| 词条 | Kollegal | |||||
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| name = | native_name_lang = kn | other_name = | settlement_type = City | image_skyline = File:Kollegal (1).jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Maradi Gudda. | nickname = Silk City | pushpin_map = Karnataka | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Karnataka, India | coordinates = {{coord|12.1539301|N|77.1009671|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name1 = Karnataka | subdivision_name2 = Chamarajanagara district | established_title = | established_date = | founder = Kolava Muni, Galava Muni | named_for = | government_type = Municipal Corporation | governing_body = Municipal Council | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 27.47 | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 587 | population_total = 57,149 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = 1915.07 | population_rank = | population_demonym = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 571 440 | area_code = 08224 | area_code_type = Telephone code | registration_plate = KA-10 | website = {{URL | www.kollegalacity.mrc.gov.in}} | footnotes = | demographics1_info1 = Kannada }} Kollegal is one of the major taluks in the Chamrajnagar District of Karnataka State in the south of India. It is also the largest taluk in Karnataka, Kollegal is well known for its silk industry which attracts traders from all over the state. HistoryUntil 1956, Kollegal was part of the Coimbatore district of the Madras Presidency. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 moved Kollegal to Karnataka primarily organising it along linguistic lines. Kollegal is the name derived from the names of two hermits namely 'Kauhala' and 'Galava' who were believed to be instrumental in the development of Kollegal. Kollegal, also called "Silk City", is famous for its handloom silk saree industry. Kollegal is one of the larger taluks in Karnataka and was previously the largest. Plans are underway to divide Kollegal, making Hanur the capital of the new taluk in the Chamrajanagar District. This separation has been ongoing for years is not yet entirely in effect. Kollegal serves as a center for pre-university education in the region. Well known schools in Kollegal include Lions High School, Sree Vasavi Vidya Kendra, St. Francis Assisi High School, Nisarga Independent PU college, Seventh Day Adventist High School, and Mudigundam Gurukaar Subappa Veerappa (MGSV), and Mahadeshwara Degree College. Gajanuru of Thalavadi Taluk of Tamilnadu is the hometown of Legendary Kannada thespian, the demigod of Karnataka, Dr.Rajkumar. Kollegal was one of the areas which played host to the activities of Veerappan, a notorious bandit who smuggled sandalwood and poached elephants for their tusks. Many tourists visit the Kollegal area. The Malai Mahadeshwara Hills, and the waterfalls at Hogenakal near Male Mahadeshwara hills and the waterfalls of Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki at Shivana Samudra (also known as Bluff) are popular destinations. In Kollegal there is a small hill called "Maradi Gudda" which is located in the heart of the city. Gundal dam is just {{convert|15|km|abbr=on}} away from Kollegal. It also Includes BRT Tiger Reserve (2011) Which Approximately 25–30 km From The Town, Which Is A Home To Many Of The Fauna And Flora Including Mammals Like Tigers, Leopards, Indian elephant, Indian Guar, sloth bear etc. TransportationKollegal is connected by two national highways:
The nearest railway stations are Chamarjanagar {{convert|38|km|abbr=on}} and Mysuru (MYS) {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}}. The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), {{convert|150|km|abbr=on}}, Mandakalli airport (MYQ), {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}}and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), {{convert|170|km|abbr=on}} away. Kollegal is the main junction where you can enter Salem, Coimbatore, Ooty, Kozhikode from Mysuru & Bengaluru. The Biligiri Rangana Betta (known as BR hills) is just {{convert|30|km|abbr=on}} away from the town. The K.Gudi (Kyathadevara Gudi) Wilderness camp run by the jungle lodges and resorts (a government of Karnataka undertaking) is near the B.R hills. There are two bus routes from Bengaluru to Kollegal:
Karnataka government buses from Bengaluru ply from MCTC which is popularly known as Satellite bus terminal in Mysuru Road. Since the town was in Coimbatore district in the past, buses run between Coimbatore and Kollegal. GeographyKollegal is located at {{coord|12.15|N|77.12|E|}}.[1] It has an average elevation of {{convert|588|m|abbr=on}}. Since the town is on the foothills of the Western Ghats, it is home to a mixed topography. Temperature is moderate.{{citation needed|date=August 2011}} Demographics{{As of|2011}} India census[2] Kollegal had a population of 57,149. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kollegal has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 64%. In Kollegal, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.People in Kollegal speak a variation of Kannada distinct from that spoken in Mysuru and Bengaluru. This dialect of Kannada at times suffixes da when spoken among friends. Kannada, as spoken in Kollegal, was used in the 2005 film Jogi starring Shivarajkumar.Tamil and Hindi also spoken widely understood. College and SchoolsLions School and PU college, Seventh Day Adventist English school, St. Francis Assisi School and PU college, RC mission, Sree Vasavi Vidya Kendra, Mahadeshwara College, JSS Women's College And College For Nursing are the oldest educational institutions in Kollegal offering best education. Manasa degree college and school and its PU college is a decade old private institution. Wisdom school is a recently opened private institution. Image GalleryLocation{{Geographic Location| title = Areas Of Kollegal | Northwest =Mysuru | North = Mandya | Northeast =Hosur | West = Nanjangud | Centre = Kollegal | East = Dharmapuri | Southwest =Bandipur National Park | South = Biligiriranga Hills | Southeast =Malai Mahadeshwara Hills }} See also
References1. ^Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Kollegal 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad%3DA%26state5%3D999 |title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |accessdate=2008-11-01 |publisher= Census Commission of India |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archivedate=16 June 2004 |df= }} External links{{Commons category|Kollegal}}
1 : Cities and towns in Chamarajanagar district |
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