Sagara, Karnataka

Coordinates: 14.1667°N 75.0333°E

Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is

also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sagara
Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada, it is Sagar
known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical Sagar Jambagaru
places of Ikkeri, Keladi and Varadamoola. The river Varada
originates near Varada-moola. Sagara subdivision consists of City
Sagara, Soraba, Hosanagara and Shikaripur taluks.

City Municipal Council

Sagara city is one of the 74 Karnataka Municipal Reforms
Project (KMRP) City in Karnataka. Sagara ULB was started
in 1931 and became a City Municipal Council (CMC) grade
two in the year 2007. The ULB consist of 31 wards with the
respective number of councillors. The population of the city
was 54,550 at the 2011 census and total area is 19.71 sq. km.

Sagara
Etymology
Sagara derives its name from Sadashiva Sagara.[2] Sadashiva
Nayaka, ruler of Keladi dynasty built a lake in between Keladi
and Ikkeri. Sadashiva Sagara is now called Ganapathi Kere
(Ganapathi Lake). It is a subdivisional headquarters headed by
a subdivisional magistrate and Fifth additional District
Magistrate. Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14.1667°N 75.0333°E

Economy Country  India

State Karnataka
The economy of Sagara is mainly driven by areca nut (betel Region Malenadu
nut), paddy, spice and forest products trade. Betel nut is the District Shivamogga
major cash crop grown in the area.[3] Along with areca nut, Subdivision Sagara
spices like pepper, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa are Founded by Sadashiva Nayaka
grown. The economy of the city is highly volatile and is Government
dependent on the variation in the pricing of these agriculture  • Type Democratic
products. Sagara APMC is one of the main market for areca  • Body Sagara City Municipal
nut in Karnataka. Council

Sagara has a relatively high number of Gudigars – families Area

that for generations have been engaged in sandalwood and  • City 19.75 km2
ivory carving.[4] The Gudigar men make idols, figurines and (7.63 sq mi)
knickknacks like penholders, agarbathi stands, cuff links,  • Rural 1,771.11 km2
(683.83 sq mi)
photo frames and paper clips; the women are adept at making Elevation 579 m (1,900 ft)
garlands and wreaths out of thin layers of scraped
Population (2011)
sandalwood.
 • City 54,550[1]
 • Density 7,160/km2
Demographics (18,500/sq mi)
 • Rural 140,922
At the 2001 census,[5] Sagara had a population of 50,115.
Languages
Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%.
 • Official Kannada
Sagara had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the
national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 82%, and female Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
literacy was 75%. In Sagar, 11% of the population was under PIN 577401
6 years of age. At the 2011 census its population exceeded Telephone 08183
54,550. code
Vehicle KA-15
Transport registration
Literacy 90.69 %
Sex ratio 1013 ♂/♀
By road Website www.sagaracity.mrc
.gov.in (http://www.sa
From the state capital Bangalore, Sagara can be reached by garacity.mrc.gov.in/)
road through NH-69. (via Tumkur, Tiptur, Arsikere, Kadur,
Tarikere, Bhadravathi and Shivamogga) KSRTC, the state government
transport, runs several buses from Bangalore, including Hitech volvo and
night services. Sagara is around 360 km (224 mi) by road from Bangalore.
From the coastal side, Sagara is accessible by road through Agumbe Ghat
or Hulikal Ghat roads. Bus service is provided by KSRTC and several
private bus operators. Sagara is well connected by road with major cities
and towns of Coastal Karnataka, and most parts of interior Karnataka,
except for the Northeast. It is an important bus junction. From November
2013, KSRTC introduced city buses in Sagara city.

By railway
Sagar Marikamba Temple
Sagara has its own railway station, known as Sagara Jambagaru (station
code: SRF). There are trains that connect Sagara with Bangalore and
Mysore and a passenger train between Shimoga to talguppa passes through sagara.

By air

The nearest airport is Shivamogga Airport, which is about 78 km from Sagara and the nearest international
airport is Mangalore Airport.

Education
Sagara has a number of government and private institutions which offer many courses in post metric,
bachelor's degree and post graduation.

TV and radio
Sagara has an LPT-49 TV relay station airing Doordarshan national channel. Cable TV and direct to home
services are widely used and these have replaced the conventional VHF/UHF TV antennas and satellite
dish antennas. Digital cable is also available with Shikhara TV, which provides essential day to day
information to the people of Sagara. Sagara has an FM radio station airing FM Rainbow (100.1 MHz)

Tourism
Tourist sites are indicated by milestones and hoardings which are usually in Kannada and English.

Nature tourism

Jog Falls

Jog Falls is in Sagar taluk and is created by the Sharavathi River. It is approximately 30 km by National
Highway 69 (NH-206 as per old NH numbering system). Jog falls is located 30  km from Sagara and
100  km from Shivamogga. It is also known as Gerusoppa Falls or Jogada Gundi in Kannada. It is the
second-highest plunge waterfall in India.[6] The drive from Shimoga to Jog falls is scenic and lush with
greenery all around, clouds and mist floating among the green hills is a typical sight. July–August is the
best time to visit Jog falls.

Honnemaradu

Honnemaradu is situated on the banks of the backwaters of the Sharavati river. A big water mass extends
up to the Chakra dam. It is about 35 km from Sagara city towards Jog and 10 km from Talaguppa. Indian
Institute For Adventure Applications is a training school situated here which uses adventure as a platform
for learning.

Holebaagilu

Holebaagilu is situated on the banks of the Sharavati River about

30  km from Sagar. One has to take a diversion from B. H. Road
towards Ikkeri Road to get there. The Sharavati backwaters of
Linganamakki dam has submerged acres of land. It is in Kolur
Grama Panchayat limits. One has to take a flatboat to get across the
backwaters to reach the other side where Sigandooru is.
Boating at Honnemaradu

Sharavati Wildlife Sanctuary

Sharavati Wildlife Sanctuary is in Sagar Taluk, Karnataka. It is 350 km from Bangalore. Located near Jog
Falls, the sanctuary covers the Sharavati Valley Region, near the western border of Karnataka. It is spread
over an area of 431 km. The sanctuary is nourished by the Sharavati River. Linganamakki reservoir spread
over an area of 128.7 km is a part of this sanctuary.

Linganamakki dam

Linganamakki dam is built across the Sharavathi river and is 6 km from Jog
Falls in Sagara taluk.[7] It is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma
Gandhi hydro-electric project. It has two power generating units of 27.5
MW

Dabbe Falls

Dabbe Falls is located near Hosagadde in Sagar taluk. On the road from
Sagara to Bhatkal, Hosagadde lies about 20 km from the town of Kargal.
From Hosagadde a walk of 6–8 km into the forest leads to Dabbe Falls. Wildlife near Sagar

Places of worship

Marikamba Temple, Sagara

The Marikamba Temple is located in Sagara City, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It features the image of
the goddess Marikamba, a form of Durga or Parvati. The temple was built in the center of the city during
the reign of Venkatappa Nayak who ruled over Keladi and Ikkeri kingdom during the 16th century.
Marikamba was the family deity of the Nayaka dynasty.

Keladi

Keladi has a Shiva temple of historical importance is located 6 km

from the city. One has to take a diversion at Sorab Road. There is a
museum containing old manuscripts written during the Keladi
dynasty.

Sigandooru

Sigandooru is a holy place of Goddess Chaudeshwari. A large

temple of Goddess Chaudeshwari is here. This Goddess is a highly Historical lake - Ganapathi Kere in
believed deity in Sagar and the surrounding taluks as a protector Sagara City 360 Panorama View (htt
against theft and robbery. Coupons for entry will be distributed on p://dotvr.in/kere/)
first-come, first-served basis.

Varadapura

Varadahalli, also known as Vaddalli is place is 6 km from the city where one has to take a diversion from
Jog Road soon after the end of the city limits. It is known for the samadhi of Sri Sridhara Swami, who is
one of the prominent 20th century saints of the region.[8]

Ikkeri

Ikkeri is a place is of historic importance due to the presence of a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. One has
to take a diversion at B. H. Road and travel 6 km.
Kalasi

Kalase or Nadakalasi or Nadakalase is a small village about

8 kilometers away from Sagara in Shivamogga district of
Karnataka. One has to travel along Sorab Road for 6 km and
take a diversion. Hidden in its densely populated flora and
fauna is a temple complex from the Hoysala times.
Baleyanna Vergade (Heggade), a local ruler who had
accepted the mighty Hoysalas as the overseeing authority of
his regions during that time, has constructed two temples next Aghoreshwara Temple
to each other in 1218 AD, during the rule of Veera Ballala II.
The temples are a mix of Hoysala and Dravidian temple
architectures, but the Hoysala influences are there to be seen in abundance.

The larger of the two temples is the Mallikarjuna Temple dedicated to the Mallikarjuna Shiva Linga in its
only sanctum sanctorum. A highlight of this temple are the smooth looking lathe turned pillars inside. They
seem to have such a fine finish despite the fact that the stones used don't appear to be the best quality soap
stones that we witness at Belur or Belavadi. The main shikhara is of Kadamba Nagara style.

The Rameshwara Temple at Nadakalasi is less extravagant, but equally well decorated, and has, to its
credit, a Sala slaying the lion statue next to its Shikhara. The main deity is the Rameshwara Linga, but it
has been referred to as Sadashiva in the past.

Nadakalasi's closeness to Sagara hasn't still ensured its visibility on the tourist map, although, equally closer
towns of Keladi and Ikkeri enjoy better recall among visitors.

Varadamoola

Varadamoola is 6  km from Sagara City. River Varada originates at this place. Varada flows through the
town of Banavasi before joining Tungabhadra.

Shettisara

This place has a Shani temple and Laxminarayana Temple.

Ganapathi temple

This temple is a unique feature of the scenic beauty of Sagara. It is situated beside the Ganapathi lake,
where temple and mosque are together side by side. This symbolises social harmony among people of
sagara.

St Joseph's Church

Major roads passing through Sagara taluk

National Highways:
NH-69 (NH-206 as per old national highway numbering system)
State Highways:
SH-50 passes through Jog, Mavinagundi, Siddapur, Chandragutti, Sorab.
SH-62 passes through Siralakoppa and Sagar.
 SH-77 passes through Sorab, Masur, Sagar, Hosanagar.

Rare disorders

Handigodu syndrome

Handigodu joint disease (HJD) is a familial skeletal disorder. Handigodu, near Sagara is one of only two
places in the world where this disorder is to be found – the other being northern Zululand, South Africa.
Severe precocious, progressive degenerative osteoarthropathy causes marked physical handicap by
adulthood. The clinical and radiological manifestations are very similar to MJD (Mseleni joint disease) and
they are sometimes believed to be the same entity.

Kyasanur Forest disease

Kyasanur Forest disease, also known as Monkey Disease is a rare endemic tick-borne viral haemorrhagic
fever which was first noticed in the Kattinakere village, near Sorab which is in the Kyasanur forest range.

Notable people from Sagara

Raghaveshwara Bharathi- Ramachandrapura Mutt
Pontiff and Guru of Havyakas.[9]
Diganth, Kannada film actor
Bharat Chipli, former cricketer who played for Karnataka
and Deccan Chargers
Archana Udupa, singer
K. V. Subbanna, Magsaysay award winner Arecanut Palm at the Plantation
Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, leader of socialist movement
Na D'Souza, novel writer
Arun Sagar, theatre artist and Big Boss Kannada, season 1 runner up
Kagodu Thimmappa- He was a part of Kagodu Chaluvali and ex Revenue Minister of
Karnataka Legislative Assembly

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