Saraswathipuram, Mysore

Saraswathipuram is a residential suburb of Mysore city in Karnataka province, India.

Saraswathipuram, Mysore
Coordinates: 12.29939°N 76.62476°E / 12.29939; 76.62476
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictMysorae
Time zoneUTC+5:25 (IST)
PIN
570009[1]
Chandramowleshwara Temple

It is located on the western side of Mysore, and is sometimes considered part of downtown Mysore because of its proximity to the city center.[2]

There is a post office at Saraswathipuram.

Academic Community

Saraswathipuram was originally designed as a residential arrangement for teachers and most of the residents were academicians. But recently people from all works of life have settled there. The academicians form a majority even now because th University of Mysore and many other major organizations are located in Saraswathipuram. The area is considered an upmarket place because of its shaded streets and beautiful parks.

Notable landmarks

Kukkarahalli lake

Kukkarahalli Lake is located in Saraswathipuram. This is a property of the University of Mysore and maintained by the university administration. The lake was created in 1864 for irrigation purpose. Nowadays it is used a source of drinking water for the city. The lake has a three kilometer long perimeter track which is popular among joggers and trekkers. The biodiversity of the lake area is impressive with many species of birds present in this area. preserve the lake by implementing several remedial measures.

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See also
  • Happy Man Park
  • Kamakshi Hospital
  • Happy Man Park
  • Saraswathipuram park
  • Kuvempu School
  • Park gate
  • Muslim Hostel

References
  1. "Pin Code of Saraswathipuram in Mysore, Karnataka".
  2. "Saraswathipuram, Mysore address, location, Pincode 570009". asklaila.com.
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