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Kolar, also known as Kolara, is a city situated in the Indian state of Karnataka. It serves as the administrative center for Kolar district and is renowned for its milk production and gold mining activities. The city is also notable for its sacred landmarks, including the Someshwara temple and Kolaramma temple.

History:

The Western Ganga dynasty ruled over Kolar, once known as Kuvalalapura or Kolahala Pura, from around 350 to 550 CE. The dynasty’s founder, Konganivarman Madhava, established Kolar as the capital and was succeeded by his son Madhava I. Kolar has ancient connections, being linked to the epic age and legends associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, also called Avani Kshetra.

Historically known as Avantika-Kshetra, Kolar was a sacred place famous for its religious sites. It was under the rule of Ganga prince Madhava Muttarasa, and later, in AD 890, Tribhuvana Kartara Deva ruled over Avaniya Thana. During his reign, many temples and tanks were constructed. Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, lived in this region, and it is believed that Seetha Devi gave birth to her twins, Lava and Kusha, at Avani during her exile.

Kolar’s Shatasringa Parvata, also known as ‘Antharagange,’ is associated with the story of Parasurama’s battle with King Kartaviryarjuna over the divine cow, Surabhi. Parasurama’s oath to behead the entire Kshatriya race is said to have taken place on these hills, giving rise to the name ‘Kolar.’

Kolar is a place of historical significance with temples like Sri Uttameshwara temple and tourist attractions like Antaragange, known as “Dakshina Kashi Kshetra.” The region has a rich cultural heritage and is home to people who speak Kannada and Tamil languages.

Geography:

Kolar is situated at an average height of 849 meters (2,785 feet) above sea level. It’s approximately 70 kilometers away from Bengaluru, 50 kilometers from Kempegowda International Airport, and 147 kilometers from the Hogenakkal waterfalls. Kolar Gold Fields are about 32 kilometers from the city. The city is located in the southern plains of Karnataka, with the Ammerallikere tank forming its eastern boundary, and the Kodikannur tank to the north, which supplies water to the city. The closest railway junction is Bangarapet Junction railway station. Kolar is well-connected by road, being situated on National Highway-75, which is the Bengaluru-Chennai National Highway. Additionally, Kolar serves as a gateway to Tirumala and Chennai through National Highway 75.

Demographics:

As per the 2011 census, the Kolar city municipality was home to 138,462 residents and had 30,506 households. Over the past decade, the city has seen a growth rate of 21.56%. The gender ratio in the municipality was 978 females for every 1,000 males, and 11.5% of the population was under six years of age. The literacy rate was quite good at 84.02%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 80.69%. The primary languages spoken in the city are Kannada and Telugu.