Mandya district facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mandya district "French Rock subdivision (1930-39)"
District of Karnataka
Death spot of Tipu Sultan in Srirangapatna Fort, Yoga Narasimha Temple in Melukote, Shivanasamudra Falls, Bheemeshwari in Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, Merger of rivers near Srirangapatna
Location in Karnataka
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Division	Mysuru
Established	1 July 1939
Headquarters	Mandya
Talukas	Mandya Malavalli Maddur Nagamangala Krishnarajpet Pandavapura Srirangapatna
Area
• Total	4,961 km2 (1,915 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,805,769
• Density	363.99/km2 (942.74/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code	IN-KA-MA
Vehicle registration	KA-11,(KA-54 nagamangala)
Sex ratio	1.015 ♂/♀
Literacy	70.40 %
Lok Sabha constituency	Mandya Lok Sabha constituency
Climate	Tropical Semi-arid (Köppen)
Precipitation	691 millimetres (27.2 in)
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	16 °C (61 °F)

Mandya District is an important administrative area in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the southern part of Karnataka. The district was created on July 1, 1939, from a larger area that was once part of Mysore district.

Mandya District shares its borders with several other districts. To the south, it is next to Mysore and Chamarajangar. To the west, you'll find Hassan District, and to the north, Tumkur District. On the eastern side, it borders Ramanagara district.

The main city and headquarters of Mandya District is Mandya. In 2011, about 1.8 million people lived in the district.

Where is Mandya District?

Mandya District is found between 12°13' to 13°04' North latitude and 76°19' to 77°20' East longitude. It covers an area of about 4,961 square kilometers. The city of Mandya is the center for all administrative activities in the district.

Rivers in Mandya

Mandya District is home to five rivers. The most important one is the Kaveri River. It also has four smaller rivers that flow into the Kaveri: Hemavathi, Shimsha, Lokapavani, and Veeravaishnavi. These rivers are very important for the district's agriculture.

How is Mandya District Governed?

DC office, Mandya

Mandya District is divided into 7 smaller areas called taluks. These taluks are grouped into two main subdivisions.

• The Mandya subdivision includes the taluks of Mandya, Maddur, and Malavalli.
• The Pandavapura subdivision includes Pandavapura, Srirangapatna, Nagamangala, and Krishnarajpet Taluks.

What is the Economy Like?

Paddy fields near Srirangapatna

Since Mandya District is located near the Kaveri River, farming is the most important job here. It is the biggest part of Mandya's economy. Farmers in Mandya grow many different crops.

The main crops are paddy (which is rice before it's processed) and sugarcane. Other important crops include jowar, maize, cotton, banana, ragi, coconut, pulses, and various vegetables.

How Do People Travel in Mandya?

Maddur railway station

Mandya District has a good network of roads. Several important national highways, like NH-275, NH 948, and NH-150A, pass through the district.

The district has:

• 73 kilometers of National Highways
• 467 kilometers of State Highways
• 2,968 kilometers of major district roads

Mandya also has several railway stations. These stations are part of the "South Western Railways" network in India.

• Mandya railway station
• Maddur railway station
• Pandavapura railway station
• Srirangapattana railway station
• BG Nagar railway station

Who Lives in Mandya District?

According to the 2011 census, Mandya district had a population of about 1,805,769 people. This number is similar to the population of a country like The Gambia. The district is ranked 263rd in India based on its population.

The population density is about 365 people per square kilometer. Between 2001 and 2011, the population grew by 2.55%. For every 1,000 males, there were 989 females. The literacy rate, which is how many people can read and write, was about 70.14%.

About 17.08% of the people in Mandya District live in cities or towns.

Languages Spoken

Languages of Mandya district (2011)      Kannada (91.92%)     Urdu (4.24%)     Tamil (1.34%)     Telugu (1.30%)     Others (1.20%)

In 2011, most people in Mandya District spoke Kannada as their first language (91.92%). Other languages spoken include Urdu (4.24%), Tamil (1.34%), and Telugu (1.30%).

Famous People from Mandya District

Many well-known people have come from Mandya District, including:

• Ambareesh - A famous film actor and politician.
• Anasuya Shankar - Also known as Triveni, a popular novelist who wrote in the Kannada language.
• Jayalalithaa - The 5th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, who was born in Melukote in Pandavapura taluk.
• S M Krishna - A former Chief Minister of Karnataka, former Governor of Maharashtra, and former External Affairs Minister for the Government of India.
• K. S. L. Swamy - A filmmaker and actor.
• Jayalakshmi Seethapura - A folklorist and writer from Pandavapura taluk.
• Mandya Ramesh - A talented theatre and film actor.
• Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar - A well-known filmmaker.
• H. L. Nagegowda - A folklorist, writer, and the founder of the 'Jaanapada loka' museum. He was born in Nagamangala taluk.
• P. T. Narasimhachar - A poet from Melukote.
• K. S. Narasimhaswamy - A Kannada poet, born in Kikkeri, K. R. Pete taluk.
• Prem - A film director.
• C S Puttaraju - A former Minor Irrigation Minister of Karnataka Government and former Member of Parliament.
• B. S. Ranga - A filmmaker.
• Ramya - A South Indian actress and the youngest Member of Parliament in India's 15th Loksabha.
• H. R. Shastry - A veteran actor in Kannada films.
• Vijaya Narasimha - A Kannada film lyricist from Pandavapura taluk.
• Shani Mahadevappa - A veteran actor.
• Malavalli Mahadevaswamy - A popular folk singer.
• B.S.Yediyurappa - Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Mandya para niños