Nipani
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| ?Nipani Karnataka • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| District(s) | Belgaum |
| Population • Sex ratio |
58,061 (2001) • 1000/1000 |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 591237 • +08338 • KA 23 |
Coordinates: Nipani (Kannada: ನಿಪ್ಪಾಣಿ ) is a town and a city municipal council in Belgaum district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Nipani's location in Karnataka borders on Maharastra.
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[edit] Geography and Climate
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], Nipani had a population of 58,061. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nipani has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 64%. In Nipani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Near Nipani there are many places to visit. A few of them are Samadhi math, Stavnidhi temple, Ramling, Mallikarjun temple ADI, Laxmi temple Bolewadi, Ashok nagar, Junaa Vaada, Janatha lake. Again, on the outskirts of Nipani there are many places to visit. A day's excursion in Nipani is really enjoyable. There are plenty of options for dining. A very famous side dish is 'bhaji'.
[edit] Business
Nipani is noted for its cultivation and marketing of tobacco. Neighouring village farmers bring their fresh vegatables to Nipani's town centre every day for selling. This keeps the Nipani city very vibrant and healthy. As Nipani is good for business, it also has good colleges and schools.
Many of the students from this sub-urban place have travelled, worked and a few have even settled abroad. Indirectly, these students have helped the Nipani's business to flourish when they transfer their hard earned money to their families. Let us not forget the contributions made by neighbouring villages and outsiders, who have helped to keep Nipani a busy town.
Popular places to visit are "Stavanidhi Temple" 5 KM, Amboli (40 KM), Appachivadi (15 KM), Mallaya (13 KM), Kalammavadi Dam (50 KM). Food culture is typical "Kolhapuri".
Nipani is well known destination for Higher Education. Cources like BBA, BCA, BHMS are conducted by varius Institutes.
[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.
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