Kaduru, also known as Kadur, is a town and a Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka. It is located at 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260.[1] located 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 production.
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Kaduru
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![]() ![]() Kaduru Location in Karnataka, India | |
Coordinates: 13.553345°N 76.011260°E / 13.553345; 76.011260 | |
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State | Karnataka |
District | Chikkamagaluru |
Elevation | 763 m (2,503 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 35,834 |
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• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 577548 |
Vehicle registration | KA-66 |
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] 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.
Kadur is a Railway Junction from where trains run in three directions i.e Chikkamagluru, Hubballi & Bengaluru.
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