Sakleshpur
Sakleshpur
Sakaleshapura | |
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  Sakleshpur Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°53′35″N 75°43′30″E / 12.893°N 75.725°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Hassan |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Named for | Sakaleshwara swamy |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council[1] |
| • AC | Ms. Shruthi |
| Area | |
• Town | 4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,023.12 km2 (395.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Town | 23,352[2] |
| • Density | 4,970/km2 (12,900/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 105,281 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 573134 |
| Telephone code | +91–8173 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-46 |
| Sex ratio | 100:80 ♂/♀ |
| Website | http://www.sakaleshpuratown.mrc.gov.in |
Sakleshpur or Sakaleshapura, is a town and the taluk in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.[3] The town is located on the banks of Hemavati River and it lies in the foot-hills of the Western Ghats range. The distance from Hassan city to Sakleshpur is approximately 39 km.[4]
Geography
[edit]Sakleshpur is located at 12°53′35″N 75°43′30″E / 12.893°N 75.725°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 932 m (3,058 ft) above mean sea level.[6]
The Western Ghats mountains extend along the western edge of the taluk, separating Sakleshpur from Dakshina Kannada district. The Hemavati River, a tributary of the Kaveri, drains the eastern portion of the town, originating in Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district and flowing through Sakleshpur town.[7][8]
The Netravati River flows westward, which empties into the Arabian Sea at Mangalore.[9] The Kumaradhara River, a tributary of the river Netravathi, drains the southwestern portion of the taluk.[10]
Jenkal or Jenukallu Betta which is 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) above sea level (12°57′19″N 75°37′02″E / 12.955377°N 75.617224°E), the highest peak in Hassan district, is located in Sakleshpura Taluk. It is around 38 kilometres from Sakleshpura town.
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Sakleshpur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
29.7 (85.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.0 (86.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.4 (81.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.6 (65.5) |
17.1 (62.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
2 (0.1) |
6 (0.2) |
73 (2.9) |
117 (4.6) |
320 (12.6) |
835 (32.9) |
431 (17.0) |
144 (5.7) |
187 (7.4) |
56 (2.2) |
6 (0.2) |
2,178 (85.8) |
| Source: Climate-data.org,[11]
Highest Rainfall: Hethur Hobli - 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in) (Year 2022) [12] | |||||||||||||
Sakleshpur has a Tropical savanna climate (AW), according to the Koppen-Geiger classification.[11] In 2022 Hethur hobli in Sakleshpura taluk received the maximum downpour of 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in).[13] As per the records, the highest rainfall of 33.96 inches (862.5 mm) in June alone was recorded in 1896.[14]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2011[update] India census,[15] Sakleshpur had a population of 23,352[16] of which 11,558 are males while 11,794 are females. Sakleshpur has an average literacy rate of 88.47%: male literacy is 92.72%, and female literacy is 84.31%. In Sakleshpur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
[edit]Sakleshpur taluk economy relies heavily on commercial plantation, agriculture, eco tourism and spice trade. The region produces Coffee, Black pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Areca-nut provides year around revenue.[17][18]
Tourist locations
[edit]Manjarabad Fort
[edit]The Manjarabad Fort was built by Tippu Sultan in 1792.[19] Its located on the outskirts of Sakleshpur on NH 75. It has a 8-pointed star-shaped fort on a hillock overlooking the road to Mangalore.[20] There is a hollow entrance in the center, which is said to be the entrance of a tunnel leading to Srirangapattana. There is a mural with the fort's map at the entrance which is in excellent condition. The fort is maintained by the Department of Archeology.
Waterfalls
[edit]Major waterfalls includes the Magajahalli, Hadlu, and Abbimane waterfalls. The Mookana-mane waterfalls is situated 20 km from the Sakleshpur.[21]
Trekking Trails
[edit]The main trekking trails include Bisle View Point, Ombattu Gudda, Jenukal Gudda and Agni Gudda.
The Bisle view point is located 35 km from sakleshpur. Its part of the Bisle Reserve Forest. The point offers a view of Dodda Betta (Alur taluk), Pushpagiri, and Kumara Parvata.[22]
Hills
[edit]Major hills include the Jenukallu betta and Agnigudda. Jenukal hill is the second highest peak in Karnataka. It is also called Honey hill and is situated 40 km from Sakleshpur. Agnigudda, the meaning signifies Volcanic hill and is located 35 km from sakleshpur.
Temples
[edit]Main temples include Sri Sakaleshwara Swamy Temple, Hole Malleshwara Temple, the temples are located at the banks of the river Hemavati.[23]
Gallery
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Positioning of Hassan district in Karnataka
Hobli Map of Hassan district
Map of Sakleshpur Taluk as per 2001 Census
Map of Sakleshpur Taluk as per 2011 Census
Sakleshpur Taluk - Hobli and Village Map
Sakleshpur Taluk - Grama Panchayat and Village Map
Sakleshpur Taluk Map about Fluoride content in DWS
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803171-sakleshpur-karnataka.html
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Town Municipal Council City Population Census 2011-2026 | Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Hassan Geography, Geographical Location of Hassan, Hassan Climate". IndiaOnline. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Sakleshpur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "Free topographic maps, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps.
- ↑ "After a lull, rains lash Malnad region". The Hindu. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Hemavati River: Map of Karnataka - Rivers Insight". 16 April 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Netravati River: On the Map of Karnataka - Rivers Insight". 15 February 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kumaradhara River in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka | BangaloreOrbit.com". www.bangaloreorbit.com. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Climate data for: Sakleshpur". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 5 July 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 5 July 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Sathish, G. T. (13 June 2018). "June rains in Sakleshpur set to break 1896 record?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ "The Census 2011 is the 15th National census survey conducted by the Census Organization of India". Census Commission of India.
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Urban & Rural Population". Census India. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "6 destinations in Karnataka to visit this summer - Coorg – The Scotland of India". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Tourist Places | Weekend Trekking | Karnataka Tourism". karnatakatourism.org. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "History of Manjarabad". Hassan District Administration Official website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ Arun Uppinangady (20 August 2011). "Beltangady: Tipu Sultan's Manjrabad Fort Lies in Shambles". Daijiworld. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Travelmalnad. "Trekking in Malnad Region in the Western Ghats of Karnataka". TravelMalnad. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Tourist Places | Weekend Trekking | Karnataka Tourism". karnatakatourism.org. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sakleshpur Tourist Places | Weekend Trekking | Karnataka Tourism". karnatakatourism.org. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
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