Karnataka > Chitradurga > Hiriyur
Hiriyur is known for having the oldest dam in Karnataka, built on the Vedavati river, and named Mari Kanive Dam. All the buses from Bangalore going towards Hubli, Belgaum, Davanagere, Bellary pass through Hiriyur, So very easy to get here. Hiriyur is famous as a centre for regional (rural) markets. The 'santhe' attracts people from all over the district. The Vedavati river is dammed here to meet the water needs of the people and Agricultural land of Chitradurga. NH4 highway passing through this district, the Mumbai-Bangalore National Highway, and is a central place for most commuters travelling to southern and central partsof India, Karnataka.
Mari Kanive Dam is the well known tourist spot to hiriyur, this is the beautiful spot to visit.
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