Village in Karnataka, India
| Muddenahalli | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  MuddenahalliLocation in Karnataka, IndiaShow map of Karnataka MuddenahalliMuddenahalli (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 13°24′26″N 77°41′40″E / 13.40722°N 77.69444°E / 13.40722; 77.69444 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikballapur |
| Founded by | Murali Vulaganti |
| Government | |
| • Body | Village Panchayat |
| Population | |
| • Total | 250 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA |
| Nearest city | Chikballapur |
| Literacy | 80% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chikballapur |
| Website | karnataka |
Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's most accomplished engineers.
Transportation
A railway station and railway line is being built from Chikballapur to Muddenhalli. A gondola lift is being built from the summit of Nandi Hill to Muddenahalli.
Muddenahalli is around 55 km from Bangalore via Yelahanka and Devanahalli. Public transport is available up to Chikkaballapur and then to Thirnahalli. Muddenahalli village is 2 km from this alighting point.
Tourism
There is a memorial to Sir M. Visvesvarayya on the family-owned land at Muddenahalli, with the Nandi Hills as a backdrop. The museum was renovated in view of his 150th birth ceremonies conducted on 15 September 2010.
References
- "Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya: Model engineer and scholar". Hindustan Times. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- The Hindu: National: Upgrade State Highway 9: Moily
- Centre okays GPS for KSRTC buses
- "For locals, Vivesvaraya's house is a place of worship". Deccan Herald. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- Mega event to honour Sir MV’s memory