Shirahatti is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Shirahatti
Town
Shirahatti is located in Karnataka
Shirahatti
Shirahatti
Location in Karnataka, India
Shirahatti is located in India
Shirahatti
Shirahatti
Shirahatti (India)
Coordinates: 15°14′N 75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictGadag
TalukShirahatti
Lok Sabha ConstituencyHaveri
Elevation
659 m (2,162 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,208
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
582 120
Vehicle registrationKA-26

Geography edit

Shirahatti is located at 15°14′N 75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58.[1] It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[2] 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.

Places to visit edit

Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math (Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus and Muslims follow this deity.

Transport edit

Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighboring 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 Lakshameshwar (Yelavigi).

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shirhatti
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.