Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Visvesvaraya,[1] one of India's most accomplished engineers.
Muddenahalli | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 13°24′26″N 77°41′40″E / 13.40722°N 77.69444°E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
District | Chikballapur |
Founded by | Murali Vulaganti |
Government | |
• Body | Village Panchayat |
Population | |
• Total | 250 |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
Vehicle registration | KA |
Nearest city | Chikballapur |
Literacy | 80% |
Lok Sabha constituency | Chikballapur |
Website | karnataka |
Transportation
editA railway station and railway line is being built from Chikballapur to Muddenhalli.[2] A gondola lift is being built from the summit of Nandi Hill to Muddenahalli.[3]
Muddenahalli is around 55 km from Bangalore via Yelahanka and Devanahalli. Public transport is available up to Chikkaballapur and then to Thirnahalli. Muddenahalli village is 2 km from this alighting point.
Tourism
editThere is a memorial to Sir M. Visvesvarayya on the family-owned land at Muddenahalli,[4] with the Nandi Hills as a backdrop. The museum was renovated in view of his 150th birth ceremonies conducted on 15 September 2010.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya: Model engineer and scholar". Hindustan Times. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ The Hindu: National: Upgrade State Highway 9: Moily
- ^ Centre okays GPS for KSRTC buses
- ^ "For locals, Vivesvaraya's house is a place of worship". Deccan Herald. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Mega event to honour Sir MV’s memory