Krishnarajanagara

Town in Karnataka, India
12°26′14″N 76°22′50″E / 12.43722°N 76.38056°E / 12.43722; 76.38056Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictMysoreTalukKrishnarajanagaraYadathore1934Founded byKrishnaraja Wodeyar IVGovernment
 • BodyTown Municipal CouncilArea
 • Town8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi) • Rural
596.02 km2 (230.12 sq mi)Elevation
786 m (2,579 ft)Population
 (2011)
 • Town35,805 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) • Rural
216,852Languages
 • OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
571602
Telephone code08223Vehicle registrationKA-45, KA-09, KA-55Websitekrnagaratown.mrc.gov.in

Krishnarajanagara is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the administrative center of Krishnarajanagara Taluk.

Geography

Krishnarajanagara is located on the northern part of Mysore district, west of the Krishna Raja Sagara Reservoir. It has an average elevation of 786 metres above sea level.[1] NH-373, also known as SH-57 passes through the town of K.R.Nagara.

Climate

Krishnarajanagara has Tropical Savanna Climate under the Köppen climate classification. On average, the town receives the least amount of rainfall in January, and the most in October.

Climate data for Krishnarajanagara
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		30.2
(86.4) 		32.4
(90.3) 		32.7
(90.9) 		30.8
(87.4) 		26.7
(80.1) 		25.5
(77.9) 		25.7
(78.3) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.3
(79.3) 		26.5
(79.7) 		28.2
(82.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 21.8
(71.2) 		23.7
(74.7) 		25.9
(78.6) 		26.4
(79.5) 		25.3
(77.5) 		23
(73) 		22.3
(72.1) 		22.2
(72.0) 		22.6
(72.7) 		22.5
(72.5) 		21.8
(71.2) 		21.1
(70.0) 		23.2
(73.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.8
(60.4) 		17.4
(63.3) 		19.7
(67.5) 		21.6
(70.9) 		21.6
(70.9) 		20.8
(69.4) 		20.4
(68.7) 		20.1
(68.2) 		19.8
(67.6) 		19.2
(66.6) 		17.8
(64.0) 		16.1
(61.0) 		19.2
(66.5)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3
(0.1) 		4
(0.2) 		11
(0.4) 		48
(1.9) 		106
(4.2) 		129
(5.1) 		126
(5.0) 		106
(4.2) 		99
(3.9) 		151
(5.9) 		70
(2.8) 		20
(0.8) 		873
(34.5)
Source: Climate-Data.org[2]

Demographics

According to the 2011 India census, Krishnarajanagara had a population of 35,805. Its gender ratio is relatively balanced, with 17,900 male residents and 17,905 female residents. Krishnarajanagara has an average literacy rate of 78.2%. with male literacy being 81.8%, and female literacy being 74.5%. In Krishnarajanagara, 9.9% of the population is under 6 years of age.[3]

Galleries

  • Taluk boundary before creation of Saligrama Taluk
    Taluk boundary before creation of Saligrama Taluk
  • Taluk boundary same as Assembly Constituency as per 2011 Census before creation of Saligrama Taluk
    Taluk boundary same as Assembly Constituency as per 2011 Census before creation of Saligrama Taluk
  • C.M. Road within the town
    C.M. Road within the town
  • Kandenahalli Bridge on the northeast of the town
    Kandenahalli Bridge on the northeast of the town

See also

References

  1. ^ "Krishnarajanagara topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Krishnarajanagara climate: Temperature Krishnarajanagara & Weather By Month - Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". Retrieved 21 March 2023.


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