Challakere

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Challakere v • d • e Karnataka • India
Challakere
District(s)	Chitradurga
Coordinates	14.32° N 76.65° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 585 m (1,919 ft)
Population	49,065 (2001)
Codes • Postal • Telephone • Vehicle	• 577 522 • +08195 • KA-16

Coordinates: 14.32° N 76.65° E

Challakere is a town in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India.

[edit] Geography

Challakere is located at 14.32° N 76.65° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Challakere had a population of 49,065. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Challakere has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 62%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.