Ranebennur

Geography

Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. . It has an average elevation of . 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 flows from Hirekerur taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river. The nearest airport is at Hubballi, 108 km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271 km and 300 km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains. Being situated on National Highway NH48 (previously NH 4), the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105 km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300 km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur. Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is home to blackbuck, Great Indian Bustard and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct.

Most-observed species

• Red-vented Bulbul

  Pycnonotus cafer (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  78
• Grey Francolin

  Ortygornis pondicerianus (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
  61
• Laughing Dove

  Spilopelia senegalensis (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  60
• Indian Peafowl

  Pavo cristatus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  60
• Green Bee-eater

  Merops orientalis Latham, 1801 · Aves
  58
• Common Myna

  Acridotheres tristis (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  51
• Black Drongo

  Dicrurus macrocercus Vieillot, 1817 · Aves
  51
• Red-wattled Lapwing

  Vanellus indicus (Boddaert, 1783) · Aves
  50