Area 3 km² | Founded by Panchalas Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Nearest city Malavalli | |
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Halaguru or Halagur is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is situated at NH 209 and state highway Halaguru to Begepalli.Halaguru is one of the oldest towns in Mandya district. It is 82 km from Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka. Halaguru had history of seven great blacksmiths who had ruled the town. Around 1000 people belong to Vishwakarma (caste) community and they are living in the same street called Achar street most of them are Goldsmiths. This is the only place in Karnataka where Vishwakarma people found majority. It is located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. Main river is Shimsa river one of the tribute of Kaveri. River Kaveri located 15 km from the town at Bheemeshwari camp. It is one of the famous tourist attractions, other tourist places are Muthathi, Kokrebellur, Mekedaatu Gannal falls and Shivanasamudra Falls.
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Map of Halaguru, Karnataka 571421
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Halaguru had a population of 9,280 with 4,649 males and 4,6310 females.