Saligrama, Mysore

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Saligrama, Mysore
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Saligrama, Mysore (India)
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Coordinates: 12°33′42″N76°15′48″E / 12.561715°N 76.263292°E / 12.561715; 76.263292
Country Flag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
District Mysuru
Saligramam1096 CE
Founded by Sri Ramanujacharya
Government
  BodyTown Panchayath
Area
  Total14.69 km2 (5.67 sq mi)
Elevation
788 m (2,585 ft)
Population
 (2011 [1] )
  Total15,123 [2]
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571 604
Telephone code+91-8223 [08223]
ISO 3166 code IN-KA
Vehicle registration KA-45
Website saligramatown.mrc.gov.in
Saligrama, Mysore
Krishnarajanagara Taluk boundary same as Assembly Constituency as per 2011 Census before creation of Saligrama Taluk Krishnarajanagara (Taluk) Vidhana Sabha Constituency.jpg
Krishnarajanagara Taluk boundary same as Assembly Constituency as per 2011 Census before creation of Saligrama Taluk

Saligrama is a new sub-district of Mysore district, situated on the northern bank of the river Cauvery [Kaveri]. This place is esteemed as sacred by the Shri Vaishnavas on account of its having been the residence of Sri Ramanujacharya. It is the headquarters of Saligrama Taluk. It was established as a new taluk carving out of K.R.Nagar taluk with effect from 31.12.2020 and become ninth taluk of Mysore district of Karnataka, India.

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A number of religious sites, famous old temples - including Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sri Ramanuja Sripada Teertham, Sri Jyothirmaheswara Swamy Temple, Jain Basadis, and an Ashram are located in the town.

History

Swamy Ramanuja arrived in Karnataka where the local tribals received him in this place. The local people who were averse to Swamy Ramanuja conspired a plan to do away with him. Swamy Ramanuja learning their evil intentions ordered Mudaliandan Swamy to place his feet in the drinking water pond in that area now called Saligrama. At Saligrama, by partaking this Sripada theertham, the minds of the evildoers changed and they fell at Swamy Ramanuja lotus feet seeking forgiveness. Such was the greatness of our Mudaliandan Swamy.

When persecuted by the Chola king Kulottunga, Ramanujacharya is said to have fled the Chola country and first stayed at Vahnipushkarini (the place now known as 'Mirle') from where he moved on to Saligrama.

Etymology

Swamy Ramanuja named this place as "Saligramam" which is near Melkote. Even today this pond is maintained by the archakas who ensures that no intruder pollutes the pond by locking the gate. There is a small temple opposite to this pond in which Swamy Ramanuja's Thiruvadi chuvadugal are worshipped. There is also a deity of Swamy Ramanuja in Sesharoopa near the garbagriha.

Demographics

Population

According to census data released in 2011 by the Government of Karnataka, total area of Saligrama is spread across 1109.5 hectares with a total population of 11836 persons [Male - 5869 and Female - 5967] and 2976 households with an average of 4 persons per household.

Gender Wise Population

  Female (50.413%)
  Male (49.586%)

Literacy

As per the report the total literacy rate is 71.93% [with Male - 77.33% and Female - 66.59%]. Comparing it with the previous census data, the total literacy rate has increased by 6% with 4% increase in the male and 7% increase in the female literacy rate.

Growth in population

Presently, there is a 0.5% increase in the total population of the village as it was about 12000 before 10 years. The rate of growth in female population has gone up by 2.9% and male population has decreased by -1.9%. So, the rate of population growth in female is 4.8% higher compared to their counterpart.

Sex ratio

According to the recent census, there are 1017 females per 1000 males. The overall sex ratio has gone up by 47 females per 1000 males during the period of 10 years. The Child sex ratio here has also increased by 170 girls per 1000 boys at the same duration. For the age group of below 6 years, there are 1060 girls per 1000 boys.

Work profile

Out of total population, 41% are engaged either in main work or in marginal works - 62% male [55% full time and 7% part time] and 20% female [14% are full time and 7% are marginal] are working.

Land usage

Different types of land usage
Types of land useArea (in hectares)
Current Fallows8.2
Net Area Sown890.9
Total Irrigated Land Area541.5
Total Un-irrigated Land Area349.4
Canals510
Wells/Tube-wells31.5

Education

There is a public library.

Higher Primary school

Government First grade college

Temples

 Digambar Jain basadi
 basadi)

Postal and Courier Services

A public Post-office is situated and there are many private courier services available here, also, e-market product delivery services are rendered on a daily basis.

Transportation

SH-85, SH-108 and SH-120 passes through Saligrama town and frequent bus facility is available to Mysore. A public bus stand along with the private facilities such as - buses, taxies, auto-rickshaws, which makes transportation connectivity easier. There is no railway connectivity to Saligrama. The nearest Railway station is Krishnarajanagara [24 kms]. Saligrama is located equidistant from Mysuru Junction railway station and Hassan Junction railway station (approx.60 kms). Nearest major airports are Kannur International Airport, Kerala and Kempegowda International Airport, located at 150 kms and 210 kms, respectively.

Healthcare

A government hospital and many private clinics are situated. Also, there are 7 Medicine shops.

Law & Order

There is a Police-Station located to maintain the law and order, it also covers the small neighboring villages.

Notable people

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References

  1. "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  2. "Town Panchayath Saligrama" . Retrieved 1 September 2023.