Kushtagi
Kushtagi | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Kushtagi | |
  Kushtagi Location in Karnataka, India  Kushtagi Kushtagi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°45′05″N 76°11′34″E / 15.751493°N 76.192903°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Koppala |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Town | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,355 km2 (523 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Town | 24,878 [1] |
| • Rural | 259,914 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 583278 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-37 |
| Website | www |
Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Kushtagi is a taluk center of Koppal district. This taluk has a population of 353,142 as per the 2021 census estimate. In this taluk, pomegranate fruits are popularly grown.There is a Durga devi temple in heart of the town. To its North lies Ilkal, Gajendragad to the West, Hospet to the South and Sindhanur to the East. Red and black soil can be found in this taluk. A big lake 4kms away from the city is the main source of drinking water is situated in west side and covering the area of more than 300 acres.[citation needed]
History
[edit]Kushtagi is located at 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.[citation needed]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 64.4 %, 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.[citation needed]
Registered Non-Government Organisations
[edit]Kushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs:
- Samraksha,[4] the HIV/AIDS unit of Samuha
- Information Technology,[5] Sankalpa Rural information Technology Development
Transport
[edit]Kushtagi is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Raichur, Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hubli.
Long-distance bus routes
[edit]Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.
Railways
[edit]Kushtagi Railway Station is under construction and railway line has been laid upto Kushtagi, a trail run was also conducted in may 2024, if all goes well, the train service from Kushtagi to Gadag and hubballi may start at the end of 2024 or from mid of 2025. Koppal railway station and Hosapete junction railway station are the nearest railway station to Kushtagi. Koppal and Hosapete district are served by a major rail line and are well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kushtagi
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
- ^ "NGO Gateway members homepages". Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2008.
- ^ "NGO Gateway members homepages". Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2008.