Krishnarajanagara
Coordinates12°26′14″N 76°22′50″E
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictMysore
Yadathore1934
FounderKrishnaraja Wodeyar IV
Governing bodyTown Municipal Council
Unit prefMetric
Area total8.6 km²
Area rural596.02 km²
Elevation786 m
Population total35805
Population rural216852
Population as of2011
OfficialKannada
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
PIN571602
Telephone code08223
Registration plateKA-45, KA-09, KA-55
Websitekrnagaratown.mrc.gov.in
TalukKrishnarajanagara

Krishnarajanagara is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the administrative center of Krishnarajanagara Taluk.

Geography

Krishnarajanagara is located on the northern part of Mysore district, west of the Krishna Raja Sagara Reservoir. It has an average elevation of 786 metres above sea level.[1] NH-373, also known as SH-57 passes through the town of K.R.Nagara.

Climate

Krishnarajanagara has Tropical Savanna Climate under the Köppen climate classification. On average, the town receives the least amount of rainfall in January, and the most in October.

Demographics

According to the 2011 India census, Krishnarajanagara had a population of 35,805. Its gender ratio is relatively balanced, with 17,900 male residents and 17,905 female residents. Krishnarajanagara has an average literacy rate of 78.2%. with male literacy being 81.8%, and female literacy being 74.5%. In Krishnarajanagara, 9.9% of the population is under 6 years of age.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Krishnarajanagara topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  2. ^ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011.". Retrieved March 21, 2023.