Gurmitkal

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native_name = Gurmatkal | type = city | latd = 16.87 | longd = 77.4
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Gulbarga
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altitude = 608
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 16,927| population_density =
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Gurmatkal (Kannada: ಗುರ್ಮಿತ್ಕಲ್ ) is a panchayat town in Gulbarga district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Gurmatkal is located at coord|16.87|N|77.4|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gurmatkal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gurmatkal] ] . It has an average elevation of 608 metres (1994 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gurmatkal had a population of 16,927. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gurmatkal has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 40%. In Gurmatkal, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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