Mandya

Mandya
City
Mandya bus stand
Nickname: 
Sugar City
Mandya in Karnataka
Coordinates: 12°31′N 76°54′E / 12.52°N 76.9°E / 12.52; 76.9
Country India
State Karnataka
DivisionMysore
DistrictMandya
Government
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
Area
 • City
17.03 km2 (6.58 sq mi)
 • Rural
692.14 km2 (267.24 sq mi)
Elevation
678 m (2,224 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City
137,735
 • Density8,088/km2 (20,950/sq mi)
 • Rural
277,795
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571401
Vehicle registrationKA-11
Official languageKannada
Websitemandyacity.mrc.gov.in

Mandya (pronunciation) is a city in the state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Mandya district. It is also called Sugar City (Kannada: Sakkare Nagara) because sugarcane is a major crop grown here, and sugar factories contribute to the major economic output. The district offices are located here. The city has been divided into 35 wards of the Mandya City Municipal Council.