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'''Ranibennur''' [Ranebennur] (AMRUT city) is a major city in [[Haveri district]] and in Central [[Karnataka]], [[India]].It is situated {{convert|300|km}} northwest of [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include [[Hubballi]] (108&nbsp;km) and [[Mangalore|Mangaluru]] (271&nbsp;km). It is also the largest city in [[Haveri]] [[Haveri district|district]], both in terms of Area of ULB and Population.And also main Education centre with Engineering college & several degree colleges & most Number of ICSE & CBSE Schools situated in Ranebennur city. Ranebennur is Famous for its Biranji Rice, Mirchi-Mandaki & Hesaru vade specially made Egg Rice & Delicious Ranebennur famous Mutton Enne khara food
'''Ranebennur''' is a town and a city municipal council in [[Haveri district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is situated about 300 km north west of [[Bangalore]], the capital of Karnataka.


<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/617/download/2116/DH_2011_2910_PART_B_DCHB_HAVERI.pdf|access-date= 4 July 2023|title= Haveri district 2011 census data hand book}}</ref>
==History==
Popularly known as the "Gateway to North Karnataka", The name of the city is derived from the term ''Rani-bennuru'', literally meaning Queen's resting place. From the late 17th century onwards, the city was a part of the Regency of Bombay until the independence of [[India]] in 1947, when [[Bombay]] merged into the Republic of India.

==Ranibennur Taluk==
Ranibennur is a taluk famous for its rich commodity market. Commodities like [[cotton]] yarn, cotton seed, [[oil seed]]s, red [[chile pepper|chilli]], [[betel nut]] and betel leaf are openly traded on the burgeoning local market.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. {{Coord|14.62|N|75.62|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Ranibennur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ranibennur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|605|m|ft}}. One of Karnataka's most important rivers – the [[Tungabhadra]] – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur [[taluk]]. Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake<ref>{{cite web |url=http://travel.goudar.com/2010/10/madagh-masur-lake.html |title=mahiti - Travel ..: Madagh Masur Lake, Karnataka (with photos) |website=travel.goudar.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131054015/http://travel.goudar.com/2010/10/madagh-masur-lake.html |archive-date=2011-01-31}}</ref> flows from [[Hirekerur]] taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river.
Ranibennur is located at {{coord|14.62|N|75.62|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Ranibennur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ranibennur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 605&nbsp;metres (1984&nbsp;ft).


The nearest airport is at [[Hubballi]], 108&nbsp;km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271&nbsp;km and 300&nbsp;km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains.
Link from www.mapmyindia.com site:
http://www.mapmyindia.com/?cx=-1585205&cy=4620961&cz=9


Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105&nbsp;km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300&nbsp;km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur.
=== Rivers ===

One of Karnataka's most important river - [[Tungabhadra]] - flows along the border of Ranibennur taluk in the south. This river is getting polluted by industries.
===Fauna===
Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. [[Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary]] is home to [[blackbuck]], [[Great Indian Bustard]] and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Ranibennur had a population of 89,594. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ranibennur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 64%. In Ranibennur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Ranebennur has a population of 106,365. Males constitute 50.7% of the population and females 49.3%. Ranebennur has a literacy rate of 60.98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 60.16% and female literacy is 61.8%. In Ranebennur, 10.8% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Economy==
==Economy==
The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar ([[sorghum]]) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. Coconut, [[brinjal]], maize, betel leaves, and tomatoes are the other crops grown here both as produce and for their seeds. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the [[southwest monsoon]] and hence gets challenging at times. the [[Tunga River|Upper Tunga]] project, if completed, will be a boon for the farmers in this region.<ref>http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref> [[Sericulture]] (rearing of [[silkworms]]) is growing in popularity among the farmers. [[Mulberry]] plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour-intensive activity and hence well suited to this region.
===Agriculture===
Bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar ([[sorghum]]) are very well suited for the semi-arid climate. Coconut, [[brinjal]], maize, betel leaves and tomatoes are the other crops grown here. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the [[southwest monsoon]] and hence gets challenging at times. Upper Tunga[http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm] project if completed will be a boon for the farmers in this region.


Ranebennur is home to a rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, [[cottonseed]], [[oilseeds]], red chilli, [[betel nut]], and [[betel leaf]] are traded. Ranebennur has a seed multiplication industry. Several seed companies are located and operating in the city. Ranebennur is also known for its wholesale cloth market and all type of wholesale business.
===Sericulture===
[[Sericulture]] (rearing of [[silkworms]]) is growing in popularity among the farmers. [[Mulbery]] plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour intensive activity and hence well suited to this region.
Sarees are also a very vast market.

===Business===
Ranibennur is a taluk famous for its rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, cotton seed, oil seeds, red chilli, betel nut and betel leaf are openly traded on the burgeoning local market.

==Cuisine==
''[[Jolada rotti]] with badnekai yengai'' ([[sorghum]] bread with [[brinjal]] curry) is the favourite of the people of this region. Other specialities include ''biranji anna'',''mirchi(stuffed chilli) and mandakki''.

==Tourist Attractions==

* '''Ranebennur Wild Life Sanctuary'''<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf
|title=Karnataka, The Tourist Paradise
|publisher=
|accessdate=2008-10-17
}}</ref> in [[Haveri District]]


* The '''Temple of Mukteswara''' at Chaudadanapura


* '''Mallari Temple at Gudda Guddaapura''' near Ranebennur


===History and Religion===
Ranibennur is home to various religions including sub castes of [[Hindus]], [[Muslims]], [[Jains]], [[Christians]], [[Buddhists]] etc.

The famous temple in Ranibennur is "Basavanna Temple" which is located in Doddapete. Also two old forts are there in Ranibennur that are 250 years of old. <br />
A few kilometers outside the city is the "Adavi Hanumappa" Temple dedicated to [[Lord Hanuman]].


==Transportation==
Ranibennur is well connected by road and rail. National Highway #4 that connects Bangalore to Pune passes through Ranebennur. NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) and KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) have excellent bus services to every corner of Karnataka. Many private buses pass through Ranibennur for overnight travel to Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Mumbai. Several trains pass through Ranibennur Railway Station everyday giving daily connections to Bangalore, Hubli and faraway places like Mumbai, Chennai, and cities in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Nearest airport is Hubli where [[Air Deccan]] and [[Kingfisher Airlines]] provide daily flights to Belgaum, Bangalore and Mumbai.

===Wildlife===
The Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary (119 km²) was declared as a sanctuary mainly to protect [[blackbuck]]s. It comprises two unconnected portions, an eastern and a western bit. The sanctuary has a core zone of 14.87 km² and a buffer-cum tourism zone of 104.13 km². The area is covered mainly by scrub forest and Eucalyptus plantations, and is also inhabited by the highly endangered [[Great Indian Bustard]] and the wolf. However, the Great Indian Bustard has not been sighted in the sanctury since around 2002 and may be locally extinct. Blackbuck are pleantiful with a count of more than 6000 in the 2005 census. Agricultural fields surround the sanctuary.One of the most populr animal in the world called "Krishnamruga" is available to see in this Sanctuary only.The best time to visit is between October and March for observing the blackbuck, while the [[bustard]] is most easily sighted from February to June.

== Notable People ==
* '''K B Koliwad'''', a former minister, an advocate , a leader of co-operative movement in the region & a pioneer in Rain Water harvesting,and served as MLA for 20 years.
* '''Shivanna Tilavalli''', [[BJP]] [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]] of the city.

== Education ==

* NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL with CBSE & ICSE'
* B.K.Gupta High School, The famous Kannada Medium School.
* S.S.R.R.S.School,The another famous Kannada Medium School.Near to Police Station.
* Sri RajaRajeshwari Girls School.
* [http://www.tagoreeducationsociety.org Rotary English Medium School, Ranibennur, The first English medium school in the town run by the Rotary Club.]
* Lions School, the Kannada medium school run by the Lions Club.
* [[Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Institute of Technology]], An engineering college offering technical education and professional degrees.
* Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's Science,commerce and art's College(RTES).
* Ranibennur Taluka Education Society's PUC Science College(RTES)
* Rashtriya Taluka Education Society, Offering 10+2 and Degree programme in Science,commerce and arts
* Municipal Boys High School is very old & famous Kannada medium school
* Rainbow Residential Public school. Opp Reliance Petrol Bunk, NH4, P.B. Road,Kamadod, Ranibennur-581115
* Om Public School- School having ICSC Syllabus and Modern Technology.
* P.K.Sanghavi English Medium School

==Technology==
[http://visionsinfotech.com/ '''VISIONS INFOTECH'''] is one of the website designing and software development Company in this regeon. They Have developed many more websites for north karnataka's most of prominant Colleges.

== External links ==
* [http://ranebennurpages.com/ '''Ranebennur Website''']
* [http://www.thejunglelook.com/Info/park.html JungleBook]
* [http://ranebennurcity.gov.in/ Govt. City Municipal Website]


==References==
==References==
* [http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm]

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==External links==
[[Category:Cities and towns in Karnataka]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060702025850/http://www.ranebennurcity.gov.in/ Ranebennur city Government website]


[[Category:Cities and towns in Haveri district]]
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[[Category:Cities in Karnataka]]
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 3 January 2025

Ranibennur
Ranibennur
City
Ranebennur
Black buck Sanctuary of Karnataka
Black buck Sanctuary of Karnataka
Nickname(s): 
(Gate way of North Karnataka, Cotton City of Karnataka & Heart of Karnataka,City of Global Seed Production Hub)
Ranibennur is located in Karnataka
Ranibennur
Ranibennur
Coordinates: 14°37′00″N 75°37′00″E / 14.6167°N 75.6167°E / 14.6167; 75.6167
Country India
StateKarnataka
Government
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
Area
 • City
42.32 km2 (16.34 sq mi)
 • Rural
850.57 km2 (328.41 sq mi)
 • Rank26
Elevation
604 m (1,982 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • City
106,406
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
 • Rural
215,549
DemonymRanebennurian
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
581115
Telephone code08373
Vehicle registrationKA-68
Websitewww.ranebennurcity.mrc.gov.in

Ranibennur [Ranebennur] (AMRUT city) is a major city in Haveri district and in Central Karnataka, India.It is situated 300 kilometres (190 mi) northwest of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include Hubballi (108 km) and Mangaluru (271 km). It is also the largest city in Haveri district, both in terms of Area of ULB and Population.And also main Education centre with Engineering college & several degree colleges & most Number of ICSE & CBSE Schools situated in Ranebennur city. Ranebennur is Famous for its Biranji Rice, Mirchi-Mandaki & Hesaru vade specially made Egg Rice & Delicious Ranebennur famous Mutton Enne khara food

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Geography

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Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. 14°37′N 75°37′E / 14.62°N 75.62°E / 14.62; 75.62.[3] It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1,985 ft). One of Karnataka's most important rivers – the Tungabhadra – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur taluk. Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake[4] flows from Hirekerur taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river.

The nearest airport is at Hubballi, 108 km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271 km and 300 km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains.

Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105 km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300 km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur.

Fauna

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Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is home to blackbuck, Great Indian Bustard and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census, Ranebennur has a population of 106,365. Males constitute 50.7% of the population and females 49.3%. Ranebennur has a literacy rate of 60.98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 60.16% and female literacy is 61.8%. In Ranebennur, 10.8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

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The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar (sorghum) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. Coconut, brinjal, maize, betel leaves, and tomatoes are the other crops grown here both as produce and for their seeds. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the southwest monsoon and hence gets challenging at times. the Upper Tunga project, if completed, will be a boon for the farmers in this region.[5] Sericulture (rearing of silkworms) is growing in popularity among the farmers. Mulberry plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour-intensive activity and hence well suited to this region.

Ranebennur is home to a rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, cottonseed, oilseeds, red chilli, betel nut, and betel leaf are traded. Ranebennur has a seed multiplication industry. Several seed companies are located and operating in the city. Ranebennur is also known for its wholesale cloth market and all type of wholesale business.

Sarees are also a very vast market.

References

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  1. ^ "Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). censusindia. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Haveri district 2011 census data hand book" (PDF). Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ranibennur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  4. ^ "mahiti - Travel ..: Madagh Masur Lake, Karnataka (with photos)". travel.goudar.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011.
  5. ^ http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_uppertunga.htm [dead link‍]
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