Hunsur
| Hunsur | |
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| city | |
 Hunsur
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| Coordinates: 12°18′38″N 76°16′49″E / 12.3105671°N 76.2802055°ECoordinates: 12°18′38″N 76°16′49″E / 12.3105671°N 76.2802055°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| District | Mysore |
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 43,893 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 571 105 |
| Telephone code | 08222 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-45 |
| Website |
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Hunsur is town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Hunsur Taluk administrative division.
Hunsur is situated on the eastern side of Mysore city on the way to Virajpet town. Madikeri also lies on the western side of Hunsur on another road. Hassan lies on the northern side of Hunsur and H.D.Kote town is on the southern side.
Its main claim to fame was that former Chief minister of Karnataka state Sri D. Devaraj Urs C hailed from this constituency The well known film director Hunsur Krishnamurthy also hailed from here. It connects Bangalore to the Nagarahole National Park , Madikeri , Kodagu and Mangalore.
Hunsur is also well known for timber trade, especially teak. Hunsur Teak is noted for its quality and durability; Another important trade activity is tobacco growing and tobacco auctions. Consolidated Coffee Curing Works employs many people in coffee bean processing. This location is also a growing market for sheep farming. Farmlands are spread in abundance in this beautiful town.
There are several educational institutions, including the Government First Grade College, established through the efforts of D. Devaraja Urs and St.Joseph School and College. H.P.Manjunath is the present M.L.A of Hunsur.
Hunsur is located at 12°19′N 76°17′E / 12.31°N 76.29°E. It has an average elevation of 792 metres (2598 feet). The river Lakshmana Tirtha flows though the town and is crossed by two bridges. The town is the administrative centre of Hunsur taluk, which is part of Mysore District.
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