Molakalmuru is a taluk in Chitradurga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is near the border of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It borders the Rayadurg taluk of Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh. Legend has it that its name means "broken knees" in Kannada, referencing a battle between the native Indians and the British in which, due to the rocky and hilly terrain, British soldiers suffered many broken knees in their defeat. The town is famous for the unique Molkalmuru sarees manufactured here.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Indian census, Molakalmuru had a population of 15,797. Males constitute 50.35% of the population and females 49.65%. Molakalmuru has an average literacy rate of 71.44%, lower than the national average of 74.04%. Male literacy is 77.66%, and female literacy is 65.13%. 11.77% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Molakalmuru Silk Sarees

Molakalmuru silk sarees are the traditional sarees that are woven in the region. Molakalmuru sarees are also called Karnataka Kanchipuram. Recently they have been granted a Geographical Indication tag and its tag number is 53.

Important Places