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Country
  
India

District
  
Dharwad

Population
  
16,286 (2001)

State
  
Karnataka

Elevation
  
563 m

Local time
  
Sunday 11:18 PM

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Weather
  
24°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 50% Humidity

University
  
Govt. Ist Grade College, Alnawar

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Alnavar (Kannada: ಅಳ್ನಾವರ)is a panchayat town in Dharwad district in the state of Karnataka, India.

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Map of Alnavar, Karnataka

The place is famous for ಬಜರಂಗದಳ ಸಂಘಟನೆ and raw mangoes produced,used for making pickles. The raw mangoes are plucked when they are tender, which give distinct taste to pickles as compared to others.The raw mangoes produced here are known by name "Appi Midi " in local language Kannada.

Geography

Alnavar is located at 15.43°N 74.73°E / 15.43; 74.73. It has an average elevation of 563 metres a (1847 feet).Trains from Bangalore to Vasco da Gama passes through this station.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Alnavar had a population of 16,286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Alnavar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the most widely spoken language. and as per 2011 census population is 17228.

Entertainment in Alnavar

Alnavar is known to be a famous place in South-Western India for water sports and other water related activities(near by Dandeli). Some of them include:

1)River Rafting

2)Kayaking

3)River Crossing

There is also a Natural Jacuzzi Bath and a Coracle (Round Boat) Ride. There is also a Wildlife safari, but animal spotting has decreased lately.

There are also many private resorts & nature camps.

References

Alnavar Wikipedia