Narasimharajapura

Narasimharajapura is a panchayat town and taluk headquarters in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It belongs to the Malenadu region of Chikmagalur district. The nearest railway stations are Bhadravathi (45 km), Shivamogga (55 km) and Tarikere (67 km). It was formerly known as Yedehalli until 1882. Shri benjamin Luis has included under epigraphy of Karnataka in 6th Samputa. In 1915, Yuvaraja Shri Narasimharaja Wodeyar visited Yedehalli and in his memory, the town was named after him as Narasimharajapura, now called N.R. Pura. This taluk had 65 gramas, as of date 42 shasanas are available. This taluk was ruled by Ganga, Kadamba, Santhara, Hoysala and Vijayanagara kings.

Desa Pisangsambo

N.R.Pura
Taluk
Nickname(s): 
N.R.Pura
Desa Pisangsambo
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13.62°N 75.52°E / 13.62; 75.52
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Named forKanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar
Government
 • TypeTown Panchayat
 • BodyGovernment of Karnataka
Elevation
697 m (2,287 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total7,441
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577134
Vehicle registrationKA-18
Websitehttp://www.narasimharajapuratown.mrc.gov.in

Geography

Narasimharajapura is located at 13.62°N 75.52°E / 13.62; 75.52.[1] It has an average elevation of 697 m (2,287 ft)[2]. Temperatures reach no more than 30° degree Celsius. Belonging to the Malenadu region, it experiences good rain throughout the year.

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census,[3] Narasimharajapura had a population of 7,441. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Narasimharajapura has an average literacy rate of 91%, higher than the state average of 75.3%: male literacy is 93%, and female literacy is 88%. In Narasimharajapura, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Attractions

The Shri Atishaya Kshetra Simhanagadde is located near the town and is famous for the Atishaya (place of miracles) of Goddess Jwalamalini - Yakshini (guardian spirit) of the Eighth Tirthankara, Shri Bhagwan Chandraprabhu in Jainism. The Simhanagadde Jwalamalini Temple is located at Simhanagadde town near Narasimharajapura in Chikkamagaluru district.[4]

Shri Kshetra Simhanagadde is famous for the Atishaya (place of miracles) of Jwalamalini Devi - Yakshini (guardian spirit) of the Eighth Tirthankara, Shri Bhagwan Chandraprabhu in Jainism.[5]

Six temples are located in Jwalamalini Atishaya Kshetra, Simhanagadde. Both antique and latest sorts of temples are present at this place.

Distance From NR Pura / Narashimharapura.

How to get there
  • Nearest Airport: Mangaluru Airport or Bangalore International Airport
  • Nearest Railhead: Nearest major Railway Station is Shivamogga
  • Road: Narasimharajapura or NR Pura is well connected by road network. More buses are available from Shivamogga and Koppa. TCS Koppa and KKB Expresses(Also known as "Shri Annapoorneshwari") are the major bus transport in that city. KSRTC Buses are available to Narasimharajapura to/from Bengaluru.[4][6][7]

Famous people
  • M. K. Indira - popular Kannada novelist
  • Sudeep - well-known actor in Kannada cinema
  • H G Govinde Gowda - Former Education minister, Govt. of Karnataka, Freedom Fighter
  • D N Jeevaraj - Former Food And Civil Supplies Minister, Govt. of Karnataka

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Narasimharajapura
  2. "Elevation of Narasimharajapura". Archived from the original on 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. Narasimharajapura
  5. Simhanagadde - Jain.org
  6. Simhanagadde
  7. Jain Teerth - Shri Simhanagadde Jwalamalini
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