Malur

?Maluru Karnataka • India
Maluru
Coordinates: 13°′″N 77°′″E / 13.075, 77.938
Time zone	IST ([[UTC+5:30]])
Area • Elevation	km² ( sq mi) •  m ( ft)
District(s)	Kolar district
Population • Density	(2001) • /km² (/sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone	• 563 130 • +08151

Coordinates: 13°′″N 77°′″E / 13.075, 77.938 Malur is a town in Kolar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is near Bangalore.

Geography

Malur is located at 13.08° N 77.94° E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 910 metres (2985 feet).

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Malur had a population of 27,791. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Malur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 61%. In Malur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The language spoken in Malur are Kannada.

Economy

The economy of Malur is primarily dependent on agriculture, tile-and-brick industry and some small scale industries.

Culture

A famous temple is situated in Chikkatirupati, imitated by Thirupati temple. There is a village called Shivarapattana, where you can find national award winning rock sculpure makers.

Personalities

The Jnanapeetha Award winning writer Maasti Venkatesha Iyengar was born in the small village called Maasti, near Malur.

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Malur
2. ^ ^India

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