Honnāli

Honnāli is a panchayat town in Davanagere district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Its name is derived from honnu alli, which means "gold".

Honnali
Town
Honnali
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14.25°N 75.67°E / 14.25; 75.67
Country India
StateKarnataka
Region Malenadu
DistrictDavanagere
Elevation
540 m (1,770 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,574
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577217
Vehicle registrationKA-17
Websitehonnalitown.mrc.gov.in

Geography

Honnali is located at 14.25°N 75.67°E / 14.25; 75.67[1] and has an average elevation of 540m (1771ft). The Tungabhadra River flows through the area. It is 40km north of Shimoga, 44km Northwest of channagiri 46km south of Ranebennur, 35km southwest of Harihar and east of Shikaripur (37km), Shirallakoppa (57km) and Munchikoppa (61km).

Demographics

As of the 2001 census,[2] Honnali had a population of 15,574. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Honnali has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Honnali, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The principal occupation is agriculture.

Sites of interest
  • Thirtha Rameshwara, known for a temple to Lord Shiva temple, is nearby, and Shree Madhava Ranganatha Swamy Temple is also in the vicinity, located on the banks of the River Tungabhadra in the neighbouring village of Gollarahalli.
  • Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, also known as the Second Mantralaya, is known for its local historical importance.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Honnali
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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