Haliyal

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Coordinates: 15.33° N 74.77° E

Haliyal

Haliyal
State
 - District(s)
Karnataka
 - Uttara Kannada
Coordinates 15.33° N 74.77° E
Area
 - Elevation

 - 559 m
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density
20,652
 - 

Haliyal is a panchayat town in Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

[edit] Geography

Haliyal is located at 15.33° N 74.77° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 559 metres (1833 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Haliyal had a population of 20,652. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Haliyal has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 60%. In Haliyal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary http://www.dandeli.com]near Haliyal is the perfect destination for the adrenaline junkie and of course, the eco tourist. It is located in the forests of the Western Ghats and interspersed by the raging river Kali.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Haliyal