Koppal

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Koppala| type = town| latd = 15.35 | longd = 76.15
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Koppal district
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altitude = 529
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 56160| population_density = 1951.36
area_magnitude= km²
area_total = 28.78
area_telephone = 08539
postal_code = 583 231
vehicle_code_range = KA-37
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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 is located at coord|15.35|N|76.15|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Koppal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koppal] ] . It has an average elevation of 530 metres (1738 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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.

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