Shikaripura
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Shikaripura ಶಿಕಾರಿಪುರ |
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 Shikaripura
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| Coordinates: 14°16′N 75°21′E / 14.27°N 75.35°ECoordinates: 14°16′N 75°21′E / 14.27°N 75.35°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shimoga |
| Subdivision | Sagara |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 31,508 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Shikaripur or Shikaripura is a town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Shikaripur taluk.
Shikaripur is located at 14°16′N 75°21′E / 14.27°N 75.35°E. It has an average elevation of 603 metres (1978 feet). It lies between plain land of Bayaluseeme and tropical forests of Malenadu.
As of 2001[update] India census, Shikaripura had a population of 31,508. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shikaripura has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 67%. In Shikarpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The former Chief minister of Karnataka B. S. Yeddyurappa has been a legislator of this town from many years.
Mostly Kurubas, Gudigars, Lingayaths, Lambaanis, havyaks, Muslims, Christianss and others inhabit the town of Shikaripura.
Balligavi is 20 km from Shikaripur and 80 km from Shimoga. This was the capital of Banavasi Nadu during 12th century. Keshareshwara temple, Panchalinga temple. Kaithaleshwara and Thripuramthakeshwara temple are known for the architectural beauty.
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