Hullahalli | |
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Malleshwara Temple | |
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Coordinates: 12°06′N76°33′E / 12.100°N 76.550°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Karnataka |
District | Mysore |
Talukas | Nanjangud |
Government | |
• Type | Panchayat raj |
• Body | Gram panchayat |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 571314 |
Telephone code | 08221(Nanjangud taluk) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
Vehicle registration | KA |
Nearest city | Mysore |
Website | karnataka |
Hullahalli is a village (Hobali) in Nanjangudu taluk, Mysore district, Karnataka state, India. [1] [2] As the name suggests, Hullahalli is a straw wasp. Kapila river flows widely around the village. The village is home to the ancient Varadaraja temple and Malleshwar on the south bank of the Kapila river.
Hullahalli has a rich historical background, home to ancient temples as well as folk art and culture. The village is an integral part of Old Mysore region. Here lives Parivar race that are called the family of Wodeyars, kings of Mysore, they are the royal servant and a warrior community. It has Malleswara temple (Shiva temple) and Varadaraja temple (Vishnu) constructed during the Chola period. The folk singing and performing arts of the local people here have a background of thousands of years. Also, records are available that Saint Mahadeva Tatha, who came to Sangam near Hullahalli in the twilight of his life, had previously lived in Sangam as Karyaswami in his childhood. [3] The Government Higher Primary School here was established in 1894. [4]
Agriculture is the primary occupation of the people in Hullahalli. The fertile land and favorable climate make it ideal for growing a variety of crops, including paddy, sugarcane, and various vegetables. The agricultural practices in the village are a blend of traditional methods and modern techniques, ensuring sustainable farming. The village is surrounded by river Kabini and Kabini's right bank channel provides sufficient water for growing paddy.
There are government schools and colleges for school and college students, including PU and degree. [5]
As of 2001 [update] India census, Hullahalli had a population of 1100 with 498 males and 418 females. [1]