Halaguru


Halaguru or Halagur is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.

Location

Halaguru is situated at NH 948 and state highway KA SH 94. It is one of the oldest towns in Mandya district. It is 82 km from Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka, 60 km from Mysore, 50 km from Mandya, 41 km from Ramanagara,10 km from Sathanur, 27 km from Kanakapura, 29 km from Channapatna and 90 km from Chamarajanagar

History

Halaguru had a history of seven great blacksmiths who had ruled the town.
Around 1000 people belong to the Vishwakarma community and they are living in the same street, Achar Street. Most of them are goldsmiths. This is the only place in Karnataka where Vishwakarma people found majority.

Geography

Halaguru is located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. Main river is the Shimsa river one of the tribute of Kaveri. River Kaveri is located 15 km from the town at Bheemeshwari camp. It is one of the famous tourist attractions, and also near by other tourist places are Muthathi, Kokrebellur, Mekedaatu, Benki falls and Shivanasamudra Falls.

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census, Halaguru had a population of 10,176 comprising 5,107 males and 5,069 females giving a ratio of 993, higher than the Karnataka state average of 973. There were 1,008 children aged 0-6 i.e. 9.91 % of the town's population. The literacy rate was 79.57 % who is the village's elected representative.

Education

Halaguru has both private and government institutes, including:-