Nargund

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?Nargund Karnataka • India
Nargund
Coordinates: 15°43′N 75°23′E / 15.72, 75.38
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 605 m (1,985 ft)
District(s)	Gadag
Population	32,548 (2001)

Coordinates: 15°43′N 75°23′E / 15.72, 75.38 Nargund is a town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Nargund was ruled by the Venkat Rao of the Bhave dynasty during the late 18th century on behalf of the Maratha Peshwas of Poona. Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore subjugated it in 1778. It was attacked by Tipu Sultan in 1784.During his fight against the Marathas and the Bhave family and the Pethe family, who were their accountants were humiliated by means of brutal torture and rape at the hands of Tipu's commanders. They were taken as prisoners to Mysore and remained so until their release in 1799 at the hands of the Marathas when they were restored to Nargund.Nargund was also famous for cotton crop.

[edit] Geography

Nargund is located at 15.72° N 75.38° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1984 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Nargund had a population of 32,548. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nargund has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 45%. In Nargund, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.