Kushtagi
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| Coordinates | 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°ECoordinates: 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Koppal |
| Population | 21,180 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 639 metres (2,096 ft) |
Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Kalalbandi is village in Kushtagi. It literally means "Stone Cart". Despite the stony ground, its economy is based on agriculture.
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[edit] Geography
Kushtagi is located at 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kushtagi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Non-Government Organisations
Kushtagi is a major area of work for Samraksha[3], the HIV/AIDS unit of Samuha, a registered NGO.
[edit] Non-Government Organisations
Kushtagi is a major area of work for Information Technology [4], Sankalpa Rural information Technology Development, a registered NGO.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kushtagi
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ NGO Gateway members homepages
- ^ NGO Gateway members homepages
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