Ilkal
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| ?Ilkal Karnataka • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| District(s) | Bagalkot |
| Population | 51,956 (2001) |
Coordinates: Ilkal is a town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Ilkal is famous for Handloom sarees, popularly known as Ilkal sarees.These sarees are worn by women of North Karnataka,Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra state. The Sarees made here have distinctive pattern and usually made from cotton.They are best suited for weather conditions prevailing in the region.Recently sarees made in Ilkal are worn by high society ladies as a fashion statement.There are many wide variety of sarees are made here with variable cotton and silk ratios. Ilkal is also famous for its red granite stone. which is exported all over the world
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[edit] Geography
Ilkal is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Ilkal had a population of 51,956. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ilkal has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 52%. In Ilkal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ilkal
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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