Kolar, Karnataka
Kolar | |
|---|---|
City | |
Someshwara Temple | |
| Nickname: Kuvaḻālapura (old) | |
Interactive map of Kolar | |
| Coordinates: 13°08′00″N 78°08′00″E / 13.1333°N 78.1333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Kolar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Kolar Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 46.56 km2 (17.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 849 m (2,785 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 138,462 |
| • Density | 2,974/km2 (7,702/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 563101, 563102, 563103 |
| Telephone code | 08152 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-07 |
| Website | www |
Kolar or Kolāra (Kannada: [koːlaːrɐ], historically "Kuvaḻālapura") is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar district. The city is known for its milk production and gold mines. It is also known for the Someshwara and Kolaramma temples.