Birur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Birur | type = city | latd = 13.5959| longd = 75.9711
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Chikmagalur
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altitude = 833
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 22,601| population_density =
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area_telephone = 08267
postal_code = 577 116
vehicle_code_range = KA-18
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Birur is a town in Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka, India.

Geography

Birur is located at coord|13.5959|N|75.9711|E|region:IN_type:city. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Birur.html FallingRain Map - Birur] ] It has an average elevation of 833 metres (2732 feet). It is also called as the Gateway of Malnad region.

Transport

Birur is well connected both by Road (NH 207) and Rail. It is also the hub of Broad gauge railway lines to Hubli, Guntakal, Hassan and Bangalore. The line to Talguppa is still partly metre gauge and yet to be converted under Project Unigauge. [ Railway Gazette International December 2007 Supplement p7 ]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Birur had a population of 22,601. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Birur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 63%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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