Harpanahalli

Harapanahalli is a City and Sub divisional headquarters of Harapanahalli Taluk, in Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka.The Famous Humorist Beechi (Rayasam Bheemasena Rao) Birth Place

Harapanahalli
City
Nickname(s): 
ಬೀಚಿ ನಾಡು
Harapanahalli
Location in Karnataka, India
Harapanahalli
Harapanahalli (India)
Coordinates: 14.8°N 75.98°E / 14.8; 75.98
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictVijayanagara
SubdivisionHarapanahalli
Named forHarapanahalli
Government
  BodyHarapanahalli Town Municipal Council
Area
  Total6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi)
Elevation
633 m (2,077 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total78,807
  Density11,000/km2 (29,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
583 131
Telephone code08398
Vehicle registrationKA-35
Distance from Vijayanagara/Hospet80 kilometres (50 mi)
Distance from Bangalore320 kilometres (200 mi)
Websiteharapanahallitown.gov.in/frontpage

Geography

Harpanahalli is located at 14.8°N 75.98°E / 14.8; 75.98.[1] It has an Average Elevation of 633 metres (2076 feet). Harapanahalli is One of the Biggest City in Vijayanagara district . Harapanahalli is situated at its Center Being Heart/Center Taluk in the Whole State. Harapanahalli is One of the Oldest Trading and Good Education Center Since Madras Presidency. The State Cabinet's decision to include Harapanahalli taluk of Davangere district within Vijayanagara district has Fulfilled a Long-Pending Dream of the people here. With this move, the people of the Taluk will receive all facilities extended to Hyderabad Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) region under Article 371(J).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Harpanahalli had a population of 41,889. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Harpanahalli has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Harpanahalli, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Nearest railway station

The Nearest Railway Station is Harapanahalli, 0.5 Km Away from the Harapanahalli City Which Was Inaugurated on 4rth of March 2014.Harihara-Hospete New Railway Line It Was So Helpful for Goods Transport and Connection Between North-Karnataka and Mid-Karnataka

Education

There are Several State and CBSE Primary and High Schools are in Harapanahalli. College Level Educational institutions include the Pharmacy College and the Government Junior and Degree Colleges are Good Harapanahalli City is Good for Education

See also

References

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