Tiptur
Tiptur is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the second largest and the fastest growing city in Tumkur district. It is a sub-divisional headquarters of Tumkur district in Karnataka. Capital city Bengaluru is 140 km from Tiptur. Tiptur city is known for its coconut plantations.
Tiptur | |
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City | |
| City of Copra | |
Coconut Plantation Near Tiptur | |
Tiptur Location in Karnataka, India Tiptur Tiptur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13.26°N 76.48°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Bayalu Seeme |
| Administration | Sub Division |
| Assistant commissioner | Nandini |
| Executive Magistrate | Arathi B. |
| Founded | 11th century A.D. |
| Founded by | Ganga/Nolamba Dynasties |
| Named for | Copra |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Municipal Council |
| • Body | CMC |
| Area | |
| • City | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 786 km2 (303 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 59,543 |
| • Density | 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 222,749 |
| Demonym(s) | Tipturians, Thipturinavaru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 572201 ,572202 |
| STD/ISD Code | +91(0)8134 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-44 |
| Lok Sabha | Tumakuru |
| Vidhan Sabha | Tiptur |
| Present MLA | BC Nagesh (BJP) |
| Present MP | GS Basavaraj (BJP) |
| Code | TTR |
| Website | http://www.tipturcity.mrc.gov.in |
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