Sankeshwar

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native_name = Sankeshwar | type = city | latd = 16.27 | longd = 74.48
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Belgaum
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altitude = 638
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 32,511| population_density =
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Sankeshwar is located in Hukkeri taluka, Belgaum District of Karnataka state. It is located on National Highway 4. It is 50 km from Belgaum on north direction. About the Transportation - Nearest Airport - Belgaum 50 km. Nearest Railway stations - Belgaum 50 km, Ghat prabha - 30 km River - Hiranyakesi, Factory - Hira Sugar Factory, Near by picknic spots - Gokak falls, Hidkal Dam, Gudachana malaki, Schools and Colleges - Sankeshwar has good schools in different medium like Kannada, Urdu,Marathi and English. It has Murarji Desai residential school. It has Arts, Commerce, Science, BBA, BBM and Homeopathy colleges. It has nearby Engineering and Diploma colleges in Nidasoshi.

Geography

Sankeshwar is located at coord|16.27|N|74.48|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Sankeshwar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sankeshwar] ] . It has an average elevation of 638 metres (2093 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sankeshwar had a population of 32,511. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sankeshwar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Sankeshwar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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