Kanakapura


Kanakapura is a city and the headquarters of Kanakapura Taluk in the Ramanagara district in the state of Karnataka, India. Situated 55 km from the city Bengaluru, this city is famous for the production of silk and granite. It is located among the lush green forests of the state of Karnataka and The town is a tourism hotspot and an often visited tourist favorite in the entire state of Karnataka, as it has something for everyone ranging from avid trekkers to history buffs and wildlife enthusiasts.

Geography

Kanakapura is located at. It has an average elevation of 638 metres.
Kanakapura is situated 55 km south to Bangalore on National Highway NH 209, on the banks of the river Arkavathi and 27 km from Ramanagara and 96 km from Mysore.
NH 209 passes via Kanakapura.

Demographics

India census, Kanakapura had a population of 47,047. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kanakapura has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 59%. In Kanakapura, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Now Kanakapura is City Municipality Council.
Kanakapura has 6 Hobli's each located approximately 16.5 from Kanakapura town.
As of the 2011 India census, Kanakapura had a population of 54014 individuals. The average literacy rate stood at 81.08%.

Languages

is the major and official language.