Mahalingpur

Mahalingpur
—  city  —
Mahalingpur Location of Mahalingpur in Karnataka and India
Coordinates	16°23′N 75°07′E / 16.38°N 75.12°E / 16.38; 75.12Coordinates: 16°23′N 75°07′E / 16.38°N 75.12°E / 16.38; 75.12
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District(s)	Bagalkot
Population	30,861 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 560 metres (1,840 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 587 312

Mahalingpur or Mahalingapura in Kannada is a town in the Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Agriculture and weaving are the primary industries. Prior name is Naragatti becomes Mahalingpur after the gracious appearance of Lord Mahalingeshwara. People speak typical Kannada, understand Marathi, English and Hindi. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Ghataprabha River flows through Nandagaon from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Kudala sangam gets joins with Krishna. Mahalingpur is the most commercial city in Bagalkot district gold, jaggery and saris are common marketing stuffs.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Mahalingpur had a population of 30,861. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mahalingpur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 48%. In Mahalingpur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Transportation is very poor, Mudhol is thought the Talluk but nobody has initiated the development of this peaceful and pleasant place.

Education

K.L.E, CK Chinchali Primary School, Basavanand high School[one of the best school ], Government School of Primary education. Job Oriented courses: ITI, Polytechnik,D.Ed, Nursery Training course.

Colleges

• K.L.E Degree college for Arts and commerce
• K.L.E Polytechnic
• Government Jr. COllege for Arts and Commers.
• Gururaj Bilagi, K.L.E poly technic studrnt (Under development).

Schools

• Mahalingapur Public School ICSE Syllabus From Jambagi Brothers.
• CK Chinchali Primary and Secondary School
• Basavanand primary & high school[Best school of Mahalingpur]
• K.L.E primary, secondary, high school, colleges

References

1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.