Alnavar
TOWN in Karnataka, India
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Alnavar is a town and taluk in the Dharwad district in Karnataka, India [Alnavar is the smallest taluk in Karnataka with 13 villages .Alnavar is known for its "wood factory", "wood" and "furniture". It has a railway junction which comes under south western railway lines of India. Some of the places to visit are Dandeli which is famous for its flora and fauna.
ALNAVAR | |
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TOWN | |
| Nickname: wood city | |
  ALNAVAR Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15.43°N 74.73°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dharwad |
| Government | |
| • Body | TOWN PANCHAYAT ALNAVAR |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 23,498 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 581103 |
| Vehicle registration | KA25
Vidhan Sabha constituency Kalaghatagi- Alnavar |
Geography
Alnavar is located at 15.43°N 74.73°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 563 metres (1847 feet). Trains from Bangalore to Vasco da Gama passes through this town.[citation needed]
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Alnavar had a population of 16,286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females constitute 49%. Alnavar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the most widely spoken language.
As per 2011, the census population is 17228.[citation needed]
