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Map of Lingasugur
Lingasugur is a municipal town in Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. There are many Temples, hills and forts (Quila). The festivals of Muharram and Maha Shivaratri are important here. Mudgal in Lingasugur taluk has a very ancient fort. It has often been mentioned in the autobiography of Philip Meadows Taylor - The story of my life.
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Geography
Lingasugur is located at 16.17°N 76.52°E / 16.17; 76.52. It has an average elevation of 499 metres (1637 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Lingasugur had a population of 34932(as per2011 census) Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lingasugur has an average literacy rate of 60%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 45%. In Lingasugur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Transport
Lingasugur is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Hyderabad and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hyderabad.
Long-distance bus routes
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a lot of bus services to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services. As this is a Junction place for surrounding district places, the transportation is much easier.
- Lingasugur - Bangalore
- Lingasugur - Hyderabad
- Lingasugur - Panaji
- Lingasugur - Hubli
- Lingasugur - Davanagere
Railways
Raichur is the nearest railway station to Lingasugur and Raichur is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Pune, Bhopal and Agra.