Guledgudda is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was earlier a part of the Badami taluk, but is now the headquarters of the Guledgudda taluk in Bagalkot district.

Guledgudda
town
Guledgudda is located in Karnataka
Guledgudda
Guledgudda
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16°03′N 75°48′E / 16.05°N 75.8°E / 16.05; 75.8
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBagalkot
Government
 • TypeTown Municipal Council
Area
 • Total4.87 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
Elevation
515 m (1,690 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total33,991
 • Density6,979.67/km2 (18,077.3/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
587 203
Telephone code08357
Vehicle registrationKA-29
Websitewww.hungundtown.mrc.gov.in
Badami Taluk Map before creation of Guledgud Taluk
Badami Taluk ZP Constituency Map before creation of Guledgud Taluk

Demographics edit

As of the 2001 Indian census, Guledgudda had a population of 33,991.[1] Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Guledgudda had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 76%, and female literacy was 55%. In Guledgudda, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

References edit

  1. ^ "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.