Chikodi

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Chikodi v • d • e Karnataka • India
Chikodi
District(s)	Belgaum
Coordinates	16.43° N 74.6° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 683 m (2,241 ft)
Population	32,820 (2001)

Coordinates: 16.43° N 74.6° E

Chikodi is a town in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Places 4 References

[edit] Geography

Chikodi is located at 16.43° N 74.6° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 683 metres (2240 feet).It is also called as Educational District.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Chikodi had a population of 32,820. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikodi has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 79% and female literacy of 66%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. It consists of rich sugar belt, as Farming is a major activity of the area. The taluka has 3 Sugar Factories in its belt. Krisna,Dudhganga rivers made the land fertile and precious for agriculture. Now a days trend of Siri Culture is in boom in this area.

[edit] Places

1.Chandrakori Ganesh Temple . Near Bus Stand.

2.Ghattagi Basavanna Temple (3 K.M.)from City.

3.Shantigiri Kothali.

4.150 Year Old Court Complex,with Bautiful architecture.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikodi