Kolar, Karnataka

Kolar
City
Someshwara Temple
Nickname: 
Kuvaḻālapura (old)
Kolar in Karnataka
Coordinates: 13°08′00″N 78°08′00″E / 13.1333°N 78.1333°E / 13.1333; 78.1333
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKolar
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council
  BodyKolar Municipal Council
Area
  Total
46.56 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Elevation
849 m (2,785 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
138,462
  Density3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
563101, 563102, 563103
Telephone code08152
Vehicle registrationKA-07
Websitewww.kolarcity.gov.in www.kolarcity.mrc.gov.in

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.