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'''[[Balligavi]]''' is 20 Kms. from Shikaripura and 80Kms. from [[Shimoga]]. This was the capital of [[Banavasi]] Nadu during 12th century. Keshareshwara temple ,Panchalinga temple. Kaithaleshwara and Thripuramthakeshwara temple are known for the architectural beauty. |
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'''[[Bandalike]]''' is 35 Kms. to north of Shikaripura. It has many temples and Basadies. In the temples we will find sculptures and writings of Kadambas and Rashtrakutas period. Shanthinath Basadi ,Someshwara Threemurthi and Sahasralinga temples are very important temples and historical place |
'''[[Bandalike]]''' is 35 Kms. to north of Shikaripura. It has many temples and Basadies. In the temples we will find sculptures and writings of Kadambas and Rashtrakutas period. Shanthinath Basadi ,Someshwara Threemurthi and Sahasralinga temples are very important temples and historical place |
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Shikaripur
Shikaripura | |
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city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shimoga |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 31,508 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Shikaripura (Kannada: ಶಿಕಾರಿಪುರ) is a town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Shikaripura taluk.
Geography
Shikaripura is located at 14°16′N 75°21′E / 14.27°N 75.35°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 603 metres (1978 feet). It lies between plain land of Bayaluseeme and tropical forests of Malenadu.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Shikaripura had a population of 31,508. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shikaripura has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 67%. In Shikarpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The former Chief minister of Karnataka B. S. Yeddyurappa has been a legislator of this town from many years.
Mostly Kurubas, Gudigars, Lingayaths, Lambaanis, havyaks, Muslims, and others inhabit the town of Shikaripura.
Tourism
Balligavi is 20 Kms. from Shikaripura and 80Kms. from Shimoga. This was the capital of Banavasi Nadu during 12th century. Keshareshwara temple ,Panchalinga temple. Kaithaleshwara and Thripuramthakeshwara temple are known for the architectural beauty.
Bandalike is 35 Kms. to north of Shikaripura. It has many temples and Basadies. In the temples we will find sculptures and writings of Kadambas and Rashtrakutas period. Shanthinath Basadi ,Someshwara Threemurthi and Sahasralinga temples are very important temples and historical place
Uduthadi is about 7 km from Shikaripura. Uduthadi is the birth place of Akkamahadevi, the famous veerashaiva Kannada poetess. The ruins of an ancient fort can also be found here
Thalagunda is at a distance of four Kms. from Belligave. Several inscriptions are found in this are Pranshwara temple is worth to visit. To the east of Thalagunda 'Prabhudeva Gaddige' is situated.
References
Shikaripura TP (govt.) website
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