Harpanahalli ಹರಪನಹಳ್ಳಿ Harapanahalli |
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Location in Karnataka, India | |
Coordinates: 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°ECoordinates: 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
District | davangere |
Government | |
• Body | Harapanahalli Town Municipal Council |
Area | |
• Total | 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi) |
Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 302,003 |
• Density | 43,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 583131 |
Telephone code | 08398 |
Vehicle registration | KA-17 |
Distance from Davangere | 49.1 kilometres (30.5 mi) |
Distance from Bangalore | 297 kilometres (185 mi) |
Website | harapanahallitown |
Harpanahalli is a town in Davangere district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Harpanahalli is located at 14°48′N 75°59′E / 14.8°N 75.98°E. It has an average elevation of 633 metres (2076 feet). Harapanahalli is the third biggest town in Davangere district next to Harihar. Davangere district being heart of the state, Harapanahalli is situated at its center being heart/center Taluk in the whole state. Harapanahalli is one of the oldest trading center since Madras presidency apart from Education center.
As of 2001[update] India census, Harpanahalli had a population of 41,889. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Harpanahalli has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 48%. In Harpanahalli, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Nearest Railway Station is Harapanahalli(1.5 km) which is inaugurated in March 2014.
There are several primary schools and high schools in Harpanahalli. College level educational institutions include the Pharmacy College and the Government Junior college.