Arkalgud

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Coordinates: 12.77° N 76.06° E

Arkalgud
Arkalgud
State  - District(s)	Karnataka  - Hassan
Coordinates	12.77° N 76.06° E
Area  - Elevation	- 916 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	15,184  -

Arkalgud is a panchayat town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.

[edit] Geography

Arkalgud is located at 12.77° N 76.06° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 916 metres (3005 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Arkalgud had a population of 15,184. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Arkalgud has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Arkalgud