Kalasa
Kalasa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Kalaseshwara Temple | |
| Coordinates: 13°14′02″N 75°21′19″E / 13.2340°N 75.3553°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikmagalur |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Grama panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 64 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) |
| Population (2011 ) | |
• Total | 11,198 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577 124 |
| Telephone code | 08263 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-18 |
Kalasa is a taluk located in Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva. Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres West of Chickmagalur and is located on the banks of the Bhadra River. Kannada language is spoken here.