Guledgudda
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?Guledgudda Karnataka • India |
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Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Area • Elevation |
4.87 km² (2 sq mi) • 515 m (1,690 ft) |
District(s) | Bagalkot |
Population • Density |
33,991 (2001) • 6,979.67 /km² (18,077 /sq mi) |
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 587 203 • +08355 • KA-29 |
Coordinates: Guledgudda is a town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
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Guledgudda on Google Earth |
==Demographics==
As of 2001 India census[1], Guledgudda had a population of 33,991. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Guledgudda has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 55%. In Guledgudda, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The town is famous for its handloom saaries and silk blouse, which are traditionally worn by woman in southern states of India.
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.