Gangavathi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Gangavathi | type = city | latd = 15.43 | longd = 76.53
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Koppal
leader_title =
leader_name = |Raja sreeranga deva rayalu MLA 1983 1985 1989 1994 2000altitude = 406
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 93,249| population_density = 5641.2
area_magnitude= km²
area_total = 16.53
area_telephone = 08533
postal_code = 583 227
vehicle_code_range = KA-37
sex_ratio =
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website =
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Gangavathi is a town and a city municipal council in Koppal district in the state of Karnataka, India.

Geography

Gangavathi is located at coord|15.43|N|76.53|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gangawati.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gangawati] ] . It has an average elevation of 406 metres (1332 ft).Gangavathi is commercially very active place. Since it is situated close on the border of Andhra pradesh, you can find a very distinct influence of Telugu in the town. Although kannada is the primary language spoken here you can find a lot of people who can speak both Telugu and Kannada comfortably. Hampi, a well known UNESCO Heritage site is just 14 km from this place. There other places of historical importance like Anegundi, Kanakagiri, Hemagudda etc. in it's vicinity. Gangavathi was one many talukas in Raichur District. When Koppal district was carved out of Raichur, Gangavathi became part of Koppal district.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gangavathi had a population of 93,249. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gangavathi has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 48%. In Gangavathi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.paddy is grown huge due to availability of water,main places in gangavathi are

References

gangavathi is known as rice blow city

Prominent schools in Gangavathi.

1.J S S School2.Bethal School