Haliyal
Haliyala | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Haliyala Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°19′50″N 74°45′53″E / 15.33056°N 74.76472°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Malenadu |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 20,652 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 581329 |
| Vehicle registration | KA65 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Uttara Kannada |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Haliyal |
| Website | haliyalatown |
Haliyala is a town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters town for Haliyal Taluk. It can be classified as a main-road town.
Geography
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Situated at approximately 15.33°N latitude and 74.77°E longitude, Haliyal lies at an average elevation of 559 meters (1,833 feet) above sea level. The town is positioned about 103 kilometers east of Karwar, the district headquarters, and is well-connected by road to nearby cities such as Dharwad, Hubli, and Belgaum.
Demographics
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In the 2001 Indian census, Haliyal had a population of 20,652. Males constituted 51% of the population. Haliyal had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average (59.5%); male literacy was 72%, and female literacy was 60%. In 2001 in Haliyal, 13% of the population was under 6 years of age.[1] While Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, Haliyal exhibits significant linguistic diversity. Marathi is widely spoken and serves as a primary language for many residents, reflecting the town's proximity to the Maharashtra border and historical influences . Additionally, Konkani is spoken by some communities, contributing to the town's multilingual character.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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 November 2008.
Forts in Karnataka
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