Koppal Information
Koppal is a town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hillocks and was an important town in the history of Karnataka, popularly known as Kopana Nagar. It contains historical locations such as Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a religious shrine) and the Maley Mallappa Temple.
Geography
Koppal(or Koppala, kannada : ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ) is located at 15°21′N 76°09′E / 15.35°N 76.15°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 530 metres (1738 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Koppal had a population of 56,145. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Koppal has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 54%. In Koppal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koppal
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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