Hassan district
Hassan is one of the 31 districts of Karnataka, India. The district headquarter is Hassan. It was carved out from Mysore district in the year 1866, during the Commissioner's Rule of Mysore (1831-81).
Hassan district | |
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District of Karnataka | |
| Hassan | |
Clockwise from top-left: Bahubali statue in Sravanabelagola, Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu, Shettihalli Rosary Church, Bisle Ghat, Manjarabad Fort | |
Location in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates: 13°N 76°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Headquarters | Hassan |
| Talukas | Hassan, Holenarsipur, Arkalgud, Channarayanapatana, Sakleshpur, Belur, Alur, Arasikere |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate | Sathyabhama C (IAS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,845 km2 (2,643 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 11th |
| Elevation (Avg. of 8 taluks) | 933 m (3,061 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,776,421 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 573*** |
| Telephone code | 08172 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-13, KA-46 |
| Website | www |
Hassan District contains 8 taluks with their respective headquarters in Hassan, Arsikere, Channarayapatna, Belur, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpur, Alur and Arkalgud.
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