Shirahatti

15°14′N 75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58Country IndiaState KarnatakaDistrictGadagTalukShirahattiLok Sabha ConstituencyHaveriElevation659 m (2,162 ft)Population • Total16,208Languages • OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINVehicle registrationKA-26

Shirahatti is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Shirahatti is located at 15°14′N 75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58.^[1] It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to visit

Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math (Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus and Muslims follow this deity.

Transport

Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighboring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station is Lakshameshwar (Yelavigi).

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