Mandya

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Mandya, a district headquarters town in between Mysore and Bangalore is 100 km from Bangalore and it has a large sugar factory (1933). Though its name is ascribed to Mandavya Rishi, records speak of 'Mantheya'. The place has Lakshmi Janardhana Swamy temple which is a vast renovated structure. Mandya has a small zoo-garden. It is a prosperous place due to richly irrigated lands around.

The other half is dependent on the South-West Monsoons. Paddy and Sugarcane are the main crops of the irrigated region. Ragi, Horsegram are the major crops of dry land agriculture.

According to Hindu legend, Sage Mandavya had performed penance in this land. Since then, this place is called as "Mandya".

Mandya is about 90Kms from Bangalore, on Bangalore-Mysore State Highway - 17. Earlier Mandya was part of Mysore District. Mandya district came into existence on 1st July 1939. Water from river Cauvery supplied through KRS dam is used for both domestic & irrigation purpose. Sugarcane & Paddy are grown in abudance & the district has 3 sugar factories. District has one CMC (City Municipal Council, Mandya), three TMCs (Town Municipal Council - Maddur, Malavalli & Srirangapatna), three TPs (Town Panchayat - Nagamangala, Pandavapura, K.R.Pet)

Other Information of Mandya

Geographical Distribution: District is covered by four districts of the state, on the north by Tumkur & Hassan, Mysore on the South, Bangalore(Rural) towards East & towards west by Hassan & Mysore. Mandya extends from 76 19' - 76 20' South and 12 13' - 13 4' East & is about 2500 - 3000 ft above the Sea level.

Rivers: District has five important rivers, river Cauvery & its four tributories Hemavathi, Shimsha, Lokapavani, Veeravaishnavi.

Area: District has an area of 4961 Sq.Kms.

Taluks: Seven - Mandya, Maddur, Malavalli, Srirangapatna, Nagamangala, Pandavapura, K.R.pet.

Population: As per 2001 Census, District has a population of 17.64 Lakhs.

Budget of Mandya

The annual budget (revised budget) of the CMC for the year 2008-09 is Rs. 34,25,25,476. Out of which 10,61,49,764 is proposed for revenue expenditure, Rs. 17,42,00,000 towards capital expenses, Rs. 6,21,75,712 towards extraordinary payment accounts.