Harapanahalli is a city and a taluk in Vijayanagara District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the sub-division and administrative headquarters of the Harapanahalli Taluk.
Harapanahalli | |
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City | |
  Harapanahalli Location in Karnataka, India  Harapanahalli Harapanahalli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Karnataka |
| District | Vijayanagara |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council (TMC) |
| Area | |
| • City | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 47,039 [1] |
| • Rural | 254,964 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 583 131 |
| Telephone code | +918398 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-35 |
| Distance from Hosapete | 78 kilometres (48 mi) |
| Distance from Bengaluru | 292 kilometres (181 mi) |
| Website | http://www.harapanahallitown.mrc.gov.in |
In 1947, the 30th Kannada Sahithya Sammelana was organised in Harapanahalli under the presidency of C. K. Venkataramayya.
Geography
It has an average elevation of 633 metres (2076 feet) away from the sea level. Harapanahalli is surrounded by several districts like Davanagere in the South, Chithradurga in the Southeast, Haveri in the West. Harapanahalli had operated under Bellari, Davanagere districts and Now it is operating under Vijayanagara District.
"Haripura" was the old name of Harapanahalli. and it has a sub divisional headquarter considering Harapanahalli, Huvinahadagali and Kotturu taluks with Assistant Commissioner office. It had 144 villages in its taluk boundary, and it is one of the oldest and highest revenue generating center with high trading and educational outposts since from Madras Presidency.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Harapanahalli had a population of 41,889. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Harapanahalli had an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 60%, and female literacy was 48%. 14% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Transportation
Roadway Transportation
Harapanahalli has a good road connectivity. with a state highways and state highway 25 is proposed for Upgradation to National Highway. SH-25, SH-02, SH-47, and SH-150 passes through the city. Harapanahalli is operated under KKRTC also has a bus depot here, under Hosapete division. The bus services are being provided to most of the villages of Harapanahalli, Davanagere, Hadagali, Haveri, Ranebennur, Kudligi, Kottur, Hagaribommanahalli, Sandur, Bellary and Harihar taluks. the buses are operated to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Mantralayam, Srisailam, Kalaburgi, Vijayapura, Madikeri, Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Bellary, Panjim, Mysuru, Hubblli, Bidar, Bagalkot, Sholhapur, Gadag, Haveri, Karwar, Raichur, Sindhanur, Gangavathi, Hosapete, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Kundapur etc.
Railway Transportation
Harapanahalli has a railway station which is in city limits. The railway station is called Harapanahalli Railway Station and the (Station Code: HPHI) which is operating under Mysuru division of Southwestern Railways. It is a single track diesel line. And it lies in Hosapete - Davanagere section of South Western Railways of Mysuru and Hubballi divisions. Currently 6 trains are operating through this station. New survey of Gadag Junction - Harapanahalli 93 km railway line project physical survey is completed the report is submitted to SWR board UBL (Hubballi) & it was considered. The SWR board has Invites a Electrification Tender for this section.
Airway Transportation
The nearest Airport from Harapanahalli is Jindal Vijayanagara Airport (IATA:VDY) at Toranagallu. which is at a distance of around 94 km along the fastest route. Flights are available from here to all the major Indian metropolis cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Mangaluru, Panajim, and Hubballi. The Hubballi Airport (IATA:HBX) is 152 km far away and The Kempegowda International airport (IATA:BLR) Bengaluru is 302 km far from here.
Education
There are several private and government primary and high schools including (CBSE) syllabus with Pharmacy, PU, ITI and UG colleges.
See also
References
- ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "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.