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| '''Ranibennur''' is a city in northern ] state, ]. Ranibennur is a ] in the district of ]. It is situated about 300 ] north west of ], the capital of Karnataka. | |||
| {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} | |||
| {{more citations needed|date=March 2012}} | |||
| {{Infobox settlement | |||
| == History == | |||
| | name = Ranibennur | |||
| Popularly known as the "Gateway to North Karnataka", The name of the city is derived from the term '''Rani-bennuru''', literally meaning '''Queen's resting place'''. From the late ] onwards, the city was a part of the ] until the independence of ] in ], when ] merged into the Republic of India. | |||
| | official_name = Ranebennur | |||
| | other_name = Ranibennur | |||
| | nickname = (Gate way of North Karnataka, Cotton City of Karnataka & Heart of Karnataka,City of Global Seed Production Hub) | |||
| | settlement_type = City | |||
| | image_skyline = Black Buck - Bhetonoi - Odisha.jpg | |||
| | image_alt = | |||
| | image_caption = Black buck Sanctuary of Karnataka | |||
| | pushpin_map = India Karnataka | |||
| | pushpin_label_position = right | |||
| | pushpin_map_alt = | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|14.6167|N|75.6167|E|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | subdivision_type = Country | |||
| | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | |||
| | subdivision_type1 = State | |||
| | subdivision_name1 = ] | |||
| | subdivision_type2 = ] | |||
| | subdivision_name2 = | |||
| | established_title = <!-- Established --> | |||
| | established_date = | |||
| | founder = | |||
| | named_for = | |||
| | government_type = | |||
| | governing_body = City Municipal Council | |||
| | unit_pref = Metric | |||
| | area_footnotes = | |||
| | area_rank = 26 | |||
| | area_total_km2 = 42.32 | |||
| | area_rural_km2 = 850.57 | |||
| | elevation_footnotes = | |||
| | elevation_m = 604 | |||
| | population_total = 106406 | |||
| | population_rural = 215549 | |||
| | population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| | population_rank = | |||
| | population_density_km2 = auto | |||
| | population_demonym = Ranebennurian | |||
| | population_footnotes = <ref name = 2011city>{{cite web| title = Cities having population 1 lakh and above| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf| work = censusindia| publisher = The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India| access-date = 17 October 2011}}</ref> | |||
| | demographics_type1 = Languages | |||
| | demographics1_title1 = Official | |||
| | demographics1_info1 =Kannada | |||
| | timezone1 = ] | |||
| | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | |||
| | postal_code_type = ] | |||
| | postal_code = 581115 | |||
| | area_code_type = Telephone code | |||
| | area_code = 08373 | |||
| | registration_plate = KA-68 | |||
| | website = {{URL| http://www.ranebennurcity.mrc.gov.in/}} | |||
| | footnotes = | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Ranibennur''' (AMRUT city) is a Biggest Commercial city in ] and in Central ], ].It is situated {{convert|300|km}} northwest of ], the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include ] (108 km) and ] (271 km). It is also the largest city in ] ], both in terms of Area of ULB and Population.And also main Education centre with Engineering college & several degree colleges & most Number of ICSE & CBSE Schools situated in Ranebennur city. Ranebennur is Famous for its Biranji Rice, Mirchi-Mandaki & Hesaru vade specially made Egg Rice & Delicious Ranebennur famous Mutton Enne khara food | |||
| ==Ranibennur Taluk== | |||
| Ranibennur is a taluk famous among other things for its rich commodity market. Commodities like ] yarn, cotton seed, ]s, red ], ] and betel leaf are openly traded on the burgeoning local market. | |||
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/617/download/2116/DH_2011_2910_PART_B_DCHB_HAVERI.pdf|access-date= 4 July 2023|title= Haveri district 2011 census data hand book}}</ref> | |||
| === '''Tourist Attractions''' === | |||
| ==Geography== | |||
| <div style='text-align: center;'> | |||
| Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. {{Coord|14.62|N|75.62|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Ranibennur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ranibennur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|605|m|ft}}. One of Karnataka's most important rivers – the ] – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur ]. Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake<ref>{{cite web |url=http://travel.goudar.com/2010/10/madagh-masur-lake.html |title=mahiti - Travel ..: Madagh Masur Lake, Karnataka (with photos) |website=travel.goudar.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131054015/http://travel.goudar.com/2010/10/madagh-masur-lake.html |archive-date=2011-01-31}}</ref> flows from ] taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river. | |||
| '''History and Religion''' | |||
| Ranibennur is home to various religions including sub castes of ], ], ], ], ] etc. | |||
| The nearest airport is at ], 108 km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271 km and 300 km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains. | |||
| '''Wildlife''' | |||
| * The ] (119 km²) was declared as a sanctuary mainly to protect ]s. It comprises of two unconnected portions, an eastern and a western bit. The sanctuary has a core zone of 14.87 km² and a buffer-cum tourism zone of 104.13 km². The area is covered mainly by scrub forest and Eucalyptus plantations, and is also inhabited by the highly endangered ] and the wolf. However, the Great Indian Bustard has not been sighted in the sanctury since around 2002 and may be locally extinct. Blackbuck are pleantiful with a count of more than 6000 in the 2005 census. 11:07, 3 January 2007 (UTC)]Agricultural fields surround the sanctuary.One of the most populr animal in the world called "Krishnamruga" is available to see in this Sanctuary only.The best time to visit is between October and March for observing the blackbuck, while the ] is most easily sighted from February to June. | |||
| * The famous temple in Ranibennur is "Basavanna Temple" which is located in Doddapete.Also two old forts are there in Ranibennur that are 150 years of old. | |||
| Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105 km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300 km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur. | |||
| </div> | |||
| ===Fauna=== | |||
| ==Noted personalities== | |||
| Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. ] is home to ], ] and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct. | |||
| * '''Shivanna Tilavalli''', ] ] of the city and local politician. | |||
| == |
==Demographics== | ||
| {{As of|2011}} India ], Ranebennur has a population of 106,365. Males constitute 50.7% of the population and females 49.3%. Ranebennur has a literacy rate of 60.98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 60.16% and female literacy is 61.8%. In Ranebennur, 10.8% of the population is under 6 years of age. | |||
| *'''B.K.Gupta High School, The famous Kannada Medium School. | |||
| *'''S.S.R.R.S.School,The another famous Kannada Medium School.Near to Police Station. | |||
| *'''Sri RajaRajeshwari Girls School. | |||
| *''']''', The first English medium school in the town run by the Rotary Club. | |||
| *'''Lions School''', The Kannada medium school run by the Lions Club. | |||
| *''']''', An engineering college offering technical education and professional degrees. | |||
| *'''Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's Science,commerce and art's College('''RTES'''). | |||
| *'''Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's PUC Science College('''RTES''') | |||
| ==Economy== | |||
| == External links == | |||
| The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar (]) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. Coconut, ], maize, betel leaves, and tomatoes are the other crops grown here both as produce and for their seeds. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the ] and hence gets challenging at times. the ] project, if completed, will be a boon for the farmers in this region.<ref>http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref> ] (rearing of ]) is growing in popularity among the farmers. ] plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour-intensive activity and hence well suited to this region. | |||
| * | |||
| Ranebennur is home to a rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, ], ], red chilli, ], and ] are traded. Ranebennur has a seed multiplication industry. Several seed companies are located and operating in the city. Ranebennur is also known for its wholesale cloth market and all type of wholesale business. | |||
| ] | |||
| '''Rashtriya Taluka Education Society, Offering 10+2 and Degree programme in Science,commerce and arts''' | |||
| Sarees are also a very vast market. | |||
| ==References== | |||
| Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's Science,commerce and art's College. | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's PUC College(RTES) | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| * | |||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
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| Ranibennur Ranibennur | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Ranebennur | |
 Black buck Sanctuary of Karnataka | |
| Nickname(s): (Gate way of North Karnataka, Cotton City of Karnataka & Heart of Karnataka,City of Global Seed Production Hub) | |
  Ranibennur | |
| Coordinates: 14°37′00″N 75°37′00″E / 14.6167°N 75.6167°E / 14.6167; 75.6167 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 42.32 km (16.34 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 850.57 km (328.41 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 26 |
| Elevation | 604 m (1,982 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 106,406 |
| • Density | 2,500/km (6,500/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 215,549 |
| Demonym | Ranebennurian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 581115 |
| Telephone code | 08373 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-68 |
| Website | www |
Ranibennur (AMRUT city) is a Biggest Commercial city in Haveri district and in Central Karnataka, India.It is situated 300 kilometres (190 mi) northwest of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include Hubballi (108 km) and Mangaluru (271 km). It is also the largest city in Haveri district, both in terms of Area of ULB and Population.And also main Education centre with Engineering college & several degree colleges & most Number of ICSE & CBSE Schools situated in Ranebennur city. Ranebennur is Famous for its Biranji Rice, Mirchi-Mandaki & Hesaru vade specially made Egg Rice & Delicious Ranebennur famous Mutton Enne khara food
Geography
Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. 14°37′N 75°37′E / 14.62°N 75.62°E / 14.62; 75.62. It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1,985 ft). One of Karnataka's most important rivers – the Tungabhadra – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur taluk. Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake flows from Hirekerur taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river.
The nearest airport is at Hubballi, 108 km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271 km and 300 km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains.
Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105 km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300 km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur.
Fauna
Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is home to blackbuck, Great Indian Bustard and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Ranebennur has a population of 106,365. Males constitute 50.7% of the population and females 49.3%. Ranebennur has a literacy rate of 60.98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 60.16% and female literacy is 61.8%. In Ranebennur, 10.8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar (sorghum) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. Coconut, brinjal, maize, betel leaves, and tomatoes are the other crops grown here both as produce and for their seeds. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the southwest monsoon and hence gets challenging at times. the Upper Tunga project, if completed, will be a boon for the farmers in this region. Sericulture (rearing of silkworms) is growing in popularity among the farmers. Mulberry plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour-intensive activity and hence well suited to this region.
Ranebennur is home to a rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, cottonseed, oilseeds, red chilli, betel nut, and betel leaf are traded. Ranebennur has a seed multiplication industry. Several seed companies are located and operating in the city. Ranebennur is also known for its wholesale cloth market and all type of wholesale business.
Sarees are also a very vast market.
References
- "Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). censusindia. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- "Haveri district 2011 census data hand book" (PDF). Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ranibennur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- "mahiti - Travel ..: Madagh Masur Lake, Karnataka (with photos)". travel.goudar.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011.
- http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm