Kolar

Kolar
City municipality
Someshwara Temple, 14th century Vijayanagara style
Nickname(s): The Silk/Milk/Mango/Gold City of Karnataka , The Golden City of India
Kolar Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°08′00″N 78°08′00″E / 13.1333°N 78.1333°E / 13.1333; 78.1333Coordinates: 13°08′00″N 78°08′00″E / 13.1333°N 78.1333°E / 13.1333; 78.1333
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Kolar
Named for	Sericulture,Gold mining Horticulture,Milk Production,Mango production, Tomato production
Area
• Total	46.56 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Elevation	821 m (2,694 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	183,462
• Density	3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	563101, 563102, 563103
Telephone code	08152
Vehicle registration	KA-07
Website	www.kolarcity.gov.in

Kolar  pronunciation The Golden city of India, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar District and is known for production of Milk, which recently surpassed Denmark, and gold mining. Kolar is popularly known as the land of silk, milk, Mango,(National fruit of India) and gold. The city is famous for the Someshwara temple and the Kolaramma temple. Kolaramma is considered as goddess of city of Kolar.Kolar has APMC market Which is 2nd largest in Asia, Largest in South India. Kolar is leading India in production of Mango, Tomato,Milk which exported to various other nations like UK, USA, UAE etc. Kolar .

Geography

Kolar is located at 13°08′N 78°08′E / 13.13°N 78.13°E / 13.13; 78.13.^[2] with an average elevation of 822 metres (2,697 ft).

It is located at a distance of about 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Bengaluru and 50 km from Bangalore International Airport 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Kolar Gold Fields. The city is located on the southern maidan (plains) region of Karnataka. The Ammerallikere, a tank, forms its eastern boundary. To the north is the Kodikannur tank, the main source of water supply to the city. The nearest railway junction is Kolar. Kolar is having good road transportation than, Rail amenities. It is situated on the Bengaluru - Chennai National Highway-75.

Kolar is also The gateway for Tirumala Via National Highway 75

History of Kolar

in 4th century one tamil poem has developed that is nannul so before one dialect of tamil is spoken in kolar

The Western Gangas sovereignty lasted from about 350 to 550 CE, initially ruled from Kolar as their Capital City. The founder of the Western Ganga dynasty was Konganivarman Madhava, who built Kolar as his capital around 350 and ruled for about twenty years. He succeeded by his son Madhava I. Kolar, the headquarters of the Kolar district, was earlier known as Kuvalalapura, also known as Kolahala Pura. Historically, Kolar is said to be associated with the epic age, which recalls many legends associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, which was also called Avani Kshetra.

It was once known as Avantika- Kshetra, a sacred place in Kolar district in Karnataka State. It was famous for its religious establishments from ancient times. It was once known as Aavanya which was under the Ganga prince Madhava Muttarasa, who governed several districts. In about A.D 890, its earliest grant relates that Tribhuvana Kartara Deva, who held the title of Kali Yuga Rudra, ruled over the Avaniya Thana for 40 years. During this period he constructed 50 temples and two large tanks. Maharshi Valmiki, author of the epic Ramayana, lived here. The legend goes further to establish that Seetha Devi, after being sent to exile, gave birth to her twins Lava and Kusha at Avani. The Avani continued to survive as a religious establishment from the 9th to 11th centuries. There are temples dedicated to Lord Rama.

Kolaramma Temple, Kolar

Antharagange

The hill to the west of Kolar, called the Shatasringa Parvata or 'Hundred-Peaked Mountain' is 'Antharagange', associated with the story of Parasurama and his fight with King Kartaviryarjuna over Surabhi, the divine cow. As the story goes, King Kartavirya Arjuna (Sahasrarjuna) and his army visited Jamadagni, Parasurama's father, when the king demanded the magical cow from Jamadagni. When Jamadagni refused, the King sent his soldiers to take the cow, but Parashurama killed the entire army and the king with his axe. In return, the princes beheaded Jamadagni. Thus, Parasurama took an oath to behead the entire Kshatriya race, which is said to have taken place on the hills. It is said that the 'kolahala' on the death of Kartaviryarjuna gave its name to the town, which later become Kolar. Kannada is the main languages spoken in the district of Kolar. Telugu is also spoken. Gangas built beautiful temple of Sri Uttameshwara temple in Uttanur Mulbagal Talluk

Religion

The major temples in the town are the Kolaramma Temple and the Someswara Temple. Someswara Temple is a fine example of the Vijayanagara style, complete with a massive pillared Mukha Mandapa, heavy Prakara walls, ornate Kalyana mantapa, a Devi Shrine and a lofty Gopura with fine stucco figures on the tower; while the door frame is carved in the typical Vijayanagara style, with dwarapalas, etc. The temple has a large tank (Kalyani) also. There are Vijayanagara inscriptions on the wall of the store room and the yagashala, dated to the 15th century.

Entrance of Somnatheshwar Temple in Kolar

Main Structure of the Somnatheshwar temple, kolar

Interior view of the Somnatheshwar temple, Kolar

Back side view of Somnatheshwar temple, Kolar

Kolaramma Temple: This "L"-shaped temple has two shrines, one for Durga (Kolaramma) and the other for the Saptamatras. Both have a common vestibule. The Durga Shrine has a wagon-roof tower. The stucco figures in the Saptamatras shrine are unusually large. The temple is of Dravida Vimana Style, built in the Ganga Tradition (11th century). The Mahadwara has imposing pavilions in the inner side. The temple contains several Chola inscriptions, the earliest belonging to Mr. Yendeti (1012-1045).

Sculpture of a Guardian goddess at the Kolaramma Temple

A sculpture adorning entrance wall of Kolarmma Temple

A sculpture adorning interior gate of Kolarmma Temple

Hyder Ali Tomb is also found. Islamic religion also plays a very important role. Many Dargahs are also found like Khutub Gowri Dargah in heart of the city, A Dargah above the Antaraganga Hill, etc., Number of mosques are also found all over Kolar.

In Kolar you can find both the streams of Christianity, like Roman Catholic and Protestants. Both have their own church. Catholic Church is located near mekke Circle and Methodist or Protestant church located exactly opposite to Shri T. Chennayya Rangamandir or T. Chennayya Auditorium.

Administration

The Member of Parliament is K.H. Muniyappa.

Srinivas Gowda is the local member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Kolar city municipality had a population of 183,462.^[1] The municipality had a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males and 11.5% of the population were under six years old.^[1] Effective literacy was 84.02%; male literacy was 87.28% and female literacy was 80.69%.^[1]

Notable residents

• Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya – The architect of modern Karnataka and of the Brindavan Gardens
• D. V. Gundappa – Kannada poet
• Masti Venkatesha Iyengar: Kannada poet and recipient of Jnanpith Award
• K. C. Reddy : First Chief Minister of Karnataka, (then Mysore State)
• Hyder Ali: Father of Tipu Sultan
• Nandini K R - upsc topper 2017
• K. Pattabhiraman: freedom fighter,^[3][4][5] Sarvodaya Nayaka (Leader), lawyer and Member of Legistive Assembly of Mysore (MLA) in 1951. One of the four Independent candidates who won from Mysore State during that elections, amidst a near sweep by Indian National Congress (INC). He was slated to be the first Chief Minister of Mysore but due to caste politics, K. C. Reddy became the first CM. One of Kolar town extensions named after him - "Pattabhiraman Extension" which was previously called Old Extension.
• K. H. Muniyappa: Member of Parliament from Kolar
• Soundarya, One of the most versatile actresses in Indian film industry and household name in South India was from mulbagilu a few kilometers away from kolar.
• A.N.Prahlada Rao highest Crossword writer in India

Dr"KOTHUR.G.MANJUNATH

Ex member of legislative Assembly of mulbagal constituency,he is a young and energetic youth icon,the best social worker in karnataka state and also he Constructed more than 545 Hindu Temple's.

Transportation

Kolar has transportation amenities such as Buses, Taxis, and Auto Rickshaws.

Kolar also has a local transportation facility " Antaragange Kolara Nagara Sarige" which was inaugurated in July 2012 but Govt has stopped this services and utilizing these buses for rural areas.So Governing bodies must look into it.

Railways

The district headquarters has a railway station connecting two destinations:

1. Bangalore - Via Bangarpet

2. Chikkaballapura - Via Srinivaspura

Central Govt has proposed to construct new railway line between Kolar-Whitefield and Kolar-Mulbagal but both Govt must show interest in these projects which boosts up the industrial growth around the city.Bangarpet-Yelahanka via Kolar will be electrified which is sanctioned during Budget 2018-19.

Improvement of The City

. Most of the old buildings are getting demolished and new buildings are getting constructed.

. To avoid accidents, The police department has introduced the traffic light signals at KSRTC Bus Station Road and Mekke Circle.

. A 4-way lane is being built at Tekal Road, Petechamanahalli Extension, Kolar

Major Hospitals and Medical colleges and other colleges located in Kolar

Here is a list of hospital and Medical college located in Kolar

1.'Dr.T.Thimmaiah Institute of Technology', Oorgaum post, KGF, kolar 563120 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._T._Thimmaiah_Institute_of_Technology

2.Sri Gokula College Of Arts , Science and Management Studies , Gokula Nagar, NH-75 , Bypass Road ,

Kolar -563101

3. sahyadri PU college Tekal road,kolar

4. Sahyadri Degree college Tekal road,Kolar 3.Sri Ramanamaharshi Vidyalaya Vijayanagar gardens kolar

5. Sri RV international School NH75 kolar

6.Excellent PU college ,sahyadri college road, Kolar

7. E.T.C.M Mission Hospital - Bangarapet circle road, Kanakanapalya, Kolar

8. S.N.R. Hospital - Bangarapet road, Opp. Mahila Samaja School, Doomlight Circle, Kolar

9.Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College - Next to Horticulture college, Tamaka, Kolar

10. R.L.Jalappa teaching Hospital and Research center - Next to S.D.U.M.C,tamaka, Kolar

11.Chowdeshwari Hospital - Opp. Anur Hardware, KSRTC Bus Station Road, Kolar

12. Arogya Hospital. Doom Light Circle Kolar

A New Government Medical College is going to be established in Vemagal Village, Which is about 17 Kilometers From Kolar

13.C. Byre Gowda Institute of Technology,Thoradevanda Halli [p],Kolar to Srinivaspur Road,KOLAR- 563 101.

14. Janatha High School,Kembodi,kolar-mulbagul Road.

15. College of Horticulture, Jack Garden, Tamaka, NH4, Kolar. It is a constituent College of University Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot

16. Zonal Horticultural Research Station (ZHRS) Hogalagere, Srinivasapura Taluk

17. St.Anne's High school

18. Manipal hospital, Doomlight Circle, Kolar

19 . patanjali argogya kendra #23 kanakappa compound 3rd cross kanakanapalya kolar 09448661740.9483420964

20. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, PC Extension Kolar

21. Raj Diet clinic - clinic for diet therapy and nutrition, No. 40, 1st cross, S.G.Layout, Pete chamana halli, Kolar

22.Sambhram Instiute Of Medical Sciences And Research, Chaitanyapuram, Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka-563115

23. Govt. First Grade College (Govt. College for Boys), Kolar

24. Govt. College for Women, Kolar 25.Bangalore Montessori School(BMS),KOLAR

Industrial areas located in Kolar

• Narasapura Industrial Area - 15 Kilometers (National Highway 75)
• Tamaka Industrial Area - 5 Kilometers (NH75 )
• Vemagal Industrial Area - 15 Kilometers (Bangalore International Air port Road)
• Malur Industrial Area - 30 Kilometers (Hosur Road)

Wistron Infocomm Pvt ltd which manufactures Apple Inc products in India is going to set up their new plant in Kolar and other Major industries like Honda received incentives from the state government to manufacture motorcycles and it becomes the World's largest two wheeler manufacturing plant and also consists of major industries like Scania commercial vehicles India Pvt Ltd, Mahindra Aerospace, Glaxo Smith Kline(GSK) a pharmaceutical company,Tata Power, Mitsubishi Electric,Cerebra e-waste recycler plant,Prakash Buses,Lumax, Exedy had setup their plants around the city. Central Govt has proposed to setup Rail Coach Factory in 2011 but the progress is nill

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kolar.

• City Official Website