Siruguppa

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  ?Siruguppa
Karnataka • India
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Location of Siruguppa
Coordinates: 15°38′N 76°54′E / 15.63, 76.9
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 373 m (1,224 ft)
District(s) Bellary
Population 42,862 (2001)

Coordinates: 15°38′N 76°54′E / 15.63, 76.9 Siruguppa is a panchayat town in Bellary district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

[edit] Geography

Siruguppa is located at 15.63° N 76.9° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 373 metres (1223 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Siruguppa had a population of 42,862. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Siruguppa has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Siruguppa, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Siruguppa
  2. ^ 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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River Tungabadra flows here. It has highest rice mills. It is main link to North and South Karnataka.