Robertsonpet
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Robertsonpet month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Robertsonpet are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and October the wettest (about 149 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 | 15.5 | 12 | 9.9 |
| February | 29.2 | 16.0 | 3 | 11.2 |
| March | 32.2 | 18.5 | 12 | 11.5 |
| April | 33.9 | 20.9 | 16 | 11.5 |
| May | 32.7 | 22.1 | 87 | 10.5 |
| June | 30.1 | 21.4 | 99 | 9.3 |
| July | 28.9 | 21.0 | 118 | 7.6 |
| August | 29.0 | 20.7 | 115 | 8.6 |
| September | 28.9 | 20.4 | 115 | 9.0 |
| October | 28.2 | 19.5 | 149 | 9.1 |
| November | 26.6 | 18.2 | 116 | 8.5 |
| December | 25.6 | 16.6 | 51 | 9.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1901
The township was first established in 1901 as New Town, to house the population working in the KGF Mines.
- Documented history · 1903
On 15 August 1903, the township was renamed as Robertsonpet.
- Township Establishment
The township was first established in 1901 as New Town to house the population working in the KGF Mines.
- Renaming to Robertsonpet
On 15 August 1903, the township was renamed as Robertsonpet.
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01 · OverviewRobertsonpet, in brief
Where is Robertsonpet located, and how was it founded?
Robertsonpet is a township situated within the city of Kolar Gold Fields in the Indian state of Karnataka, positioned at coordinates 12.95629, 78.27539. Operating in the Asia/Kolkata timezone, the settlement holds a population of 162,30 and utilizes INR as its currency, while accommodating speakers of languages including en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, and inc.
What historical turning point shaped the township's development?
A major turning point in the area occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the local mining industry expanded under the John Taylor and Sons Company. Initially established in 1901 as New Town to house the growing population working in the KGF Mines, the waste rocky terrain transformed as peak mining operations employed 4,500 people. At the insistence of the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, the township was officially renamed on August 15, 1903, to honor Sir Donald Robertson, the British Resident of the princely state of Mysore who had helped establish the KGF mining towns and initiated the hydro-electric plant at Shivanasamudra that supplied power to the mines.
What cultural and architectural milestones followed this transformation?
As the settlement evolved into one of the first planned townships in modern-day India, tradesmen such as bakers, confectioners, jewellers, pawn brokers, barbers, timber merchants, and tailors migrated to open shops. This growth fostered a multicultural environment featuring Kannada, Anglo-Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Marwari, and Muslim communities, alongside descendants of English mine supervisors. Architectural developments included the Victorian-style King George Hall town hall, featuring arches, canopies, and a front garden, alongside recreational institutions like the KGF Club in Oorgaum and the King George Hall Cosmopolitan Club, which provided facilities for badminton, tennis, cards, carom, and snooker.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robertsonpet
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01 · Q&AWhere is Robertsonpet located and what are its coordinates?
Robertsonpet is situated in India at geographic coordinates 12.9563, 78.2754, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Robertsonpet?
Robertsonpet has a recorded population of approximately 162,230 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Robertsonpet?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Robertsonpet include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Robertsonpet?
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