Sankeshwar
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| ?Sankeshwar Karnataka • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 638 m (2,093 ft) |
| District(s) | Belgaum |
| Population | 32,511 (2001) |
Coordinates: Located on National Highway 4, Sankeshwar is located in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It is 50 km north of Belgaum and is between Kanangle and Yamkanmardi. The place shows traits of Jain influence and this is exemplified by the Parshwanath Temple located here. Hukkeri, a tourist spot, is 13 km away. Belgaum Airport is the nearest airport. Closest major railheads are Belgaum Railway Station and Gokak Road Railway Station. Pachchapur is a small station nearby.
[edit] Geography
Sankeshwar is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 638 metres (2093 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Sankeshwar had a population of 32,511. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sankeshwar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Sankeshwar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sankeshwar
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
sankeshwar is nice place
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