Shikaripur
Shikaripur
Shikaripura | |
|---|---|
  Shikaripur Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°16′N 75°21′E / 14.27°N 75.35°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shimoga |
| Subdivision | Sagara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.76 km2 (7.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 31,508 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Shikaripuria, Shikaripuri |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-15 |
| Vidhana Sabha constituency | Shikarpura |
Shikaripur or Shikaripura is a town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Shikaripur taluk.
Geography
Shikaripur 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.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shikarpur
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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