Sakleshpur
Sakleshpur
Sakaleshapura Manjarabad | |
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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 after | Sakaleshwara swamy |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council |
| • 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[3] |
| • 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, also known as Sakleshpura or Sakaleshapura, is a hill station town and headquarters of Sakleshpur taluk and one of the two Sub-divisional headquarters in Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known as the Switzerland of Karnataka.[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]
Sakleshpur taluk is bounded by Belur taluk to the northeast, Alur taluk to the east, Dakshina Kannada district to the west, Chikmagalur district to the northwest and Kodagu district to the southeast and south.
The Western Ghats mountains extend along the western edge of the taluk, separating Sakleshpur from Dakshina Kannada district. The rest of the district lies on the Deccan Plateau.[7] The Hemavati River, a tributary of the Kaveri, drains the eastern portion of the town, originating in Chikkamagaluru district and flowing through Sakleshpur town.[8]
Two rivers flow in western part of Sakleshpura taluk and drain through the Ghats.[9] The Kempuhole River originates near Manjarabad Fort and flows westward to join the Netravati River, which empties into the Arabian Sea at Mangalore. The Kumaradhara River, another tributary of the Netravati, drains the southwestern portion of the taluk.[9] These rivers form passes through the Ghats. The Bangalore-Mangalore Highway follows the Kempuhole River,[10] as does the rail line linking Sakleshpur to Mangalore.[11] Bisle Ghat Road follows the Kumaradhara, linking the southwestern portion of the taluk to Kulkunda and Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada.[12]
Jenkal or Jenukallu Betta which is 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) above mean 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.
Biodiversity
[edit]Sakleshpur is located in the Western Ghats, a mountain range that stretches from Kerala to Gujarat. The southern range around Sakleshpur, which includes the Bisle Reserve Forest, is listed as one of the 18 bio-diversity hotspots in the world.[13][14] The sub-tropical climate and heavy rains during the wet season create an environment where several unique plant and animal species flourish.[13] The 7,938-acre Shola forest is notified as an ecologically sensitive area by Ministry of Environment and Forests. However the area is being encroached and affected by waste discharge by tourists.[15]
Local flora of Sakleshpur include the reddish-orange pagoda flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum), locally known as raktha pushpa (blood flower).[16]
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,[17]
Highest Rainfall: Hethur Hobli - 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in) (Year 2022) [18] | |||||||||||||
Sakleshpur has "Aw" climate, according to the Koppen-Geiger classification.[17] In 2022 Hethur hobli in Sakleshpura taluk received the maximum downpour of 4,305 millimetres (169.5 in).[19] As per the records, the highest rainfall of 33.96 inches (862.5 mm) in June alone was recorded in 1896.[20]
Demographics
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As of 2011[update] India census,[21] Sakleshpur had a population of 23,352[22] 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]The town lies in the Malnad region on the hills of the biodiversity hotspot, the Western Ghats. It has a tropical in west and temperate climate in eastern part surrounded with lofty green hills full of coffee, cardamom, pepper and areca plantations.[2] These crops which contribute mainly to the economy of the taluk are grown in the surrounding villages and the entire taluk are brought to Sakleshpur city for sale. The town lies on the National Highway 75 (NH 75) which connects the port city of Mangalore (128 km),[23] with the capital city Bangalore (224 km)[24] of Karnataka state. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at a distance of 129 km (80 mi).[25]
Tourist locations
[edit]Manjarabad Fort
[edit]The Manjarabad Fort was constructed by Tipu Sultan.[26] It is built by Tippu Sultan in 1792.[4] Its located on the outskirts of Sakleshpur on NH 75.[27] It has a 8-pointed star-shaped fort on a hillock overlooking the road to Mangalore.[28] There is a hollow entrance in the center, which is said to be the entrance of a tunnel leading to Srirangapattana.[29] 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.[16]
Waterfall
[edit]Major waterfalls includes the Magajahalli, Hadlu, and Abbimane waterfalls.[4] The Mookanamane waterfalls is situated 20 km from the Sakleshpur.[30]
Trekking Trails
[edit]The main trekking trails include Bisle View Point, Ombattu Gudda, Jenukal Gudda and Agni Gudda.[4]
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, Pushpagiri, and Kumara Parvat.[30]
Hills
[edit]Major hills include the Jenukal hill and Agniguda Parvat. Jenukal hill is the second highest peak in Karnataka. Its also called Honey hill and is situated 40 km from Sakleshpur. Agniguda Parvat means Volcano and is located 35 km from sakleshpur.[30]
Temples
[edit]Main temples include the Sri Sakleshwar Swamy Temple and Betta Byraveshwara Temple.[4] The Betta Byraveshwara temple is located in Maragunda.[31]
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]- ^ "Sunday story: Misty Manjarabad – Where Glinting swords clashed for a slice of glory". Deccan Chronicle. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Cardamom, coffee & more". Deccan Herald. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Sakleshpur Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "10 reasons why Sakleshpur is known as the Switzerland of Karnataka". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Sakleshpur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ^ "Free topographic maps, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps.
- ^ Jean Luc Racine (17 June 1997). Peasant Moorings: Village Ties and Mobility Rationales in South India. SAGE publications. p. 47.
- ^ "After a lull, rains lash Malnad region". The Hindu. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b Kamath, Vignesh; H S, Sudhira (21 September 2018). "Rivers, lifelines of the land". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Shiradi stretch on NH-75 to be closed until June". The New Indian Express. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Bengaluru-Mangaluru train travel to be smooth". The Hindu. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ M B Girish (30 September 2016). "Karnataka: The ridge that divides rainwater!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b Rupa Sriram (9 August 2017). "Monsoon in Sakleshpur". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Bisle Ghat road awaits repair". Deccan Herald. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Srivatsa, Sharath S. (27 June 2023). "Shola forests in Sakleshpur, a biodiversity hotspot, face threat as Government departments bicker over its status". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ a b Rao, Bindu Gopal (9 September 2014). "Cardamom, coffee & more". Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Distance between Mangalore and Sakleshpur". All Distance Between. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Distance between Bangalore and Sakleshpur". All Distance Between. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Distance between Sakleshpur and Mangalore International Airport". Distance Calculator. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "History of Manjarabad". Hassan District Administration Official website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Tourists to Sakleshpur increasing post rains". The Hindu. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Arun Uppinangady (20 August 2011). "Beltangady: Tipu Sultan's Manjrabad Fort Lies in Shambles". Daijiworld. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Babu Thekkaraj (17 January 2018). "Past turns perfect in Bisle Ghat". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ a b c "ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸ್ವಿಟ್ಜರ್ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಎಂದೇ ಹೆಸರಾಗಿರುವ ಸಕಲೇಶಪುರ! ಈ ಹೆಸರು ಬಂದಿದ್ಯಾಕೆ ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 3 October 2024. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Tension prevails in front of police station at Sakleshpur as two groups clash". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
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