Chamarajanagar Town

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native_name=Chamarajanagara ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ
locator_position=right
latd = 11.9260|longd=76.9402
state_name=Karnataka
district=Chamarajanagara
area_telephone= 08226
postal_code= 571 31x
vehicle_code_range= KA-10
footnotes = | Chamarajanagar (Kannada ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ)is a town in the southern end of Karnataka state in India. It is also the headquarters of the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.

Geography

Chamrajnagar is located at coord|11.92|N|76.95|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Chamrajnagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chamrajnagar] ] . It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2171 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Chamrajnagar had a population of 60,810. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chamrajnagar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 65% and female literacy of 54%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Getting There

By Road

From the state capital Bangalore, one can take the State Highway 17 which goes to Mysore and then proceed to Chamarajanagar (65 km from Mysore). The total distance from Bangalore to Chamarajanagar is around 185 km. Alternatively for a more scenic drive, one can take the Bangalore - Kanakapura - Kollegal - Chamarajanagar road. The latter however can be a difficult drive because of unpaved roads. The distance however is more or less the same.

By Rail

Chamarajanagar has a railway station but the railway line is not yet broad gauge (the standard gauge followed by Indian Railways). It lies on the metre gauge line which runs from Mysore to Chamarajanagar. Mysore being an important location is well connected by rail to major cities in India and hence passengers can stop over at Mysore and take another train to reach Chamarajanagar. Conversion of the existing metre gauge line in Chamarajanagar to broad gauge is in progress. There has also been a proposal for more than 2 decades to connect the railway line at Chamarajanagar to the railway line at Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu which will provide connectivity to Nanjangud to other cities in the south of India.

By Air

The nearest airport is the one at Bangalore. Alternatively one can use the airports at Coimbatore or Calicut for reaching Chamarajanagar. However, the airport at Mysore is being upgraded which can then be used to reach Chamarajanagar.

Tourist places

Chamarajanagar is also called as "SILK CITY"(RESHME NAGARI}. There are so many tourist spots to visit in this district & nearer to the city.These are:

₵ BR Hills (Biligiri Rangana Betta)

₳ K.GUDI (Jungle Lodge)

₳ MM hills (Male mahadeshwara betta)

₳ Bandipura (Wild life Sanctury)

₳ Talkad(piligrimage centre)

₳ Somanathpur (Historical place)

₳ T.Narsipur (Tirumakudlu Narsipur)

₳ BLUFF (Shivana samudra)

₳ Mudukuthore (Religious place)

₳ Himavadh Gopal Swamy Betta (Fog hill)

Schools and Colleges

Chamarajanagar town has many schools and colleges.

The schools;1. Govt Primary School famously known as Pete Primary School2. St. Joseph's Higher Primary School3. Vishwa Hindu Parishat Kannada / English medium Schools4. Balarapatna Higher Primary School5. J S S Boys High School6. J S S Girls High School7. Government High School

The Colleges;1. Government Arts College2. J S S Women College of Arts, Commerce and Science3. Government Polytechnic4. J S S ITI College5. Government first grad college (commerce, science)

Hospitals

1. Government Hospital on B R Hills Road2. Picardo Hospital on B R Hills Road3. St. Joseph's Hospital on Ramasamudra Road

Shopping

The main shopping area being Dodda Angadi Beedhi (ದೊಡ್ಡ ಅಂಗಡಿ ಬೀದಿ) and Chikka Angadi Beedhi (ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಅಂಗಡಿ ಬೀದಿ). Also around Chamarajeshwara temple and Pachchappa circle.

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