Lingsugur
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| Coordinates | 16°10′N 76°31′E / 16.17°N 76.52°ECoordinates: 16°10′N 76°31′E / 16.17°N 76.52°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Raichur |
| Population | 27,301 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 499 metres (1,637 ft) |
Lingsugur is a panchayat town in Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. There are many Temples, hills and forts (Quila). The festivals of Muharram and Maha Shivaratri are important here.
[edit] Geography
Lingsugur is located at 16°10′N 76°31′E / 16.17°N 76.52°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 499 metres (1637 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Lingsugur had a population of 27,301. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lingsugur has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 45%. In Lingsugur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lingsugur
- ^ "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.
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