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Arkalgud

Arkalgud, also known as Arakalagudu, is a panchayat town and is one among the eight taluks of Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated 30 km from Hassan, 181 km from Mangalore and 195 km from Bangalore. The river Hemavati forms the entire northern boundary of the Taluk, river Kaveri runs through a portion of the south. It is well connected by road to many towns and cities of Karnataka. Hassan Junction railway station is the nearest major railway station and Kannur International Airport is the nearest airport at 150 kilometres.

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Arkalgud, also known as Arakalagudu, is a panchayat town and is one among the eight taluks of Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated 30 km from Hassan, 181 km from Mangalore and 195 km from Bangalore. The river Hemavati forms the entire northern boundary of the Taluk, river Kaveri runs through a portion of the south. It is well connected by road to many towns and cities of Karnataka. Hassan Junction railway station is the nearest major railway station and Kannur International Airport is the nearest airport at 150 kilometres.

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  1. date of foundation: 1568 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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