Channagiri
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Channagiri ಚನ್ನಗಿರಿ arecanut land |
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| Nickname(s): The land of arecanut | |
 Channagiri
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| Coordinates: 14°02′N 75°56′E / 14.03°N 75.93°ECoordinates: 14°02′N 75°56′E / 14.03°N 75.93°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Are-Malenadu |
| District | Davanagere |
| Government | |
| • Type | constitutional |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 185,170 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-17 |
| Website | karnataka |
Channagiri is a panchayat town in Davanagere district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is a taluk headquarters in Davanagere District.
It is said that the hill was fortified by Rani Chennamma of Keladi (1672–1697), queen of Keladi Nayaka Kingdom and town was named after her.
Channagiri is located at 14°02′N 75°56′E / 14.03°N 75.93°E. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2171 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Channagiri had a population of 18,517. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Channagiri has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 67%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. it comes under semi-malnad region.
The city has multiethnic population. Most of them are Hindus (Veerashaivas/Lingayaths) and Sunni Muslims[syeds],Jains. Every year Hazrat Mohammed Shah Mastan Qhadri R.A Uroos held at channagiri town and Anjaneya Swamy Ratotsawa at Muddenahalli and Gaddigeshwara Utsava is held for three days. On this occasion, the Mutt will arrange with Prasadam thrice a day. Most beautiful scene to see will be Pallakki Utsava and Veeragaase played there. The Channagiri is blessed by Hazrat Mohammed Shah Mastan Qhadri R.A. and Dargah is located in the heart of the city. The main temples in town are situated on hills. One is at Mudenahalli (Aanjaneya) and other at Fort (Ranganathaswamy). Gowramma Street is in the heart of city. This street is famous for Gowramma temple.
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