Kargal is a town in the Sagar of Karnataka has a population of approximately 10,000 people.[1] It was recently declared a "town panchayat" by the government of Karnataka. It is located 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Jog Falls and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Sagara. Kargal is located in Bharangi Hobli, Sagara Taluka. It lies on the banks of River Sharavathi and gained importance after the construction of Linganamakki Dam in the year 1954. The dam is 5 km away from Kargal.

Kargal
Kargal
town
Kargal is located in Karnataka
Kargal
Kargal
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°11′23″N 74°48′50″E / 14.18972°N 74.81389°E / 14.18972; 74.81389
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictShimoga
Population
 • Totalaround 10,000
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577421
Nearest citySagara
Websitewww.jogkargaltown.mrc.gov.in/en
Sight-Seeing in Kargal

Chowdeshwari temple is located in Kargal and Jog Falls is situated on the outskirts. It has a pretty diverse culture and traditions. Many people from different parts of Karnataka visit the temple.

References edit

  1. ^ "Jog Kargal (Shimoga, Karnataka, India) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.info. Retrieved 15 January 2020.