Nelamangala
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?Nelamangala Karnataka • India |
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Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Area • Elevation |
2.85 km² (1 sq mi) • 882 m (2,894 ft) |
District(s) | Bangalore Rural District |
Population • Density |
25,287 (2001) • 8,872.63 /km² (22,980 /sq mi) |
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 562 123 • +08118 • KA-52 |
Nelamangala (Kannada: ನೆಲಮಂಗಲ) is a town in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state in India. It is very near to Bangalore city. It is also the headquarters of Nelamangala Taluk of the Bangalore Rural district. Nelamangala lies near the junction of two National Highways, NH-48 (Bangalore - Mangalore) and NH-4 (Mumbai - Chennai).
[edit] Demography
According to 2001 census, Nelamangala Town has a population of 25,287, in which males constitute 51.89% and females constitute 48.11% of the population. The literacy rate is 87.25%.
Nelamangala is one of the coolest places, where you can relax away from the traffic of Bangalore. It is 30 km from Bangalore city and has a beautiful park at Binnamangala, a beautiful and famous temple called Vijaya Vittalha with huge statues of Panduranga, Geeta Mandir, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Vinayak Temple, the beautiful Vishwaroopa statue and a huge lawn where you can relax surrounded by greenery.
Nelamangala is a central place for Shanimahatma Temple which is 14Km away.
Nelamangala is a central place for Shivgange Hill which is very famous for trecking and beautiful temples.
You will find all kinds of people in Nelamangala for Art & Culture.
[edit] Geography
Nelamangala Town is spread over 2.85 km² at an altitude of 882 metres.