Kushtagi

Kushtagi
city
Kushtagi Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2Coordinates: 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Koppal
Elevation	639 m (2,096 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	21,180
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	584121
Vehicle registration	KA 37

Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Kushtagi is located at 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2.^[1] It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kushtagi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for Samraksha,^[3] the HIV/AIDS unit of Samuha, a registered NGO.

Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for Information Technology,^[4] Sankalpa Rural information Technology Development, a registered NGO.

♣==Present MLA== Mr. Doddanagouda Patil From BJP.^[5]

Transport

Kushtagi is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Raichur, Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest airport is in major airport is in Hubli.

Long-distance bus routes

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.

Railways

Koppal and Hospet is the nearest railway station to Kushtagi and Koppal and Hospet is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad...

See also

• Hanumasagara
• Kudalasangama
• Gajendragad
• Ilkal
• Yelburga
• Sindhanur
• Koppal
• Karnataka
• m.gudadur

References