PIN 584121 Elevation 639 m Local time Sunday 1:18 PM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KA 37 Population 21,180 (2001) | |
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Weather 34°C, Wind N at 13 km/h, 19% Humidity | ||
Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Contents
- Map of Kushtagi Karnataka
- Geography
- Demographics
- Puradh family
- Registered Non Government Organisations
- Present MLA and Leaders
- Transport
- Long distance bus routes
- Railways
- References
Map of Kushtagi, Karnataka
Geography
Kushtagi is located at 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2. It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 644 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.
Puradh family
This family is dedicated to the improvement of the local area. They have donated all of their property (e.g. schools, hospitals) and performed as role models to the present generation. Family seed Shran Basava Purad is working as a bahubali towards providing knowledge to scheduled tribe improvement.
Registered Non-Government Organisations
Kushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs:
Present MLA and Leaders
Mr. Doddanagouda Patil From BJP. Notable politician include K Mahesh who is serving as the president of social justice wing of zilla panchanyat Koppal. K Mahesh is the son of former MLA K sharanappa vakeel.
Transport
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
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.
Railways
Koppal and Hospet is the nearest railway station to Kushtagi and Koppal and Hospet is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad...