Koppal district
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Koppal district ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ |
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 Location in Karnataka, India |
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| Coordinates: 15°21′N 76°09′E / 15.35°N 76.15°ECoordinates: 15°21′N 76°09′E / 15.35°N 76.15°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| Headquarters | Koppal |
| Talukas | Koppal, Gangavati, Yalburga, Kushtagi, Kukanur, Kanakagiri, Karatagi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,190 km2 (2,780 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,196,089 |
| • Density | 166/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | + 91 (0)8539 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-37 |
| Website | www |
Koppal district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. In the past Koppal was referred to as 'Kopana Nagara'. Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. It is situated approximately 38 km away. Anegundi, is also a famous travel destination.
Koppal, now a district headquarters is ancient Kopana a major holy place of the Jainas. Palkigundu is described as the Indrakila parvata of epic fame and there is an ancient Shiva temple called the Male Malleshwara. There are two Ashokan inscriptions at Palkigundu and Gavimatha. It was the capital of a branch of Shilaharas under the Chalukya's of Kalyan. In Shivaji's times it was one of the eight prants or revenue divisions of Southern Maratha Country. During India's First War of Independence Mundargi Bheema Rao and Hammige Kenchanagouda died fighting the British here in June 1858. Kinhal 13 km away from Koppal is famous for its traditional colourful lacquerware work.
The district occupies an area of 7,190 km² and has a population of 1,196,089, which 16.58% were urban as of 2001. The Koppal district was formed after split of Raichur district.
Koppal district has following four talukas: Koppal, Gangavathi, Yelbarga, and Kushtagi.
According to the 2011 census Koppal district has a population of 1,391,292, roughly equal to the nation of Swaziland or the US state of Hawaii. This gives it a ranking of 350th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre (650/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.32%. Koppal has a sex ratio of 983 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 67.28%.
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