Laxmeshwar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Laxmeshwara| type = town| latd = 15.1333 | longd = 75.4667
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Gadag district
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altitude = 633
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 33417| population_density = 2784.75
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area_total = 12
area_telephone = 08487
postal_code = 582 116
vehicle_code_range = KA-26
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Laxmeshwar is an agricultural trading town located in Gadag District of Karnataka state, India. The city has religious background as well, Shiva and Jain followers from time immemorial have settled here. A historic and beautifully sculpted stone temple is here for the god Shiva called Someshwar Temple.

The previous name of Laxmeshwar is Puligere (The pond of tigers). There are 2 guesses how Laxmeshwar name came about:1. From the King Laxmanarasa who was ruling Puligere.2. There is temple called Laxmi-Lingana gudi, which means the temple of Goddess Laxmi and God Ishwar.You can also find two historical jain temples (Sannabasadi and Shankabasadi) in the town.

Geography

Lakshmeshwar is located at coord|15.13|N|75.47|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Lakshmeshwar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lakshmeshwar] ] . It has an average elevation of 634 metres (2080 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Lakshmeshwar had a population of 33,411. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lakshmeshwar has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 53%. In Lakshmeshwar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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