Kaduru

Kaduru
Kadur
Town
Kadur
Kadur
Kaduru is located in Karnataka
Kaduru
Kaduru
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°33′12″N 76°00′41″E / 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChikmagalur
Area
 • Town10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,414 km2 (546 sq mi)
Elevation
763 m (2,503 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Town34,151
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
 • Rural
291,668 [1]
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577548
Vehicle registrationKA-66 & KA-18
Websitehttp://www.kadurtown.mrc.gov.in

Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is second largest town in the district and a Taluk in Chikmagalur district, in Karnataka. It is located at 13°33′12″N 76°00′41″E / 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260[2] in the rain shadow region of western ghats. Most of the taluk is dry, unlike much of the district. Kadur is known for areca nut and also coconut production.

It is now, the second largest town in the district and also the former capital of Kadur district. The capital was moved to Chikmagalur in 1865, but the district name remained. Later in 1947, the district was renamed as Chikmagalur district. [3]

  1. ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaduru
  3. ^ "Kadur District" (PDF). Retrieved 19 April 2023.