Turuvekere

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native_name = Turuvekere | type = city | latd = 13.16 | longd = 76.67
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Tumkur
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altitude = 794
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 13,275| population_density =
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postal_code = 57227
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Turuvekere is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Turuvekere is located at coord|13.16|N|76.67|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Turuvekere.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Turuvekere] ] It has an average elevation of 794 metres (2604 feet).To know more about Turuvekere, Tumkur district click http://www.kannadaratna.com/tour/turuvekere.html detail article on Turuvekere by senior journalist T.M.Satish Chief Editor Kannadaratna.com

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Turuvekere had a population of 13,275. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Turuvekere has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. In Turuvekere, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

About 12 km, South of the Banasandra railway station. Turuvekere was once an “Agrahara' or ‘Rent-Free Village' granted to scholarly Brahmins in the 13th century A.D.

Temples

Turuvekere is home to a number of Hoysala temples, including the Temple of Channakeshava, built by Mahadandanayaka Somanna, the Gangadhareshwara Temple, Chennigaraya Swamy Temple, Moole Shankareshwara Temple, and the largest, Beterayaswamy Temple.

References

Visit pictures of Turuvekere at - http://www.kannadaratna.com/tour/turuvekere.html

* http://www.badarikashrama.org/indiacenter - Badarikashama at Madihalli, Turuvekere Taluk.