Sindhanur
| Sindhanur ಸಿಂಧನೂರು | |
|---|---|
| taluk | |
  Sindhanur ಸಿಂಧನೂರು Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′12″N 76°45′20″E / 15.77000°N 76.75556°ECoordinates: 15°46′12″N 76°45′20″E / 15.77000°N 76.75556°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Raichur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Koppal |
| Headquarters | Sindhanur |
| Government | |
| • Tahsildar | Sri. Gangappa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,567.70 km2 (605.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
| • Density | 229.74/km2 (595.0/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 584128 |
| Telephone code | 8535 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA-RA-SI |
| Vehicle registration | KA-36 |
Sindhanur (also spelled Sindhnur) is a town and a major taluka (administrative divisions) in Raichur District, Karnataka, India.
Geography
Sindhanur is located at 15°47′N 76°46′E / 15.78°N 76.77°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 377 metres (1,237 ft). Its area is 1567.70 km2.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Sindhanur had a population of 61,292 (51% male, 49% female). Sindhanur has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 44%. In Sindhanur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Gallery
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Map of Sindhanur Taluk in Raichur District
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Rice Symbol of Sindhanur
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Roadside shops in Sindhanur
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Channamma circle
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Sindhanur in Karnataka map
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sindhnur
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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