Shirahatti
Town in Karnataka, India
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Shirahatti is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Shirahatti | |
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Town | |
  Shirahatti Location in Karnataka, India  Shirahatti Shirahatti (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15.23°N 75.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Gadag |
| Taluk | Shirahatti |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Haveri |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 16,208 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 582 120 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-26 |
Geography
Shirahatti is located at 15.23°N 75.58°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places to visit
Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math (Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus and Muslims follow this deity.
Transport
Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighboring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station is Lakshameshwar (Yelavigi).
