Sirwar


Sirwar also spelled as Sirawara is a new taluk of Raichur district in Karnataka state, India.
Sirwar is one of the fastest growing town in Karnataka and is famous for Paddy. The business center for almost 30 villages across the region. It is also famous for litchi, which it exports in tonnes.

Demographics

India census, Sirwar had a population of 15975 with 8106 males and 7869 females.

Geography

Sirwar is situated in southern part of India and northern part of Karnataka. Karnataka State highway 20 also called passes through Sirwar and Sirwar is 36 km from the district headquarters Raichur, approx. 500 km from Bangalore, and belongs to the Raichur region.
Climate of the town is hot during the months of March to mid-June and pleasant rest of the year. Pretty cool nights and mornings during December–January.

History

The name of the Sirwar comes from in Kannada Siri- Rich Place. The town is an economically rich place. Sirwar produces worlds best quality rice.

Living Style

Sirwar has a decent town style with traditional flavour.

Food

Main food in the Sirwar town is Rice, Jolada Rotti/Khadak Rotti, Sajje Rotti, Chapathi, Curries. Famous for spicy chicken dishes and shops too.

Occupation

Agriculture is the main occupation, this place is being compared with Punjab, for its rich and modern agriculture. And also Finance is the major business apart from retail business.

Tourist attractions

A pretty simple place to see. There few historical places and temples to see.
There is also bull racing during Kara-Hunime. Similar to bull racing in Spain and other European countries.
Vadavatti village is near to Sirwar in Vadavatti we can see ranganath swamy temple which is on a small hill.