Shirahatti

Shirahatti ಶಿರಹಟ್ಟಿ Shirahapura ಶಿರಹಪುರ
—  city  —
Shirahatti Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Gadag
Taluk	Shirahatti
Lok Sabha Constituency	Haveri
Elevation	659 m (2,162 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	16,208
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	582 120
Vehicle registration	KA 26

Shirahatti (Kannada: ಸವಡಿ ) is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Shirahatti is located at 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58. It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math(Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus & Muslims follow this deity; this is uniqueness of this Math.

Transport

Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighbouring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station is Gadag.

Politics

Ramanna S. Lamani from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is currently the MLA representing this area from May 2008 onwards.