Channagiri facts for kids
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Channagiri
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 Channagiri
Location in Karnataka
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Malenadu |
| District | Davanagere |
| Government | |
| • Type | constitutional |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185,170 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
577213
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| Telephone code | 08189 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-17 |
Channagiri is a town in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Davanagere district. Since 1997, Channagiri has been the main town (headquarters) of its local area, called a 'taluk'. Before that, it was part of the Shivamogga District.
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How Channagiri Got Its Name
Long ago, this area was known as Asandinadu when the Western Ganga dynasty ruled it. Over time, different kingdoms took control. These included the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Pandyas of Uchchangi.
In the 17th century, the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom became powerful here. A famous queen, Rani Chennamma of Keladi (who ruled from 1672 to 1697), is said to have built a strong fort on the hill. The town of Channagiri was then named after her, combining 'Chenna' from her name and 'giri' meaning hill.
Where is Channagiri?
Channagiri is found at specific coordinates: 14.03 degrees North and 75.93 degrees East. It sits at an average height of about 662 meters (2,171 feet) above sea level.
People of Channagiri
According to the 2001 India census, Channagiri had a population of 18,517 people. About 52% of the population were males and 48% were females.
Channagiri has a good average literacy rate of 71%. This is higher than the national average of 59.5% for India. Among males, the literacy rate was 74%, and for females, it was 67%. About 13% of the population was under 6 years old.
Channagiri Hill Fort
Channagiri has an old hill fort that was built around 1770. It rises about 200 feet high to the west of the town. The fort has two strong walls made of rubble, protected by moats (ditches filled with water). The main entrance is on the north side, where the ground is not as steep.
Inside the fort, at the very top of the hill, there is a temple dedicated to Sri Ranganatha. This temple is also known as Bete-Ranganatha. It features a statue of Vishnu standing upright, holding a chakra (disc) and a sankha (conch shell) in his back hands. He also holds an arrow in his front hands. Below him is a small pedestal with Garuda, a mythical bird. There are also carvings of his consorts on each side.
To the southwest of this temple, there is a smaller shrine. It is dedicated to Bhutappa and contains the head of the god, whose tongue sticks out of his mouth.
Getting Around Channagiri
National Highway 369 passes through Channagiri. This highway connects the cities of Chitradurga and Shivamogga.
Famous People from Channagiri
- Dhondia Wagh: An early freedom fighter who was born in Channagiri.
- J. H. Patel: He served as a former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
- H. S. Venkateshamurthy: A well-known poet and playwright who writes in the Kannada Language.
- M. Chidananda Murthy: A respected Kannada writer, researcher, and historian.
- Syed Naseer Hussain: An Indian politician.
See also
In Spanish: Channagiri para niños
