Arsikere

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?Arasikere Karnataka • India
Arasikere
Coordinates: 13°18′50″N 76°15′22″E / 13.314, 76.256
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 806 m (2,644 ft)
District(s)	Hassan District
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 573 103 • +91 8174 • KA-13

Coordinates: 13°18′50″N 76°15′22″E / 13.314, 76.256

Arsikere is a a town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. Arsikere is a major railway junction. It is a central place for visit to places of tourist interest, like Belur (40 km), Halebidu (25 km) and Shravanabelagola (80 km).

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Culture 5 Personalities 6 References

[edit] History

It was an important town during Hoysala rule and the name Arsikere comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a big pond (kere in Kannada). Arasi means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means 'princess-pond'.

[edit] Geography

Arsikere is located at 13.31° N 76.26° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 807 metres (2647 feet).

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[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Arsikere had a population of 43,125. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Arsikere has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Culture

The Malekallu Tirupathi hill has 1250 steps and it is believed that Lord Rama had visited this place. It is the only place where one can see a standing Venkateshwara idol, other than the famous Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh.

There is an old temple built by Hoysala rulers by name Shivalaya built by Jakanachari.

The Ganesha festival is celebrated nearly for two and half to three months.

[edit] Personalities

• Javagal Srinath, Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, film actor Balakrishna.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Arsikere
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.