Sidlaghatta

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sidlaghatta | type = town | latd = 13.39 | longd = 77.86
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = chikkaballapur
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altitude = 878
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 41,105| population_density =
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area_telephone = 08158
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Sidlaghatta is a town in Chikkaballapur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Sidlaghatta is located at coord|13.39|N|77.86|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Sidlaghatta.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sidlaghatta] ] . It has an average elevation of 878 metres (2880 feet).It is the Silk City of state Karnataka.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sidlaghatta had a population of 41,105. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sidlaghatta has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 56%. In Sidlaghatta, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is near Bangalore International Airport

It contains almost 100 villages namely Malluru,Meluru,Muttur and others

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