Mulabagilu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mulabagilu
Mulbagal
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Town
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| Nickname(s):
Eastern Door of Mysore Kingdom
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 Mulabagilu
Location in Karnataka
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Kolar district |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 826 m (2,710 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57,276 |
| • Density | 5,180.35/km2 (13,417.0/sq mi) |
| Languages: | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
563 131
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| Telephone code | 08159 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-07 |
Mulabagilu is a town in the Kolar district of Karnataka, India. It's located on National Highway 75. This town is special because it's the easternmost town in the state.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Mulabagilu" (pronounced Moo-la-bah-gee-loo) comes from the Kannada language. It means "eastern door." People believed Mulabagilu was the main entrance to the old state of Mysuru from the east. It was also thought to be the first place in India to see the sunrise.
A Peek into History
Local stories tell us that the famous Hanuman temple in Mulabagilu was built by Arjuna. He was one of the Pandavas from the ancient Mahabharata war. It is also believed that a wise sage named Vasishta created the statues. These statues include the main god Srinivasa, and also Padmavati, Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana.
Where is Mulabagilu?
Mulabagilu is located at 13°10′N 78°24′E / 13.17°N 78.4°E. It sits at an average height of about 827 meters (2,713 feet) above sea level.
How People Make a Living
Many people in Mulabagilu work in agriculture, which means farming. They also work with dairy (milk products), sericulture (raising silkworms), and floriculture (growing flowers). Tourism is also important because many people visit the town's temples. Farmers here rely on borewell water for their crops and for drinking.
Mulabagilu is known for its many famous temples. It's often called the "land of Temple Places." Many travel companies and transport businesses are based here. The town is also famous for a special kind of dosa called Mulabagal Dosa. Many travelers, especially bikers, stop to try this authentic dish.
Mulabagilu has busy markets for silk and vegetables. You can find many different vegetables here. These include potatoes, tomatoes, brinjal, beans, beetroot, carrots, chow-chow, and cabbage.
Roads and Railways
Mulabagilu is on NH-4. This is a modern four-lane road that connects Bengaluru to the Karnataka border near Nangali. The road is about 110 kilometers long. There are also about 354 kilometers of other major roads connecting Mulabagilu to different places.
Good news for train travel! Mulabagilu is getting a new railway line and station. This is part of a project to connect Kadapa to Bangalore, reaching up to Kolar.
Who Lives Here?
According to the census from 2001, Mulabagilu had a population of 44,031 people. About 51% of the people were male and 49% were female. The town has a good literacy rate of 61%. This is higher than the national average for India at that time. About 14% of the population was under 6 years old.
Famous People from Mulabagilu
- D. V. Gundappa: He was a well-known Kannada writer and a philosopher. People often called him DVG.
- N. Venkatachala: He was a retired judge from the Supreme court of India. He also served as the former Lokayukta for the state of Karnataka.
- Soundarya: She was a famous film actress and producer. She was born in Ganjigunte village, which is part of Mulbagal taluk.
See also
In Spanish: Mulbagal para niños
