Kolar
Kolar or Kolara is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar district. The city is known for its milk production and gold mines. It is also known for the Someshwara and Kolaramma temples.
Kolar | |
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City municipality | |
Someshwara Temple, 14th century Vijayanagara style | |
| Nickname: Kolahalapura (old) | |
Kolar Location in Karnataka, India Kolar Kolar (India) Kolar Kolar (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 13.1333°N 78.1333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Kolar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Kolar Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.56 km2 (17.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 849 m (2,785 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 183,462 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 563101, 563102, 563103 |
| Telephone code | 08152 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-07 |
| Website | www |
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