eyes.
Geography
Hiriyur is located at 13°57′N 76°37′E / 13.95°N 76.62°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 630 metres (2066 feet). The months of March and April are the hottest months of the year.
National geological monument
Demographics
According to
Regional
The Vedavati River is dammed here to meet the water needs of the otherwise mostly dry district of Chitradurga. This place lies on NH-48, the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway, and is a central place for most commuters travelling to southern and central parts of India via Karnataka. Several villages around Hiriyur like Adivala, have been major producers of coconuts.
See also
- Chitradurga
- Mari Kanive
- Davanagere
- Aimangala
References
- ^ Sastri (1932):99
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hiriyur
- ^ "Pillow lava near Mardihalli". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "National Geological Monument, from Geological Survey of India website". Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Geo-Heritage Sites". pib.nic.in. Press Information Bureau. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ national geo-heritage of India, INTACH
- ^ Hiriyur Population Census 2011