Ranebennuru

Ranibennur is a city in Haveri district in Karnataka, India.It is situated 300 kilometres (190 mi) northwest of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include Hubballi (108 km) and Mangaluru (271 km). It is also the largest city in Haveri district, both in terms of Area of ULB and population.[2] Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. 14°37′N 75°37′E / 14.62°N 75.62°E / 14.62; 75.62.[3] It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1,985 ft). One of Karnataka's most important rivers – the Tungabhadra – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur taluk. Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake[4] flows from Hirekerur taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river.