Alur, Hassan

Alur, Hassan
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Town
Alur, Hassan is located in Karnataka
Alur, Hassan
Alur, Hassan
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°58′41″N 75°58′59″E / 12.9780456°N 75.9830654°E / 12.9780456; 75.9830654
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictHassan
RegionMalenadu
Government
 • BodyTown Panchayath
Area
 • Town
2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
 • Rural
420.92 km2 (162.52 sq mi)
Elevation
974 m (3,196 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Town
6,541[1]
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi)
 • Rural
78,714
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
573213[2]
Telephone code08170
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-46
Websitewww.alurtown.mrc.gov.in/en

Alur also spelled as Alooru is a town panchayat and the taluk in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.[3] It is 14 km from Hassan City.[4] Alur town is offset by 2 km from NH-75. Alur has a railway station, named "Alur Halt", located on Mangalore-Hassan-Mysore line. But no train stops at this station.[5] Alur became a Full-fledged taluk in the year 1941.[6]

History

Alur evolved from a small settlement into a formal administrative sub-division and taluk headquarters in 1941. Parts of taluk such as Ajjenahalli feature archaeological relics stretching back to the early 7th century.

Legend and Religious Significance

Local tradition notes that one of the 'Sapthamatrikas' (Brahmi) settled in the village of Kenchammana hosakote, as Kenchamba, mirroring the Goddess Hasanamba of Hassan city.[7] According to a folklore, the demons Raktabījasura and Andhaka were defeated here by Brahmi along with fellow Matrikas, this place is considered to be the battlefield, it is believed that, the drops of the blood fell here from the body of Raktabījasura so the soil of this area turned red. It is said that the red soil can be seen still and after killing the demon Raktabīja, the goddess Brahmi got the local name- 'Kenchāmba' or 'Kenchamma', meaning: 'Kencha' means Red colour and 'Amba' means mother in Kannada language.[8][9][10]

Geography

Alur taluk lies in the foothills of the Western Ghats and roughly 2km off National Highway 75, situated at an average altitude of roughly 975 meters (1,399 feet) above sea level. Its landscape transitions between the Malnad and semi-Malnad transition zones with pleasant moderate weather and heavy seasonal Monsoon rains. It is 14km from Hassan city and sits on the banks of the Yagachi River flowing from Belur. The major crops grown in this region include coffee, arecanut, black pepper, ragi, paddy, maize and potato.[11]

Places of interest

  • Shri Kenchāmba Temple: The temple is located in Harihalli village, Kechammana Hosakote, Hobli, Alur taluk. The Shrine is locally revered as a powerful Shakti seat, and often linked to the Saptamatrika(s) lore.[12]
  • Watehole dam and reservoir: Located on the Watehole river, a tributary of Yagachi River and it presents a beautiful look especially during Monsoon season, It is 16km from Alur and 12km from Belur.
  • Shri Vijaya Durga Kshetra: A collection of innovative temples of Shri Udasalamma and Mastalamma devis which are highly revered by locals, located in the village of Marasu, Alur.
  • Parvatamma betta (hill): Parvatammana betta is an exceptional nature spot along with a historic temple and a popular destination for trekkers.[13]

Demography

As per 2011 census, Alur town has a population of 6,541. The total population of Aluk taluk is 85,255.[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census Data Handbook Hassan 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Alur Post Office". Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Alur Town Panchayat City Population Census 2011-2026 | Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Taluk - Alur | Hassan District, Government of Karnataka | India". Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Hassan people want train services to Mangaluru increased". The Hindu. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "Census 1991; page 29" (PDF). Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Miracles very many at Hasanamba Temple". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  8. ↑ www.wisdomlib.org (15 May 2013). "On the killing of Raktabīja [Chapter 29]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Miracles very many at Hasanamba Temple". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  10. ↑ www.wisdomlib.org (28 January 2019). "Story of Mahiṣa". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  11. ↑ https://www.hassanonline.in/guide/geography-of-hassan
  12. ↑ "Kenchamba Devi Temple, Harihalli – Darshan & Jatre". 17 October 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "New tourist hotspots added to Hassan's list of getaways". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Villages & Towns in Alur Taluka of Hassan, Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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