Siddapur

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native_name = Siddapur | type = city | latd = 14.3429 | longd = 74.8937
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Uttara Kannada
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altitude = 564
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,049| population_density =
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area_telephone = 08389
postal_code = 581 355
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Siddapur is a panchayat town in Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located near the town of Sirsi.

Geography

Siddapur is located at coord|14.20|N|74.53|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Siddapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Siddapur] ] . It has an average elevation of 564 metres (1853 feet).

Demography

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Siddapur had a population of 14,049. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Siddapur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. In Siddapur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Languages spoken here are Kannada and Konkani.

Mostly Daivajnas, Havyaks, Gaud Saraswats, Christians, and Muslims inhabited the town of Siddapur.

Economy & Occupations

The main occupation of the residents of Siddapur is agriculture. Supari (Arecanut) is the primary business of the people. Other than arecanut, commodities like paddy, coffee, pineapple, cardamom, coconut, pepper and vanilla are also grown.

Tourist Attractions

Siddapur, is located in the Malnad region, within the Western Ghats. There are forests and hills around Siddapur that are attractive for trekking. There are quite a few waterfalls near Siddapur, the important ones being:

* Jog Falls- 20Km from Siddapur
* Honnemaradu- Situated Near Talguppa (back waters of River Sharavathi),25Km from Siddapur
* Burude Falls Near Kyadgi - 30Km from Siddapur
* Unchalli Falls (KeppaJoga) - 28Km from Siddapur
* WaateHalla Falls - 34Km from Siddapur

Temples around Siddapur include Shree Lakshmi Venkatesha Temple, Shankarmath, Bhuvangiri Temple, Itagi Temple and Chandragutti Temple.

Some tourist locations around Siddapur can be seen [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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chools And Colleges In Siddapur

*Prashanti Gurukula Vidya Kendra
*Model Kannada Girls School
*Boys school
*Ballikoppa Govt Primary School
*SV Boys High School
*SRGHM Girls High School
*MGC Arts Commerce &GHD Science College
*Dhanavantri Ayurvedic Medical College

Travel To Siddapur

Siddapur is about 400 km from Bangalore. The nearest airport is located in Hubli, about 130 km away. Also, the nearest railway station is at Talguppa, about 15 km away.
KSRTC has newly started the service of volvo (A/C) Bus Daily to Siddapur from Bangalore via Sagar.

References

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Siddapur2.html Fallingrain ]
* [http://www.girishhegde.com/photogalary.aspx PhotoGalary]