Talikota
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| Coordinates | 16°29′N 76°19′E / 16.48°N 76.32°ECoordinates: 16°29′N 76°19′E / 16.48°N 76.32°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Bijapur |
| Population | 26,217 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 509 metres (1,670 ft) |
Talikota is a town in Bijapur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Talikota is a small town in northern Karnataka, about 80 kilometres to the southeast of Bijapur. It lies on the River called Doni. It is famous for the Battle of Talikota in 1565.
[edit] Geography
Talikota is located at 16°29′N 76°19′E / 16.48°N 76.32°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 509 metres (1669 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Talikota had a population of 26,217. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Talikota has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 51%. In Talikota, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Talikota
- ^ "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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