Haliyala  | |
|---|---|
Town  | |
| Coordinates: 15°19′50″N74°45′53″E / 15.33056°N 74.76472°E | |
| Country | |
| 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 | 
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.
 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.
 
 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.
Forts in Karnataka