Haliyal

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Haliyala
Town
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Haliyala
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°19′50″N74°45′53″E / 15.33056°N 74.76472°E / 15.33056; 74.76472
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
Region Malenadu
District Uttara Kannada
Elevation
559 m (1,834 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
20,652
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
581329
Vehicle registration KA65
Lok Sabha constituency Uttara Kannada
Vidhan Sabha constituency Haliyal
Website haliyalatown.mrc.gov.in

Haliyala is a town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters town for Haliyal Taluk. It can be classified as a main-road town.

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Geography

Aquifer Map of Haliyal Taluk Aquifer Map of Haliyal Taluk.pdf
Aquifer Map of Haliyal Taluk

Situated at approximately 15.33°N latitude and 74.77°E longitude, Haliyal lies at an average elevation of 559 meters (1,833 feet) above sea level. The town is positioned about 103 kilometers east of Karwar, the district headquarters, and is well-connected by road to nearby cities such as Dharwad, Hubli, and Belgaum.




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Tank Map of Haliyal Taluk





Demographics

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Haliyal Demographics

In the 2001 Indian census, Haliyal had a population of 20,652. Males constituted 51% of the population. Haliyal had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average (59.5%); male literacy was 72%, and female literacy was 60%. In 2001 in Haliyal, 13% of the population was under 6 years of age. [1] While Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, Haliyal exhibits significant linguistic diversity. Marathi is widely spoken and serves as a primary language for many residents, reflecting the town's proximity to the Maharashtra border and historical influences . Additionally, Konkani is spoken by some communities, contributing to the town's multilingual character.

See also

References

  1. "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.

Forts in Karnataka