Pandavapura

"French Rocks" redirects here. For the New Zealand island formerly known as "French Rock", see L'Esperance Rock.

Pandavapura
Town
Pandavapura Lake
Pandavapura Lake
Map
Coordinates: 12°30′N 76°40′E / 12.5°N 76.67°E / 12.5; 76.67
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictMandya
Government
 • BodyTown Municipal Council
Area
 • Town
3.68 km2 (1.42 sq mi)
 • Rural
524 km2 (202 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Town
20,399
 • Density5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
 • Rural
162,953
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571434, 571435(R.S)
Vehicle registrationKA-54 & KA-11
Websitewww.pandavapuratown.mrc.gov.in
Railway Station
Kunthibetta

Pandavapura is a Municipality Town in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Further information: Kunti Betta

Pandavapura is located at 12°30′N 76°40′E / 12.5°N 76.67°E / 12.5; 76.67.[2] It has an average elevation of 709 metres (2326 feet).

Pandavapura temple
Lakshmi Narayanaswamy Riverside Temple, Harohalli

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Pandavapura had a population of 18,236. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Pandavapura has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 62%. In Pandavapura, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

The name Pandavapura means "Town of Pandavas". Puranas states that the Pandavas during their period of exile stayed here for some time, and Kunti, mother of the Pandavas, liked the hillock so much that it became one of her favorite haunts. The town is also named after the Pandavas because of their brief stay in this region. The name "French Rock" dates back to India's Pre-Independence days, the place was used as the camping ground by the French army, which came to help Tippu Sultan in his war against the British. It is believed that French named the small town as "French Rocks", as the town is in the vicinity of two rocky hills. After Indian Independence, these rocky hills called as "Kunti Betta" by locals. There was another smaller hill called "Kauravara betta" on the western side of the town which has been mined out of existence for its stones.
Pandavapura is approximately 130 km from Bangalore and 25 km from Mysore.

Transport

Pandavapura railway station

Pandavapura is well connected by trains and buses. Most of the trains which run between Bengaluru and Mysuru have a stoppage in Pandavapura. The Pandavapura railway station (Station Code:PANP) is 4 km away from the town. There are a few direct buses (both KSRTC & private) that ply between Bengaluru and Pandavapura.[4] KSRTC also has a bus depot in Pandavapura, under Mandya division.

Tourism

Pandavapura town is surrounded by well-known tourist spots.

Notable people

  • Assumption Church
    Assumption Church
  • Taluk hospital
    Taluk hospital
  • Amma Temple
    Amma Temple
  • Temple on highway
    Temple on highway
  • Mysore Road
    Mysore Road
  • Bus Station
    Bus Station

See also

References

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pandavapura.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pandavapura.
  1. ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pandavapur
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ^ "Karnataka Legislative Assembly Members". Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2013.