Nipani

Nipani ನಿಪ್ಪಾಣಿ,निपाणी
City
Nipani Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16°24′00″N 74°23′00″E / 16.4000°N 74.3833°E / 16.4000; 74.3833Coordinates: 16°24′00″N 74°23′00″E / 16.4000°N 74.3833°E / 16.4000; 74.3833
Country	India
State	Karnataka,India
District	Belgaum District
Elevation	585 m (1,919 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	98,061
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	591237
Telephone code	08338
Vehicle registration	KA 23
Sex ratio	1000/1000 ♂/♀

Nipani is a taluka and a City Municipal Council in Belgaum District in the India state of Karnataka. It is located at a Distance of 75 Km from the district headquarters,and 37 Km from Kolhapur City in Maharashtra State. Nipani is famous For tobacco in India.

Geography and climate

Since Nipani is close to the branches of the western ghats, it enjoys a good rainy season. Temperature ranges from 16 to 40°C (61 to 104°F).

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,^[1] Nipani had a population of 98,061. 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. Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language. Marathi is also spoken in Nipani city.

Business

Nipani is dependent mostly on agriculture and its local textile industry. Nipani is also well known for its Tobacco business.

Education

Nipani has good colleges and schools. Most of the students who come to this city for education are from neighbouring villages such as Khadaklat, Kodni, Yamgarni, Benadi, Lakhanapur, Jatrat, Akkol, Padalihal, Nanganur, Shripevadi, Aadi, Murgod, Solankur, Saundalaga, Pangire B, Kurli, Appachiwadi etc.

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 not to forget the contributions made by neighbouring villages and outsiders, who have helped to keep Nipani a busy town. Nipani is well known as a destination for higher education. Courses including BA, MA, B.COM, M.COM, BSC, BBA, BCA, D.PHARM, B.PHARM, M.PHARM BHMS, BAMS, B.ED, BE are conducted by various institutes.

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