Srinivaspur

Srinivaspur ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಪುರ
"Land of world famous mangoes" "Land of world famous mangoes"
Nickname(s): land of mangoes
Srinivaspur Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Kolar
Elevation	819 m (2,687 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	22,926
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	563135

Srinivaspur (also known as Srinivaspura) is a town in Kolar district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Etymology

The name Srinivaspur is derived from Shree, a term for the god Vishnu, and place of abode. There is a belief that the town was once visited by Vishnu, who stayed there for some-time. In earlier times, the town was also known as Vanavasapura and, even earlier, when it was a small village, as Papanapalli.

Geography and climate

Srinivasapur is located at . It has an average elevation of 819 metres (2,687 ft). The nearest towns are Chintamani, Mulbagal, Kurudumale, Kolar, Gownipally, Madanapalli, Punganur, and the Andhra Pradesh towns of Chembakur and Berangi Kottakota. It is 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Bangalore.

Srinivasapur is one of the five taluks of Kolar district. The taluk is bound by Kolar and Mulbagal taluks of Kolar district, the Chintamani taluk of Chikkaballapura district, and Chittor district in Andhra Pradesh. The geographical area of the taluk is 860 square kilometres (330 sq mi).

There are no perennial rivers in the taluk but Kushavati stream, which is a tributary to the Papaghni river, runs through it. There is gravelly soil in the area, which is suitable for growing groundnut, ragi and pulses. Tomato is also grown as a commercial crop.

The climate is dry and hot during summer. Average rainfall is 722 millimetres (28.4 in), which is slightly below the district average. On average, the taluk receives rain on 55 days per annum.

Politics

The Member of the Legislative Assembly is RAMESH KUMAR of the CONGRESS party.

The taluk has 296 villages and is subdivided into five hobblies, being Srinivasapur, Ronur, Nelavanki, Rayalpad and Yeldur KURIGEPALLI . Administration of the taluk is the responsibility of the panchayat, which in turn reports to the zilla panchayat.

Demographics

The 2001 census of India recorded that Srinivasapur had a population of 22,926, of which males comprised 51 per cent. The average literacy rate was 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5 per cent: male literacy was 68 per cent and female literacy 58 per cent. 15 per cnet of the population was under six years of age.

Education

There are numerous schools in the taluk.

Govt High school Arikunte
Govt PU College

Economy

Horticulture is the major commercial, manual laboured, occupation oriented towards cultivation of mangoes and is the only place in the world where all 63 species of mango is found. The taluk is sometimes referred to as Mango City and is the biggest producer of mangoes in Karnataka

Milk and silk production are also significant products. The Professional Couriers

External links

• Official website