Jog, Karnataka

For the waterfalls of the same name see Jog Falls
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Village
Nickname(s): Jog waterfalls
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Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°11′50″N 74°48′24″E / 14.19734°N 74.80654°E / 14.19734; 74.80654Coordinates: 14°11′50″N 74°48′24″E / 14.19734°N 74.80654°E / 14.19734; 74.80654
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Sagara
Population (2001)
  Total 12,570
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Jog is located in Sagar taluk in Shimoga district of Karnataka state, India. The famous Jog Falls is near this village.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Jog Falls had a population of 12,570. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jog Falls has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 68%. In Jog Falls, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  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 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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