Bannur is a

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in T.Narasipura Taluk, Mysore district in the state of

Karnataka Karnataka ( ) is a States and union territories of India, state in the southwestern region of India. It was Unification of Karnataka, formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, States Re ...

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. It is located at . It has an average elevation of T.Narasipura Taluk Near Somanathapur Temple. It is about 25 kilometers from the city of

Mysuru Mysore ( ), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city functioned as the capital of the ...

and around 30 kilometers from

Mandya Mandya is a city in the state of Karnataka. It is the headquarter of Mandya district, Sugar factories contribute to the major economic output. It is also called Sugar City (Kannada: ''Sakkare Nagara'') because sugarcane is a major crop grown ...

History

This place was known as Banniyur, Vanniyur, Vahinipura, Varniyur. It is known that Sripurusha in the 8th century during the rule of

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made this as his capital. It is the birthplace of Vyasaraya, a scholar of Dvaita Siddhanta.

Bannur temple

Bannur temple is located right opposite to the bus station. The temple is dedicated to

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Hemadryamba. The temple car is decorated during festival times and dragged along the town in a procession of musicians and dancers. Thousands of people takes part in this festival which is conducted in February every year Temple in Bannur

Bannur Sheep

Bannur Sheep is an indigenous breed of sheep known for its excellent quality of meat and wool. The meat of this sheep is a delicacy in Karnataka, especially in traditional dishes during festivals and special occasions. The breed has been in existence for over 500 years and has been selectively bred by local farmers to suit the environmental conditions of the region. It is highly valued for its adaptability, resistance to diseases, and low maintenance requirements. Bannur sheep are medium-sized animals, with mature rams (males) weighing between 45 and 55 kg and mature ewes (females) weighing between 35 and 45 kg. The breed has a distinctive appearance, with a long, narrow head, long ears, and a slightly curved nose. Bannur sheep have a white or light brown coat, with a wool density of 1.5 to 2.5 kg per sheep. Sheep farming is integrated with agriculture in the region, where farmers utilize the sheep for grazing on fallow lands and crop residues, enhancing soil fertility with their manure.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Bannur Town Municipal Council has a population of 21,896 of which 10,849 are males while 11,047 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of children with age of 0-6 is 2366 which is 10.81% of total population of Bannur (TMC). In Bannur Town Municipal Council, the female sex ratio is of 1018 against state average of 973. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Bannur is around 1040 compared to Karnataka state average of 948. The literacy rate of Bannur city is 70.75% lower than state average of 75.36%. In Bannur, male literacy is around 74.85%, while female literacy rate is 66.72%. The Bannur Town Municipal Council has total administration over 5,186 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Town Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Image gallery

File:Bannur coconut farm.jpg, Coconut Farm File:Temple car. Bannur.jpg, Decorated temple car File:Bannur. SRP Road.jpg, SRP Road File:Bannur.Ganesha Temple.jpg, Ganesh Temple

References

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