Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
Backwardness : 294
Sex Ratio Rank : 311
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : A (HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 358 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 230 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limits
Challenges of the district : Our research with local communities
Haveri is a drought prone area with poor irrigation
facilities. Agriculture is their only source of income. Farmers
mostly run in losses. People live below the poverty line.
Unemployment is another grave issue which needs to be looked by
the government.
Inspite of various programs and policies of the government, child
labor is still prevalent.
Haveri has very poor literacy rate.
Violence against women is increasing day by day.
Brief About Haveri District
Haveri situated by the Pune - Bangalore National
Highway No. 4. It is the seat of the sub divisional Revenue Officer
and Head Quarter of other important office like, E. E. , K. E.
B., & P W D and Sub Divisional Agricultural Officer etc. it has
an Arts, Science and Commerce College housed on a spacious site
and in an important building by the N H - 4. A Sugar Factory has
recently started near Sangur, on the way to Hangal from Haveri.
There is a Tiles Factory situated in the heart of the Town. Haveri
is proud of its biggest Cattle market which is provided with all
the amenities to the cattle and also the dealers. The APMC Yard
is very big and caters to the needs of the surrounding agriculturists.
The Head Post Office here has come in to being w.e.f. 02.06.80.
Ranebennur
This is also one of the important Taluka Head Quarter in the Division.
It is the most populous Town in the Division. It has got a good
well equipped Arts, Science and Commerce College. A Technical
Engineering College has been recently started. A few Tiles manufacturing
factories are situated in the outskirts of the Town. The Town
is on the Highway to Bangalore. This is an important trading Centre
and is famous for the country wool rugs [Kambli ]. Near Ranebennur
is situated Devargudda, at a distance of 12 Kms. The presiding
deity here is Malhari Martand worshipped by crores of people.
The Temple is situated on a hill and is beautifully lit during
nights. It is visible from longer distances while travelling on
NH-4. Near Ranebennur, a Bird Sanctuary is located near Medleri
Forest Area. In this area, the Birds known as " Black Bustard
" are available. In the same forest, '"Black Deers" are also available.
In Kannada, the Black Bustard is called as " ERALADDU" in Northern
Part and " DOORSVAYANA HAKKI " in Southern part. This Sanctuary
is drawing the attention of the bird - lovers - conservationist
those remotely interested in nature particularly due to this majestic
bird. A big Bustard can reach up to 122 centimeters in height
and the smaller 92 centimeters. Near Haveri Anandavana Agadi is
famous. Here, Sheshachal Swamy lived and took Samadhi about four
centuries ago. There is a beautiful Shiva Tample here and annual
fair is organised on a grand scale. Within the campus, A Samskrit
School is run by the Present Swamiji. A monthly magazine by name
' Subhoda Chandrike' is printed and published here.
Kaginelli
Nine miles West of Haveri, kaginelli is on the way
to Hirekerur. It is a historic place, being the death place of
Sri Kanakadas, the noted Kannada Post. There is the Adikeshva
Temple here and it is this presiding diety which gave all the
push to Kanakadas in his famous writings.
Hanumamatti
There is a Rural Agriculture Institute which is intended for improvement
of villages ans village - industries. This is situated between
Haveri and Ranebennur by the
NH- 4. Kumarpatnam
This is the new name given to the original village Nalavagal.
The Harihar Ployfiber.a huge Birla concern with a cost [ outlay
] of Rs. 40 crores, is humming with all the activities. It is
situated on the bank of River Tungabhadra and employs 2,500 people.
Byadagi
Byadagi is Taluka Head Quarters of the Taluka by the same name.
Famous Byadagi Chillies are from this place only. During season,
the Telegraph Branch o the Post Office is under heavy pressure.
Hangal
Hangal is the Taluka Head Quarters of the Taluka by the same name.
The taluka isfamous rice growing area. There are full fledged
Arts, Commerce colleges in this Town. Sri Tarakeshwara Temple
is famous here. Newly built I. B. is available at this place.
Hirekerur
Head Quarter of the taluka by the same name. There is a full -
fledged Arts, College in the Town. There is Inspection Bungalow
in the Town.
