Sindhanur

Sindhanuru
taluk
Sindhanuru
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°46′12″N 76°45′20″E / 15.77000°N 76.75556°E / 15.77000; 76.75556Coordinates: 15°46′12″N 76°45′20″E / 15.77000°N 76.75556°E / 15.77000; 76.75556
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Raichur
Headquarters Sindhanur
Government
 • M L A Sri Venkatrao Nadagouda
Area
 • Total 1,567.70 km2 (605.29 sq mi)
Elevation 377 m (1,237 ft)
Population
 • Total 75,837
 • Density 229.74/km2 (595.0/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 584128
Telephone code 8535
ISO 3166 code IN-KA
Vehicle registration KA-36
Website karnataka.gov.in

Sindhanur (also spelled Sindhnur) is a town and a major taluk in Raichur District, Karnataka, India.

TOTAL AREA

Sindhanur is located at 15°47′N 76°46′E / 15.78°N 76.77°E / 15.78; 76.77.[1] It has an average elevation of 377 metres (1,237 ft). Its area is 1567.70 km2.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Sindhanur had a population of 61,292 (51% male, 49% female). Sindhanur has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 44%. In Sindhanur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sindhnur
  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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