This two-page report in A-3 paper size format comprises the basic information of a particular district. Known as the ‘Gateway to Malnad’, this district of Shimoga has the eponymous city of Shimoga as its administrative headquarters. Shimoga, Hassan and Chickmagalur districts come under the Shimoga zone in the Karnataka premier league. ... Data Briefs. Kadekal has a total population of 1,626 peoples. See more of SSF Shimoga District on Facebook The places are near Sagar. [5] There are legends about how the name Shivamogga has evolved. This is a training camp where elephants undergo training from. It is situated 8km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Pillangere village. [78] It offers two undergraduate courses: B.Sc. Karnataka District FactPage TM: Shimoga District This two-page report in A-3 paper size format comprises the basic information of a particular district. [119] There are proposals to upgrade the Nehru stadium in Shimoga. 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The Shimoga city is divided into 35 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. [8] After the fall of the Shatavahana empire around 200 CE, the area came under the control of the Kadambas of Banavasi around 345 CE. Ballegavi, also known as 'Dakshina kedara' was the capital of Banavasi rulers during the 12th century CE. [69] There are 51 government colleges, 3 bifurcated colleges, 47 unaided colleges and 15 aided colleges. As per 2009 stats, Mandagatta is the gram panchayat of Suduru village. Some cowherds, found this pot and after tasting the sweet beverage named this place Sihi-Moge. [80] There are two engineering colleges in the district: Jawaharlal Nehru national college of engineering and P.E.S. News D:24.10.2019 +5. He has won the National award in 1992 for his Hoysala-styled Venugopala sculpture. Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences was started in 2005. [21] Foundry activity has a long history there and Pearlite Liners (P) Led., one of the oldest industries of Karnataka (earlier known as Bharath Foundry), is the largest private-sector employer in the district. Shivappa Nayaka palace and museum is in the city of Shimoga. Shivamogga was previously known as Mandli. Kodachadri hills are 115 km from Shimoga city. 935 likes. According to one legend, the name Shivamogga is related to the Hindu God Shiva. [88] It offers B.D.S. [95] The Ranji match between Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh was hosted on the Jawaharlal Nehru cricket ground.[97]. [40][41] Ninasam conducts a summer workshop for youngsters. [93] Since then 13 matches have been played[95][96] out of which 3 are Ranji matches. It was established by K. V. Subbanna in 1958. 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Shimoga city is its administrative centre. Jog Falls is the highest waterfall in India and second highest in Asia. The upgraded stadium would contain a swimming pool of international standards, an indoor stadium, basketball court and a synthetic track. [5] The Shimoga region formed a part of the Mauryan empire during the 3rd century. It was established in 1940 and was upgraded to first grade college in 1956. However, exclusive dishes specified to Malenadu are a part of Shimoga District. Vanake-Abbey Falls is in the heart of Malnad forests, 4 km from Agumbe. A comprehensive statistical book on each district of India. National Residential school is another CBSE school in Thirthalli.Hongirana School Of Excellence is a CBSE School in Sagar, Karnataka. 18 (1908)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shimoga_district&oldid=991065275, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Pages using infobox settlement with bad settlement type, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2000, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The major soil forms found in the Shimoga district are, The major minerals found in the district are. Ambuteertha is located 10 km from Thirthahalli. Institute of Technology and Management. [10][11], In the 8th century Rashtrakutas ruled this district. Another legend indicates that the name Shimoga is derived from the word Sihi-Moge which means sweet pot. [52] The film Kanoora heggadathi which was based on the novel written by Kuvempu was shot in Thirthahalli taluk. He used to boil sweet herbs in an earthen pot. It has been built in the Chalukyan style. [27], Shimoga taluk has the highest population with Hosanagara taluk having the lowest. A major part of Shimoga district lies in the Malnad region or the Sahyadri. If child sex ratio data of Shimoga district is considered, figure is 958 girls per 1000 boys. The assembly constituencies in Shimoga district are:[25], According to the 2011 census Shimoga district has a population of 1,752,753,[27] which is roughly equal to population of the nation Gambia[28] and the state of Nebraska of the United States. This multi cropping can help in maximum utilisation of land space and improve soil fertility. Birds include Hornbills, Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Parakeets, Doves, Pigeons, babblers, Flycatchers, munias, Swallows, Woodpeckers, Peafowl, Jungle fowl, Partridges. Shimoga, located almost in the central part of Karnataka, occupies an area of 1058,000 Hectares. Shivamogga district is a district in the Karnataka state of India. The Malnad region is a biodiversity hotspot with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Keladi and Ikkeri were the capitals of Keladi Nayakas. Karnataka District Factbook TM : Shimoga District, Karnataka District FactPage TM : Shimoga District. Chandragutti fort is near Balligavi which was built by Banavasi Kadambas. It has a library, rehearsal hall, guesthouse and theatre. Shimoga district, officially known as Shivamogga district, is a district in the Karnataka state of India. This semi-urban general constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16.05% and a Scheduled Tribe population of 3.85%. Sagara has a very good cricket stadium called Gopalagowda Stadium, It is the only best leather pitch stadium in the district. Major industries in Shimoga district are VISL and MPM. [45] He has won the Vishwakarma award for his Chalukyan-style Ganesha sculpture. [88], Sahyadri science college offers two post graduate programmes: M.Sc. About Shimoga District Shimoga District is one among 30 Districts of Karnataka State ,India. [77] Sahyadri science college is located in Shimoga city. [34] The Sacred Heart church, constructed in the 1990s, is second largest church of Asia.[34]. Being the gateway for the hilly region of the Western Ghats, the city is popularly nicknamed as "Gateway to Malnad". [44] Ashok Gudigar is one of the sculptors from this clan. It has features of. K.S.Nissar Ahmed was the president of the event. The total geographical area of village is 421.45 hectares. Shimoga District population is 1755512. [21] Karnataka is the largest producer of arecanut in India, the majority of which is cultivated in the Shimoga district. Mallapura has a total population of 1,479 peoples. [23] As of 2000[update], there were about 9800 industrial units in Shimoga District (small, medium and large), with more than 41,000 employees.[23]. The sanctuary has been recently adopted under a tiger-conservation project called Project Tiger which is an initiative from the Indian government. [39][40] Ford Foundation has volunteered in establishing a rural theatre and film culture project called Janaspandana. The total population of Shimoga is 322,650 out of which 162,018 are males and 160,632 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Shimoga is 991. [101], Gundappa Viswanath is a cricketer from Bhadravathi. Keladi and Ikkeri were the capital cities during the time of Keladi Nayakas. Rivers Kali, Gangavati, Sharavati and Tadadi originate in this district. Govindapura has a total population of 427 peoples. [38] Ninasam started a Theatre-in-education project called Shalaranga with the help from the government of India during 1991-1993. Some of the bird species found here are Malabar whistling thrush; species of Bulbuls; Woodpeckers, Hornbills, pigeons, Drongos, Asian paradise flycatcher. [24] Seven members are elected to the Legislative assembly of the state of Karnataka. It is on the premises of the McGann Hospital in Shimoga,[83] established in memory of British Surgeon Dr. T.G.McGann. There are 214 villages and 1 towns in Shimoga Taluk. Curado por los analistas de datos de Knoema para entregar indicadores y pronósticos líderes a corto y largo plazo de fuentes confiables para cada una de las industrias cubiertas. There are about 112 houses in Govindapura village. [107] VTU inter-collegiate cricket, football, volleyball and handball tournaments are held in the districts. The Lakshminarasimha temple is located in the Bhadravathi city. List of all Talukas in Shimoga District of Karnataka. Jog Falls is a major tourist attraction. [79] and B.C.A. Kote Seetharamanjaneya temple is beside it. As per the figures, every year it is seen that the population increases by around 16,840. [109][110][111] Shimoga was the host for the CBSE National Handball Championship in 2009. Kavaledurga is a fort on a hill 5,056 feet (1,541 m) above sea level. The population of Shimoga city is 322,650 as per 2011 census. The District FactpageTM of 620 districts, out of total 640 districts of India are now available. [82] National College of Pharmacy in the center of the city is one of the oldest college in Karnataka state and students across the nation has studied here. [81] PES institute of technology and management was established in 2007. Out of which 877415 are males while 875338 are females. As per 2009 stats, Mallapura village is also a gram panchayat. As the district lies in the tropical region, rainy season occurs from June to October. [27] The district has a population density of 207 inhabitants per square kilometre (540/sq mi). There are 7 Taluks, 1530 villages and 9 towns in Shimoga district. you are not authorized to access this information. pass in Shimoga district", "List of affiliated and constituent colleges of Kuvempu university", "Profile of P G Dept. Varada flows through the town of Banavasi before joining Tungabhadra. Population, Religion, Caste, Literacy, Sex ratio data of Shimoga District as per Census 2011 It was opened in 1972. The Lakshminarsimha temple in Bhadravathi was built as per Hoysala architecture. Shimoga Taluk having 991 females to 1000 males has the lowest sex-ratio.[30]. Out of 640 districts, books for key 620 districts are available. This high school has Biggest Playground and More than 500+ Students From Jade, and surrounding up to 10 km Villages are Studying in this School. [98][99] The VISL cricket stadium is located in Bhadravathi. [1] There are seven taluks: Soraba, Sagara, Hosanagar, Shimoga, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli, and Bhadravathi. [74]B G S Central School which is affiliated CBSE is at Karehalli Bhadravathi. As of 2005 it had 1,286,181 voters, of whom Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes account for more than 250,000; Lingayats for around 200,000; Deevaru for 160,000; Muslims for 150,000; and Brahmins and Vokkaligas for 105,000 and others 200,000. According to this legend, Shivamogga once had the ashram of the sage Durvasa. The Aghoreshvara temple is in Ikkeri. This page was last edited on 28 November 2020, at 02:13. There are 1323 anganawadis. Shimoga Lok Sabha Election Result 2019 Shimoga is one of the constituencies in 28-seat Karnataka. [9] The Kadambas were the earliest kingdom to give administrative status to the Kannada language. There are 116 pre-university colleges in the district. Lok Sabha Election 2019, Karnataka profile: Congress-JDS, BJP set for epic clash; Belgaum, Bangalore North, Shimoga key seats With 28 seats, Karnataka has the second highest number of Lok Sabha seats in the south after Tamil Nadu. It is situated 24km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Suduru village. The plain land of the district is suitable for agriculture. This has led to water crisis and other problems.[19]. [105] The volleyball tournaments are held on the Kuvempu University campus[106] and Nehru stadium. [36] Ninasam is a drama institute. 61 likes. [7], Shimoga district is a part of the Malnad region of Karnataka and is also known as the 'Gateway to Malnad' or 'Malenaada Hebbagilu' in Kannada. According to Election Commission of India 2009 data the total electorates in the Shimoga Parliamentary constituency (constituency number 14) were 1,435,908 of which 720,636 are females and 715,272 are males. The total geographical area of village is 416.51 hectares. The college offers 5 undergraduate programmes in B.E. According to this … See All. [86] T.M.A.E. There are many temples in Ballegavi, some constructed as per Late Chalukyan architecture: Kedareshvara temple, Tripurantakeshvara temple, and Prabhudeva temple. The Satakarni inscription has been found in the Shikaripur taluk. The two major rivers that flow through this district are Tunga and Bhadra which meet at Koodli near Shimoga city to gain the name of Tungabhadra, which later joins River Krishna. According to 2011 census, the district encompasses a geographical area of 8478 sq km and has a population of 17,52,753 (persons) including 8,77,415 (males) and 8,75,338 (females). [104], State-level kho kho and volleyball competitions are held in the district. The average temperature has increased substantially over the years. [53] The film Samskara, based on the novel written by U. R. Anantha Murthy, was shot in a village in the Shimoga district.[54]. As of 1 August 2019, the city had an estimated population of 21,402 in 10,787 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km². It is spread over an area of 8465 km2.[16]. [100] Shivamogga Lions represents the Shimoga zone in the KPL. [48] Many cultural programmes[48] are held during this time. The headquarters is in Heggodu. Water birds in the sanctuary include, Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary lies adjacent to Shimoga town and has forests ranging from dry deciduous to semi-evergreen and is spread over an area of 395.6 km, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is a 1.14-acre (0.46 ha) sanctuary 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Shimoga town on the way to Thirthahalli. [112][113] City-level basketball tournaments are conducted in Sahyadri College premises. They meet at Koodli and become Tungabhadra river. The population of Shimoga in 2019 is estimated to be 464,700 + 16,840 = 481,540. Hindus constitute 85.45% of the population with Muslims making up 12.25% of the population; the remaining part of the population is made up by Christians, Buddhists and other religious groups. There are 116 pre-university colleges[69] in the district out of which 51 government pre-university colleges. As of 2011 Shimoga district has a population of 1,752,753. Major polytechnics among them are Government Polytechnic - Bhadravathi, Government Women's Polytechnic - Gopala, Sahyadri Polytechnic, Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic-Sagara, DVS Polytechnic. The Kedareshvara temple is located in Kubetoor. This is around 19.82% of total population of Shimoga city. There are about 100 houses in Suduru village. [17] The average annual temperature of Shimoga district is around 26 °C. Shimoga lies between the latitudes 13°27' and 14°39' N and between the longitudes 74°38' and 76°04' E at a mean altitude of 640 metres above sea level. Cinema personalities born in Shimoga district: Rice is the staple food for majority of the people in Shimoga district. [49] Marikamba festival is celebrated in Sagara once in 3 years. As per the Census India 2011, Shimoga district has 406816 households, population of 1752753 of which 877415 are males and 875338 are females. Achakanya Falls is located near a village called Aralsuruli, 10 km from Thirthahalli on the way to Hosanagara. [16] The peak Kodachadri hill at an altitude of 1343 metres above sea level is the highest point in this district. The headquarters is Shimoga city. Another legend indicates that the name Shimoga is derived from the word Sihi-Moge which means sweet pot. Suduru has a total population of 533 peoples. The Shimoga City Municipal Council has population of 322,650 of which 162,018 are males while 160,632 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. There are 12 colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University,[76][77] 5 B.Ed and B.P.Ed colleges[77] and 3 constituent colleges. This IP 122.160.71.14 is not registered with us for the website www.indiastat.com. Shimoga is a City Municipal Council city in district of Shimoga, Karnataka. [92], Shimoga district has three cricket stadiums: Nehru stadium,[93] Jawaharlal Nehru college of engineering cricket ground and PES Institute of Technology Cricket ground. Name Status District Population Census 1991-03-01 Population Census 2001-03-01 Population Census 2011-03-01 ; Bhadravati: City Municipal Council: Shimoga: 67,019 The statistical data, graphs and charts shown offer the information on almost all socio-economic parameters of a district in a very handy format. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of eligible electors and the voter turnout was calculated at %. [73] National education society has 31 educational institutions including pre-university and first grade colleges. Mandli-Kallur Industrial area in Shimoga taluk; Shimoga Industrial estate in Shimoga; Kallahalli Industrial estate in Shimoga. This is a small island surrounded by Tunga river. Bhadra river dam is built across Bhadra river at. Society's Ayurved College, established in 1992, is located in Shimoga,[87] which also offers B.A.M.S Ayuvedacharya degree. District Level Information of Shimoga (Karnataka). It is situated 26km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mallapura village. It is is Located 285 KM East towards State capital Bangalore . [102] Bharat Chipli is a cricketer from Sagar who plays for Deccan Chargers. As per the Census India 2011, Shimoga Taluk has 117601 households, population of 507324 of which 255262 are males and 252062 are females. [47], Dasara is celebrated every year in Shimoga. The population of children between age 0-6 is 182751 which is 10.43% of total population. The Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency comprises the entire Shimoga district and also covers parts of Nalluru and Ubrani hoblis of Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district. Later the Kadambas became feudatories of the Badami Chalukyas around 540 CE. There are about 332 houses in Kadekal village. [108] The district football team has won inter-district football tournaments. [94] The first match played on the Nehru stadium was in 1974. Foundry, agriculture and animal husbandry are the major contributors to the economy of Shimoga district. [114] Other sports tournaments held in Shimoga are table tennis;[115][116] badminton;[117] kabaddi;[118] chess. There are 8 Polytechnics in the district. [60] A tiger and lion safari at Tyavarekoppa was created in the northeastern part of the sanctuary in 1988. [72], There are 1106 lower primary schools, 1185 higher primary schools and 393 high schools in Shimoga district. Pillangere has a total population of 2,037 peoples. [121], This article is about the district. KSSIDC Siddlipura Industrial Area. Havyaka people have their own cuisine consisting of such varied items like genesale (sweet made of jaggery, rice and coconut), thotadevvu (sweet made of rice and sugarcane juice) and thambli (a curd preparation containing other ingredients like ginger, turmeric root, jasmine and rose sprouts). Shimoga district, officially known as Shivamogga district,[4] is a district in the Karnataka state of India. Shimoga district. Shimoga District Administrative head quarter is Shivamogga. from Shimoga town on the way to Thirthahalli. Shimoga is one of district of Karnataka in India. [84] There are 21 departments in the college. It is situated 12km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kadekal village. Karnataka government has created industrial regions to encourage industrialisation of the district: KIADB Nidige Industrial area in Bhadravathi taluk; Machinahaali Industrial Area. As of 2011 Shimoga district has a population of 1,752,753. The district administration is headed by the deputy commissioner who has the additional role of a district magistrate. So, the population of Shimoga in the year 2019 as per estimated data = 481,540. Tunga and Bhadra originates at Varaha mountains. It was directed by Girish Karnad. River Varada originates at this place. There are 16681 male children and 16010 female children between the age 0-6 years. It is 15 th Largest District in the State by population. The birds found here are median, Sakrebailu Elephant Camp lies 14 km. There are three temples in Keldai: Rameshvara temple, Veerbhadreshvara temple, and Parvati temple. [51] It was directed by the Kannada actor and director Shankar Nag. The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Shimoga city is 32691 which is 10% of the total population. Shivappa Naik palace is located in Shimoga on the banks of river Tunga; it was constructed by Shivappa nayaka of Keladi. The city is 569 m above … Iron, agriculture, automobiles and engineering are the major industries in Shimoga district. [1] The district has two engineering colleges, two medical colleges, an ayurvedic medical college, dental college, veterinary College and an agricultural college. [37] Shivarama Karantha Rangamandira is an auditorium for Ninasam. According to one, the name Shivamogga is related to the Hindu God Shiva. It has been built in the Hoysala style called 'trikutachala'. It is situated 6km away from Shimoga, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Govindapura village. They are concentrated in the Sagara and Soraba taluks. Assistant commissioners, tahsildars, shirastedars, revenue inspectors and village accountants help the deputy commissioner in the administration of the district. 19 years of serving socio-economic & electoral research fraternity in India and abroad. Shimoga district is divided into seven taluks: Soraba, Bhadravathi, Thirthahalli, Sagara, Shikaripura, Shimoga and Hosanagara. El distrito de Shimoga es una parte de la rica región natural de Malnad en Karnataka.También conocida como "la entrada a Malnad o Malenaada Hebbagilu en legua kannada.Está rodeado por el distrito de Haveri al noreste, el distrito de Davanagere al este, el distrito de Chikmagalur al sur este, el distrito de Udupi al sur oeste, y el distrito de Uttara Kannada al nor oeste. Out of which 255,262 are males while 252,062 are females. Sacred Heart church, built in the 1990s and second largest church of Asia, is in the city of Shimoga. [63][64], Shimoga district has a literacy rate of 80.2%. [90] Jawaharlal Nehru national college of engineering has 7 post-graduate programmes: Master of computer applications; Master of business administration; M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering; M.Tech in Network & Internet Engineering; M.Tech in Design Engineering; M.Tech in Transportation Engineering and Management; M.Tech in Digital Electronics and Communication Systems. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. [33] Kannada is the dominant language in this district. The articles they make are sold at government emporiums. Geografía. The total geographical area of village is 633.16 hectares. The estimated literacy level of Shimoga is 80.49%. [89] and MTA. [50], The tele-serial Malgudi days which was based on a novel written by R K Narayan was shot in Agumbe. [13] In the 12th century, with the weakening of the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Hoysalas annexed this area. The work on an international cricket stadium has started near Navule. The food in this district is somewhat similar to Udupi cuisine. In 2011 there were total 406816 families residing in Shimoga district. A major part of Shimoga district lies in the Malnad region or the Sahyadri. [22] Spices like, clove, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom are grown along with areaca plants. It lies between 74o38'-76o4' east latitude and 13o27'-14o39' north longitude. [6], During Treta yuga, Lord Rama killed Maricha, who was in the disguise of a deer at Mrugavadhe near Thirthahalli. Shimoga is a Taluk located in Shimoga district of Karnataka. [43], Gudigars are a clan of craftsmen who are specialised in carving intricate designs on wood, mainly sandalwood. The statistical data, graphs and charts shown offer the information on almost all socio-economic parameters of a district in a very handy format. Shimoga, officially known as Shivamogga, is a city and the district headquarters of Shimoga district in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. At the time of the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2014, Shimoga had 1,562,241 registered electors -- 778,767 of them male and 783,474 female. The total geographical area of village is 585.33 hectares. [27] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 6.88%. The population of Shimoga from the year 2014-18 can be seen above and there is a definite increment of 84,200 in the past 5 years. The palace was built by Shivappa Nayaka during the 17th century CE. Sorry! The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. [7] The district came into the control of Satavahanas. 199.932 (tonnes) in 2010. Nilakanteshwara Natya Seva Sangha is located in a village called Heggodu in Sagara. Shimoga Population 2021 ", "LIST OF GOVT, AIDED & UNAIDED PU COLLEGES", "II PU: 54.31 p.c. [46], Dollu Kunitha and Yakshagana are some of the dance forms which are prevalent in this district. Shimoga district has produced several Kannada writers and poets: In December 2006, the 73rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana took place in Shimoga. There are about 277 houses in Mallapura village. [27] Shimoga has a sex ratio of 995 females per 1000 males[27] and a literacy rate of 80.5%. As of 2005 it had 1,286,181 voters: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes account for 2.2 lakhs; Lingayats account for two lakhs; Deevaru (Idiga)account for 1.8 lakh; (Madivala) account for 1.2 lakh;Muslims account for 1.6 lakh; Brahmins and Vokkaligas account for 1.25 lakh each. The hills are 1343 m. Kundadri is a hill near Thirthahalli. District Level Socio-economic Statistical Data of India, (Please Note: After login, you are require to re-click the desired table heading), A storehouse of socio-economic statistical information of 620 districts of India, Provides constituency-wise election data for all 543 parliamentary and 4120 state assembly constituencies, since independence, A collection of election & reference books in print, eBook and Web based access formats, Age Group-wise Population (As per 2001 Census), Age Group-wise Population (As per 2011 Census), Existing Subscriber please login by providing your, Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of. [69] In the 2012 second year pre-university examination, the district ranked 5th with 54.31% of passed candidates.[75]. [7] In 1763 Haider Ali captured the capital of Keladi Nayakas and as a result the district came into the rule of the Kingdom of Mysore and remained a part of it till India acquired independence from the British. 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