Shikaripur
Shikaripur or Shikaripura is a major town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Shikaripur taluk and is known as the land of shivasharanas.
Shikaripur | |
|---|---|
  Shikaripur Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14.27°N 75.35°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shivamogga |
| 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) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA 15 Sagara[1] |
| Vidhana Sabha constituency | Shikarpura |
Geography
Shikaripur is located at 14.27°N 75.35°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 603 m (1978 ft). It lies between plain land and mostly tropical forests of Malenadu region. Shikaripura is one of the junction to connect north karnataka to Malenadu .
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] Shikaripura had a population of 31,508. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Shikaripura had an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 75%, and female literacy was 67%. In Shikarpur, 12% of the population were under 6 years of age.
References
- "KA-15- Sagara, District RTO office in Karnataka State". findandtrace.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Shikarpur, India". Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- "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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