Shahpur, Karnataka

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name =Shahpur | type=city


latd = 16.7 | longd = 76.83
state_name = Karnataka
district = Gulbarga
leader_title=Municipal commissioner
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altitude = 428
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 29,556 | area_total=
area_telephone = 08479
postal_code = 585223
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Shahpur( _kn. ಶಹಾಪುರ, ಷಾಹ್ಪುರ) is a town located in Indian state of Karnataka. Shahpur is 496.7 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Gulbarga, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Bidar.

Geography

Shahpur is located at coord|16.7|N|76.83|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Shahpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur] ] . It has an average elevation of 428 metres (1404 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Shahpur had a population of 29,556. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahpur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahpur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Attractions

Shahpur is famous for hills.

Sleeping Buddha( _kn. ಬುದ್ಧ ಮಲಗಿದ ಗುಡ್ಡ), made of hills is a popular attraction of Shahpur.

Shahpur is the home to the famous Chara Basaveshwara temple

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