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 the 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, many British soldiers reportedly suffered broken knees during their defeat. The town is famous for the unique Molkalmuru sarees manufactured here.
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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 the 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, many British soldiers reportedly suffered broken knees during their defeat. The town is famous for the unique Molkalmuru sarees manufactured here.
==Demographics== As of the 2011 Indian census, Molakalmuru has a population of 15,797, with males comprising 50.35% and females 49.65%. The town has an average literacy rate of 71.44%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 74.04%. Male literacy stands at 77.66%, while female literacy is 65.13%. Additionally, 11.77% of the population is under six years of age.
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