Koppal

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Koppal
Koppala
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Koppal Fort
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Koppal
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°21′N76°09′E / 15.35°N 76.15°E / 15.35; 76.15
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
Region Kalyana-Karnataka
District Koppal
Government
  TypeCity Municipality
Area
  Total28.78 km2 (11.11 sq mi)
Elevation
529 m (1,736 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total70,698
  Density2,070.62/km2 (5,362.9/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
583 231
Telephone code08539
Vehicle registration KA-37
Websitewww.koppalcity.mrc.gov.in

Koppal is the district headquarters of Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hills. It was known as Kopana Nagara. [1] [2] The town has historical landmarks such as the Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a religious shrine), and the Male Mallappa Temple. Historically, Koppal was known as Jaina Kashi, meaning the "Kashi" or most-sacred-place for Jains. [3] It was so named because there were more than 700 Basadis (also called Bastis), Jain meditation halls or Prarthana Mandirs.[ citation needed ] Koppal district was carved out of Raichur district, located in the northern part of Karnataka state, on 1 April 1998. [4]

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Demographics

As per the 2011 census, Koppal district had a population of 70,698. [5] This gives it a ranking of 350th in India (out of a total of 640). [5] The district has a population density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre (650/sq mi). [5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.32%. [5] Koppal has a sex ratio of 1006 females for every 1000 males [5] and a literacy rate of 79.97%. [5]

Transport

Koppal has a railway station, which is located north-west from the city centre, connecting to Delhi,Bengaluru, Hubli, Hyderabad, Tirupati, and Kolhapur. [6] National Highway 63 passes through the city, which connects Ankola and Gooty through Hubli.

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