Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is a town in the district and a
taluk
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in
Chikmagalur district, in
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 ...
. It is located at in the rain shadow region of western ghats in the
Malenadu
Malnad (or Malenadu) is a region in the state of Karnataka, India. Malenadu covers the western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats mountain range and is roughly 100 kilometers in width. It includes the districts of Uttara Kannada,Shivamog ...
region. Most of the taluk is dry, unlike much of the district. Kadur is known for
areca nut and also
coconut
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production.
It is now, the second largest town in the district and also the former capital of
Kadur district (Cuddoor district). The capital was moved to
Chikmagalur in 1865, but the district name remained. Later in 1947, the district was renamed as
Chikmagalur district.
History
Inscriptions note that
Jains settled in what is present-day Kadur during the reign of the
Western Gangas. The region then came under the
Hoysala Kingdom
The Hoysala Kingdom was a kingdom originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India, Karnataka, parts of Tamilnadu and South-Western Telangana between the 11th and the 14th centuries Common Era, CE. The c ...
and subsequently the
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire, also known as the Karnata Kingdom, was a late medieval Hinduism, Hindu empire that ruled much of southern India. It was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty, belongi ...
. During this period, the 14th-century, the lands around the hills of
Yemmedoddi were conferred upon a dependent named Mada Nayak. When he went hunting one day, he was pursued by an
elk (), which led him to lay the foundation of a fort, called ''Kad-uru'' (elk town).
The town, which served as the headquarters of a
taluk
A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluk, or taluka () is a local unit of administrative division in India and Pakistan. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administrative ...
of the same name, then passed on to the hands of the
Nayakas of Keladi. Kadur taluk, along with
Yagati, were then taken by the
Mysore Kings, who gave it to chief of Tarikere, in return for services rendered by him. However,
Hyder Ali annexed the taluk to Mysore. Later, by 1835, Yagati was absorbed into Kadur taluk. In 1876, Kadur and
Banavara were formed into one taluk, named after Banavara, which was the chief town. In 1882, Kadur was once again made the headquarters of the taluk, and in 1886, on the formation of the neighbouring
Arsikere taluk, Kadur taluk was reconstituted. This time,
Sakrepatna and portions of the Banavara taluk were added to it.
Demographics
India
census
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, Kadur had a population of 35436. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kadur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kadur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Geography
Kadur is located in the eastern part of Chikmagalur district, which has a semi-arid climate. Its elevation is around 760 metres above the mean sea level. It has a dry climate with annual rainfall less than .
In 2022, Kadur hobli received an annual rainfall of , which was excess by 57%. Meanwhile, both
Sakharayapatna and Panchanahalli hoblis received of rainfall each; highest in Kadur
taluk
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.
However the whole part of
Kadur taluk
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doesn't belongs to
Malenadu
Malnad (or Malenadu) is a region in the state of Karnataka, India. Malenadu covers the western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats mountain range and is roughly 100 kilometers in width. It includes the districts of Uttara Kannada,Shivamog ...
region only the western and southwestern regions of Kadur taluk, i.e, Hoblies of
Kadur,
Birur and
Sakharayapatna, belongs to semi
Malnad region or (Are malenadu) region, and it has a unique blend of
Malnad (hilly) and
Bayaluseeme (plains) regions. Though traditionally not considered entirely Malnad, certain parts of Kadur exhibit Malnad characteristics, especially areas with higher elevations and lush greenery.
Kadur lies in the transition zone between the Malnad and Bayaluseeme regions. The western and southwestern parts have hilly terrains, while the eastern regions are more plain. The taluk's landscape includes small hills, farmlands, and patches of forest.
Roads and Railway
Kadur lies on the old popular "BH Road" which is now a part of
National Highway 69 (India)(formerly NH-206). Another major highway passing through Kadur is
National Highway 173 (India)
National Highway 173 (NH 173), is a national highway in India. It originates in Mudigere, Karnataka, travels through Vastare, Chikkamagaluru
Chikmagalur (officially Chikkamagaluru, ), previously known as ''Kiriya-Muguli'' is a city and th ...
.
Kadur railway junction lies on
Bangalore-Arsikere-Hubli line.
The nearest international airport is
KIAL, Bengaluru.
Colleges in Kadur
*Government Pre-University College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
*Government First Grade College, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
*Kuvempu university PG Center, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
Training schools in Kadur
#Police Training School, Gedlehalli, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
#Government Tool Room & Training Center, B.H Road, Kadur-577548
Nearby places
*
Ayyanakere Lake: 22 km from Kadur town.
*
Madagadakere Lake: 15 km away from Kadur town.
*
Hirenalluru : 15 km north east of Kadur, Hirenalluru is known for the Mallikarjuna Temple built in 8th century by Gangas. Later the Hoysala king Ballala II renovated this temple.
*
Mullayyanagiri: 67 km west of Kadur, Highest peak in Karnataka With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft).
*
Diamond falls: 26 km west of Kadur in Kamenahalli.
*
Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple Hogarehalli: 18 km North of Kadur via Birur.
*
Shri Someshwara Temple Khandugada halli: 12 km East of Kadur via malleshwara Village.
*
Shri Hemagiri Mallikarjuna swamy Temple Hemagiri betta: 16 km south of Kadur NH-206 Bangalore road.
References
{{Chikkamagaluru topics
Cities and towns in Chikmagalur district