Anekal

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locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Bangalore
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Anekal ( _kn. ಆನೇಕಲ್) is a taluk of Bangalore district. It lies in the southern part of the Bangalore metropolitan area around 40 kilometers from downtown Bangalore.

Kannada is the most widely spoken language in Anekal.

Anekal is known for the karaga festivals. Muthyalamaduvu, a picnic spot with a small waterfall is five kilometers away from the town.

Anekal is famous for the cereal Ragi which is being grown in the area and is the staple food supporting the agricultural fraternity. Anekal is also called as "Ragiya Kanaja" which means Ragi Depot of Karnataka state.

Geography

Anekal is located at coord|12.7|N|77.7|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Anekal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Anekal] ] It has an average elevation of 915 metres (3001 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Anekal had a population of 33,160. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Anekal has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Kannada and Telugu are the two prominent languages spoken in Anekal.

Education

*Shirdi Sai Engineering College
*Regional Theology Extension Center , Jnanajyothi. A Jesuit formation house, belonging to Karnataka Province. The students apart from their regular theological studies are also involved in social service in the nearby villages of Anekal.

Economy

* Electronics City the pride of India and hub of Bangalore's Information Technology companies is situated in Anekal Taluk.

* Anekal is home to the Jigani Industrial Estate

* Anekal is known for its Silk industry and is home to a number of Skilled Weavers.
* National Park Banergatta Wild life Sanctuary is also part of Anekal Taluk.*
* Anekal has many Educational Institutes of which ASB gov high school and college, Bharathi high school, vidhatha high school are well known.

Ancient temples

List of ancient temples found in Anekal

* Kambada Ganesha temple located in the town center, is well known for its monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha on a long pillar.
* Sri Amrutha Mallikarjuneshwara and Sri Bhramarambika temple are one of the many historical temples located in the town.
* Temple of Lord Chennakeshava in Anekal believed to have been established by Lord Arjuna
* Sri Madhuramma Temple in Huskur, believed to be built by the Chola kings of Tamilnadu in 17th Century
* Sri Bandi Mahakaliamma Temple in Marsur Madiwala which is being built by the villagers adjoining seven villages, Shettihalli, Marsur, Bandapur, Besmanahalli ably assisted by the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore in late 18th Century
* Lord Srirama Temple in Narayanaghatta Village built by the erstwhile Hoysala Kings in late 15th Century

Muthyala muduvu is a famous place, this place has got a water fall, old temple.This place nearly looks like a forest. This place is just 35 Km away from the garden city Bangalore. Sri Thimmaraya swamy temple in anekal is also avery famous temple and here the lord thimmraya swamy is believed to be an incarnation of lord tirupati balaji and is swamybu and born out of valmika.

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