Mudgal
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Mudgal | |
State - District(s) |
Karnataka - Raichur |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 549 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
19,117 - |
Mudgal is a panchayat town in Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
It is historical place that has several inscriptions belonging to the Yadavas of Devagiri. The main attractions here are the remnants of the Mudgal fort and an ancient Roman Catholic Church built by the Jesuits before 1557.
[edit] Geography
Mudgal is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet).
[edit] Demographics
According to the 2001 census of India,[2] Mudgal had a population of 19,117. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mudgal has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 41%. In Mudgal, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.