Harpanahalli

Harapanahalli
ಹರಪನಹಳ್ಳಿ
city
Nickname(s): ಬೀಚಿ ನಾಡು
Harapanahalli
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E / 14.8; 75.98Coordinates: 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E / 14.8; 75.98
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Ballari
Government
 • Body Harapanahalli Town Municipal Council
Area
 • Total 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi)
Elevation 633 m (2,077 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 302,003
 • Density 43,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 583131
Telephone code 08398
Vehicle registration KA-17
Distance from Ballary 128 kilometres (80 mi)
Distance from Bangalore 297 kilometres (185 mi)
Website harapanahallitown.gov.in/frontpage

Harapanahalli is a City in Ballari district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Harpanahalli is located at 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E / 14.8; 75.98.[1] It has an average elevation of 633 metres (2076 feet). Harapanahalli is the one of the biggest city in Ballary district. Harapanahalli is situated at its center being heart/center Taluk in the whole state. Harapanahalli is one of the oldest trading center since Madras presidency apart from Education center.The State Cabinet’s decision to include Harapanahalli taluk of Davangere district within Ballari district has fulfilled a long-pending dream of the people here. With this move, the people of the taluk will receive all facilities extended to Hyderabad Karnataka region under Article 371(J).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Harpanahalli had a population of 41,889. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Harpanahalli has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Harpanahalli, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Nearest Railway Station

The Nearest Railway Station is Harapanahalli(1.5 km) which is inaugurated in March 2014.

Education

There are several primary schools and high schools in Harpanahalli. College level educational institutions include the Pharmacy College and the Government Junior college. KCA Higher and Primary Schools..

See also

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Harpanahalli
  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 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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