Belthangadi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Belthangadi | type = town| latd = 12.9886 | longd = 75.2757
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Dakshina Kannada
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altitude = 685
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 7302| population_density = 823.22
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area_total = 8.87
area_telephone = 08256
postal_code = 574 214
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Belthangadi is the headquarters of Belthangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) district of Karnataka state in India. Belthangadi taluk is mostly covered by forests. Western ghats provide scenic beauty, especially during the monsoon season that usually lasts from the month of June to September. Dharmasthala in Belthangadi taluk is the pilgrim centre for Hindus.

Geography

Belthangady is located at coord|13.98|N|75.3|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Beltangady.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Beltangady] ] It has an average elevation of 685 metres (2247 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Belthangady had a population of 7302. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Belthangady has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tourist spots in Belthangady Taluk

* Dharmasthala
* Jamalabad Fort
* Charmadi Ghat
* Venur Gomateshwara statue
* Ballamanja Temple
* Bandaje falls- a trekking spot
* Surya Sadashivarudra Temple Nada.
* Shree Devi Bhagavathi Kshetra Melanthabettu.
* Kuthyaru Somanatheshwara Temple Belthangady
* Shree Mahadevi Marigudi Belthangady
* 'Shree Devi Bhagavathi Kshetra Melanthabettu' is a temple under construction

Education

Belthangady is famous for education institutions. Ujire, a small village, is the center of education.

List of Colleges
*Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire.
*Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar.
*Prasanna College of Education, Ujire.
*Kalpatharu Nursing school, Belthangadi

References

[http://www.deekaypages.com Beltangady]

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