Tiptur

Template:Infobox Indian urban area Tiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several world class educational institutions in Tiptur. These Institutions have produced many Engineers, Scientists, Doctors who have made significant contributions to the country's economy and growth.

Geography

Tiptur is located at 13.26°N 76.48°E / 13.26; 76.48. It has an average elevation of 862 metres (2828 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India censusTemplate:GR, Tiptur had a population of 53,043. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tiptur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiptur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

There are several worldclass educational Institutions in Tiptur.

Primary Schools - Some of the well known primary schools are below.

Tagore School.

Nalanda English School.

Stella Maris School.

High Schools - Some of the well known primary schools are below.

Government High School For Boys.

Sumathi Girls High School.

Tagore High School.

Nalanda High School.

SVP High School.

Colleges and Universities - Some of the well known Colleges are below.

Kalpataru Science College.

Kalpataru Arts and Commerce College.

Kalpataru Institute Of Technology.

Information Technology Revolution

According to research, Tiptur is best suited for Multinational companies to open Offshore Software Development centers, Call Centers and Bio-Technology Companies. Indian companies like Wipro, Infosys, Satyam have decided to set up development centers here due to its proximity to Bangalore International Airport and lower cost of living. Tiptur is ready to leap forward in the IT revolution happening across India. A Political and Technical delegation from Tiptur visited USA in April 2006 to attract Foreign Direct Investment. There was a lot of interest among the Business community across USA to invest in the upcoming town of Tiptur.

History of Tiptur.

Back in history Tiptur was a part of Honnavalli.

Now Honnavalli is a Village head quarters about 10miles north west of Tiptur in Tumkur District.. Honnavalli was the taluk head quarters till 1889. The history of the village dates back to eleventh century. It was built by one Someswararaya who belonged to Harnahalli Nayak family. The legend goes that 'Honnu Amma' the family diety of the pallegar appeared in his dream & directed him to build a model village in her name. Even today 'Honnavalli Amma' is the Village Godess. The village was built by experienced architects of that period.

How did the village get this name?

There are several legends:

1. It appears that there was 'Golden Showers for 3/4 of a minute.

2. The village as surrounded by golden Twiners may be beetal plant coloured yellow.

3. Rich coconut plantation all round - The village was inhibited by rich people(Honnu).

Honnavalli was a very prosperous village. There are two tanks on either side of the village - Badagikere - Hirikere. Main crop is Coconut.

Before 11th Century the village was part of Harnahalli Pallegar's domain. Since it was a border village of Harnahalli state, the palegars built a strong fort all round the village.

Even today we can see the remnants of it. Later the village came under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. Honnavalli and Tiptur later came under the rule of Mysore kings after the fall of Vijayanagara Empire. Later on Tiptur was a part of Mysore State with a Raj-Pramukh ruling the place representing the Mysore kings. Even one of the Mysore Kings visited Tiptur (not sure who and when).

Social Fabric

There was perfect harmony among all religious people of all communities participated in the festivals. There are nearly 19 temples in Honnavalli.

Modern Tiptur grew rapidly after Indian Independence in 1947.