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Kolar

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Also known as Colar, Kolār, Kolar, Karnataka

city in India

Key facts

Country
India
State
Karnataka
District
Kolar
Type
Municipal Council
Body
Kolar Municipal Council
Total
46.56 km (17.98 sq mi)
Elevation
849 m (2,785 ft)
Density
2,974/km (7,702/sq mi)
Official
Kannada
Time zone
UTC+5:30 ( IST )
Pin
563101, 563102, 563103
Telephone code
08152
Vehicle registration
KA-07
Website
www .kolarcity .gov .in www .kolarcity .mrc .gov .in

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Wikidata facts

Population
138462
Area
46.56
Elevation
821
Image
View from the rear of Someshwara temple at Kolar.jpg
Dialing code
8152
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Commons category
Kolar
postal code
563101
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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.

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