District Bellary Vehicle registration KA 34 and KA 35 Population 21,855 (2001) ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 596 m Local time Saturday 11:58 PM | |
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Named for Tamarind Plants and Mahatma Gandhi Chithabasma Weather 27°C, Wind N at 2 km/h, 30% Humidity | ||
Kudligi is a panchayat town in Bellary district in the India state of Karnataka.
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Map of Kudligi, Karnataka 583135
Geography
Kudligi is located at 14.9°N 76.38°E / 14.9; 76.38. It has an average elevation of 596 metres (1955 feet). The oldest temple, Shri Hulikunteraya Temple, Bommaghatta (Brahmaghatta), is 23 km away. The two main attractives of Kudligi Town is Mahatma Gandhiji Chithabasma located at play ground named mahadeva mylara play ground and National Highway 13. Jarmali Forest and Shivapura Forest are the main forest areas, people mainly depends upon largely grown tamarind and its parts. The Biggest Banyan tree troops nearby town is most attractive. Literacy is low due to unemployment,major occupation is Agriculture and mining.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Kudligi had a population of 21,855. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kudligi has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kudligi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.Gudekote forest is known for Bears and Jarmali is known for Custard apple in the forest.Major temples SOLLAMMA temple,Ooramma temple,and Kottala Anjaneya temple.