Kaduru

Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is a town and a Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka. It is located at 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260[1] in the rain shadow region of western ghats. Most of the taluk is dry, unlike much of the district. Kadur is known for Areca nut and also Coconut production.

Kaduru
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Taluk
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Kaduru is located in Karnataka
Kaduru
Kaduru
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Area
 • Taluk1,414 km2 (546 sq mi)
 • Urban
10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Elevation
763 m (2,503 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Taluk35,834
 • Density25/km2 (66/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577548
Vehicle registrationKA-66
Websitehttp://www.kadurtown.mrc.gov.in

It is now, the second largest town in the district and also the former capital of Kadur district. The capital was moved to Chikmagalur in 1865, but the district name remained. Later in 1947, the district was renamed as Chikmagalur district. [2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Kadur had a population of 35436. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kadur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kadur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Colleges in Kadur
  • Government Pre-University College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
  • Government First Grade College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
  • Kuvempu university PG Center, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548

Training schools in Kadur
  • Police Training School, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
  • Government Tool Room & Training Center, B.H Road, Kadur-577548

Nearby places
  • Ayyanakere Lake: 22 km from Kadur town.
  • Madagadakere Lake: 15 km away from Kadur town.
  • Hirenalluru : 15 km north east of Kadur, Hirenalluru is known for the Mallikarjuna Temple built in 8th century by Gangas. Later the Hoysala king Ballala II renovated this temple.
  • Mullayyanagiri: 67 km west of Kadur, Highest peak in Karnataka With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft).
  • Diamond falls: 26 km west of Kadur in Kamenahalli.

Transportation
  1. 24 hours bus service to Chikkamagaluru, Mangaluru, Dharmasthala, Bengaluru, Hubballi & Mysuru.
  2. Have limited trains to Shivamogga, Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chikkamagaluru & also major Inter state Fast Express trains have their halts, either in Kadur Junction railway station or nearby (8kms) Birur Junction.
  3. Nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport at 200kms and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru at 230kms.


Roads

Railway

Kadur Junction railway station belongs to Mysuru Division of South-western Railway Zone. It lies on Bengaluru-Hubballi line, which is a double-electrified line. Another line towards Shivamogga, bifurcates from Birur, which is 8kms northwest of Kadur. Technically, it became a Railway junction in 2013, when the Kadur-Chikkamagaluru line was opened for public.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaduru
  2. "Kadur District" (PDF). Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. "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.

Transportation

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