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Madikeri (also known by its former name Mercara) is a hill station town in Madikeri taluk and headquarters of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

This article is written like a travel guide rather than an encyclopedic description of the subject. (June 2018)

Madikeri
Town
Omkareshwara Temple
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Coordinates: 12.4209°N 75.7397°E / 12.4209; 75.7397
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Kodagu
Region	Kodagu, Malnad
Elevation	1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	33,381
Languages
• Administrative	Kannada
• Regional	Arebhashe, Kodava, Tulu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	571 201
Telephone code	08272
Vehicle registration	KA-12
Website	www.madikericity.gov.in

Etymology

Madikeri was known as Muddu Raja Keri,[1] which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687.[2][3] From 1834, during the British Raj, it was called Mercara. It was later renamed to Madikeri by the Government of Mysore.[4][5]

History

The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, the Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century.[6]

After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings.

Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "Haleri Dynasty" ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it[7] as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. Madikeri Fort which was original built of mud and was replaced by Tipu Sultan. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834 AD.[8][9]

P.A. Mohideen is the Municipal President of the city of Madikeri.^{[citation needed]}

Demographics

As of 2011^[update] India census,[10] Madikeri had a population of 33,381. Males constitute 57.2% of the population and females 42.8%. Madikeri had an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 69.3: male literacy was 83%, and female literacy 80%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Geography and climate

Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of 1,170 m (3,840 ft). Madikeri is located at 12.42°N 75.73°E / 12.42; 75.73.[11][12] Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are Hassan to the north, Mangaluru to the west, and Mysuru to the east. Kannur from Kerala is about 100 km (62 mi) away. The nearest international airport is Kannur International Airport which is 80 km (50 mi) away.

The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about 11 °C (52 °F). Maximum temperature in summer is around 24 to 27 °C (75 to 81 °F).[13] With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).

Tourist Attraction

• Raja's Seat
• Sri Omkareshwara Temple
• Madikeri Fort
• Gaddide (Raja's Tomb)
• General Thimmaiah War Museum
• Abbey Falls
• Mandalpatti view point

See also

• Hassan
• Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
• Mangalore
• Sakleshpur
• Kodava
• Talakaveri

References

External links

• Madikeri travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Madikeri.org: Portal on Madikeri and Coorg
• Madikeri: History and Architecture

На других языках

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[de] Madikeri

Madikeri (früher anglisierend Mercara; Kannada: ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ) ist eine Stadt in Südindien.

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- [en] Madikeri

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[ru] Мадикери

Мадикери (англ. Madikeri), прежнее название — Меркара (англ. Merkara) — город в индийском штате Карнатака. Административный центр округа Кодагу. Средняя высота над уровнем моря — 1061 метр. По данным всеиндийской переписи 2001 года, в городе проживало 32 286 человек, из которых мужчины составляли 51 %, женщины — соответственно 49 %. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 81 % (при общеиндийском показателе 59,5 %). Уровень грамотности среди мужчин составлял 83 %, среди женщин — 79 %. 11 % населения было моложе 6 лет.

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