Ilkal

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Coordinates: 15.97° N 76.13° E

Ilkal

Ilkal
State
 - District(s)		 Karnataka
 - Bagalkot
Coordinates 15.97° N 76.13° E
Area
 - Elevation
 - 585 m
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density		 51,956
 - 

Ilkal is a town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Ilkal is famous for Handloom sarees.These sarees are worn by women of North Karnataka,Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra state. The Sarees made here have distinctive pattern and usually made from cotton.They are best suited for weather conditions prevailing in the region.Recently sarees made in Ilkal are worn by high society ladies as a fashion statement.

[edit] Geography

Ilkal is located at 15.97° N 76.13° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Ilkal had a population of 51,956. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ilkal has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%. In Ilkal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ilkal
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