Shirahatti

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Shirahatti
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Shirahatti
Location in Karnataka, India
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Shirahatti
Shirahatti (India)
Coordinates: 15°14′N75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58 Coordinates: 15°14′N75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Flag of India.svg  Karnataka
District Gadag
Taluk Shirahatti
Lok Sabha Constituency Haveri
Elevation
659 m (2,162 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total16,208
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
582 120
Vehicle registration KA-26

Shirahatti is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

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Geography

Shirahatti is located at 15°14′N75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58 . [1] It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [2] Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to visit

Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math (Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus and Muslims follow this deity.

Transport

Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighboring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station is Lakshameshwar (Yelavigi).

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References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shirhatti
  2. "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.