Vijayapura
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| Coordinates | 13°17′N 77°48′E / 13.29°N 77.8°ECoordinates: 13°17′N 77°48′E / 13.29°N 77.8°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Bangalore Rural |
| Population | 29,458 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 883 metres (2,897 ft) |
Vijayapura is a town in Bangalore Rural district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
[edit] Geography
Vijayapura is located at 13°17′N 77°48′E / 13.29°N 77.8°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 883 metres (2896 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Vijayapura had a population of 29,458. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vijayapura has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 59%. In Vijayapura, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Vijayapur was formerly known as vadagenhalli, a corrupt form of veda-gaana-halli.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vijayapura
- ^ "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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