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Mandya

Coordinates: 12°31′N 76°54′E / 12.52°N 76.9°E / 12.52; 76.9
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[All THIS INFORMATION GIVEN BY MITHUN KURAHATTI FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THIS LINK https://youtube.com/@nimma_hudga_mithun?feature=shared ] Mandya is a city located in the state of Karnataka, India. It's known for its agricultural significance, particularly in the production of sugarcane and paddy. Mandya is also home to various cultural and historical sites, including temples and colonial-era architecture.[1]

Key Features - *Agriculture*: Mandya is often referred to as the "sugar city" due to its prominent sugarcane industry. - *Cultural Heritage*: The city has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous temples, festivals, and traditional art forms. - *Historical Significance*: Mandya has historical sites dating back to the Hoysala and Vijayanagara empires. - *Education*: Mandya is home to various educational institutions, including universities and colleges.

Places to Visit - *Melukote*: A historic town with ancient temples and scenic views. - *Pandavapura*: A town with historical significance and temples. - *Krishnarajasagara Dam*: A dam on the Kaveri River with scenic views.

Cuisine - *Traditional Karnataka Cuisine*: Mandya is known for its traditional Karnataka dishes, including rice, ragi, and various vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

If you have any specific questions about Mandya or would like more information, feel free to ask!

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Mandya district.

{{Infobox settlement BY MITHUN KURHATTI AN AI SPECIALIST AND EDITOR 

name                            = Mandya

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History

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Mandya celebrated its 75th year anniversary (Amrutha Mahothsava) in 2015. The KRS dam was built by Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV and M. Visvesvaraya in Mandya, opening in 1932. Mandya is home to a number of historically important sites. In 2016, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavated another 13 ft (4.0 m) statue of Bahubali, a much revered figure among Jains. He was the son of Adinath, the first tirthankara of Jainism, and the younger brother of Bharata Chakravartin, identified with the 3rd – 9th centuries in Arthipura, Mandya district. The excavation is expected to be completed by 2018.[5][needs update] The Archaeological Survey of India has also excavated an 8th-century statue of Bahubali in Arthipura, Maddur, Mandya, Karnataka, that is 3 ft (0.91 m) feet wide and 3.5 ft (1.1 m) tall.[6]

Mandya RTO Code is KA11[7]

Geography

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Mandya is located at 12°31′N 76°54′E / 12.52°N 76.9°E / 12.52; 76.9.[8] It has an average elevation of 678 metres (2,224 ft).

Demographics

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As per the 2011 India census,[9] Mandya had a population of 137,358. The sex ratio is 1000 females per 1000 males, higher than the state average of 973. Mandya has an average literacy rate of 85.32%, higher than the state average of 75.36%: male literacy is 89.39%, and female literacy is 81.29%. 10.14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes constitute 13.40% while Scheduled Tribes constitute 1.17% of the total population of Mandya (CMC).[10]

Religions in Mandya city (2011)[11]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 78.55%
Islam
 
 17.71%
Christianity
 
 2.20%
Jainism
 
 1.44%
Other or not stated
 
 0.11%
Languages of Mandya City[12]
  1. Kannada (69.88%)
  2. Urdu (17.76%)
  3. Tamil (4.79%)
  4. Telugu (3.16%)
  5. Hindi (1.87%)
  6. Marathi (1.46%)
  7. Others (1.39%)

Transport

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The Mandya railway station is located in the city centre, well connected to Mysuru and Bengaluru. There are daily train services to Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochuveli, Mangalore, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Hubli, Ballari and weekly trains to Varanasi, Darbhanga, Jaipur, Ajmer. The city has a KSRTC bus stand with frequent buses to Bangalore and Mysore. The NH-275/SH-88 is a major highway passing through the city.[13]

Climate

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Climate data for Mandya (1991–2020, extremes 1972–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 35.6
(96.1) 		36.8
(98.2) 		38.0
(100.4) 		39.6
(103.3) 		39.1
(102.4) 		37.9
(100.2) 		34.4
(93.9) 		34.0
(93.2) 		35.1
(95.2) 		33.5
(92.3) 		33.0
(91.4) 		36.6
(97.9) 		39.6
(103.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.1
(86.2) 		32.4
(90.3) 		34.7
(94.5) 		35.0
(95.0) 		33.9
(93.0) 		30.6
(87.1) 		29.5
(85.1) 		29.3
(84.7) 		30.1
(86.2) 		29.7
(85.5) 		29.1
(84.4) 		28.6
(83.5) 		31.1
(88.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.5
(59.9) 		17.3
(63.1) 		19.9
(67.8) 		21.9
(71.4) 		21.7
(71.1) 		20.7
(69.3) 		20.3
(68.5) 		20.3
(68.5) 		20.0
(68.0) 		19.8
(67.6) 		18.2
(64.8) 		16.1
(61.0) 		19.3
(66.7)
Record low °C (°F) 8.0
(46.4) 		9.0
(48.2) 		11.1
(52.0) 		15.0
(59.0) 		11.7
(53.1) 		12.1
(53.8) 		15.0
(59.0) 		12.2
(54.0) 		12.7
(54.9) 		12.3
(54.1) 		10.1
(50.2) 		8.1
(46.6) 		8.0
(46.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.8
(0.03) 		1.1
(0.04) 		13.7
(0.54) 		53.2
(2.09) 		94.8
(3.73) 		60.4
(2.38) 		50.5
(1.99) 		91.4
(3.60) 		122.5
(4.82) 		176.9
(6.96) 		54.6
(2.15) 		12.9
(0.51) 		732.8
(28.85)
Average rainy days 0.2 0.2 1.0 3.4 5.7 4.0 4.7 6.0 6.5 8.9 4.1 1.1 45.7
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 41 35 33 42 51 65 67 67 63 67 64 54 54
Source: India Meteorological Department[14][15][16]
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  • DC office
    DC office
  • Kaveri park
    Kaveri park
  • Horticulture department, where the 'Phala Pushpa Pradarshana' happens every year in Mandya
    Horticulture department, where the 'Phala Pushpa Pradarshana' happens every year in Mandya
  • Entrance of Carmel convent school, Mandya
    Entrance of Carmel convent school, Mandya
  • Court complex
    Court complex
  • Vishveshwaraiah stadium
    Vishveshwaraiah stadium

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nimmma_hudga_Mithun". YouTube. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. ^ "50th Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (July 2012 to June 2013)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Pin Code". citypincode.pk. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  5. ^ Girish, M. B. (23 February 2016) [4 December 2015], "Another Jain centre under excavation in Mandya district", Deccan Chronicle
  6. ^ "Eighth Century Jain Temple Discovered in Maddur", The New Indian Express, Express News Service, 7 January 2015, archived from the original on 10 January 2015
  7. ^ "Transport Department, Karnataka". etc.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandya". fallingrain.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  9. ^ "City summary".
  10. ^ "Census of India 2011". Census Commission of India.
  11. ^ "C-1 Population By Religious Community - Karnataka". Census of India.
  12. ^ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Karnataka (Urban)". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  13. ^ "Sugar industry". karnataka.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Station: Mandya Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 473–474. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M100. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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