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| 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> | 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>
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'''Ranebennuru''' is a city in ] in ], ].It is situated {{convert|300|km}} northwest of ], the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include ] (108&nbsp;km) and ] (271&nbsp;km). It is also the largest city in ] ], both in terms of Area of ULB and population.<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> '''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&nbsp;km) and ] (271&nbsp;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


<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>
⚫ ==Geography==


⚫ ==Geography==
Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. {{Coord|14.62|N|75.62|E|}}.<ref></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. 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.


The nearest airport is at ], 108&nbsp;km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271&nbsp;km and 300&nbsp;km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains. The nearest airport is at ], 108&nbsp;km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271&nbsp;km and 300&nbsp;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&nbsp;km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300&nbsp;km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur. Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105&nbsp;km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300&nbsp;km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur.

⚫ ===Fauna===
⚫ Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. ] is home to ], ] and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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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. 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, 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. 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.
Sarees are also a very vast market. Sarees are also a very vast market.

⚫ ==Fauna==
⚫ Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. ] is home to ], ] and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.


==References== ==References==

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City in Karnataka, India
Ranibennur Ranibennur
City
Ranebennur
Black buck Sanctuary of KarnatakaBlack 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 is located in KarnatakaRanibennurRanibennur
Coordinates: 14°37′00″N 75°37′00″E / 14.6167°N 75.6167°E / 14.6167; 75.6167
Country India
StateKarnataka
Government
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
Area
 • City42.32 km (16.34 sq mi)
 • Rural850.57 km (328.41 sq mi)
 • Rank26
Elevation604 m (1,982 ft)
Population
 • City106,406
 • Density2,500/km (6,500/sq mi)
 • Rural215,549
DemonymRanebennurian
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN581115
Telephone code08373
Vehicle registrationKA-68
Websitewww.ranebennurcity.mrc.gov.in

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

  1. "Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). censusindia. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. "Haveri district 2011 census data hand book" (PDF). Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ranibennur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  4. "mahiti - Travel ..: Madagh Masur Lake, Karnataka (with photos)". travel.goudar.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011.
  5. http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm

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