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Siddapura, Uttara Kannada

Siddapura
ಸಿದ್ದಾಪುರ
Town
Unchalli Falls Siddapur
Unchalli Falls Siddapur
Siddapura is located in Karnataka
Siddapura
Siddapura
Siddapura is located in India
Siddapura
Siddapura
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°20′49″N 74°53′38″E / 14.347°N 74.894°E / 14.347; 74.894Coordinates: 14°20′49″N 74°53′38″E / 14.347°N 74.894°E / 14.347; 74.894
Country India
State Karnataka
District Uttara Kannada
Region Malenadu
Elevation 564 m (1,850 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 97,322
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 581 355
Telephone code +91-8389
ISO 3166 code IN-KA
Vehicle registration KA 31
Website karnataka.gov.in

Siddapura Kannada: ಸಿದ್ದಾಪುರ) is a town and the headquarters of Siddapur taluk, located in the Uttara Kannada district of the state of Karnataka in southern India. It is nestled among the Western Ghats. The town is surrounded by forest and the region is popular for a large number of waterfalls. Sirsi is the Nearest Large City. Adike (Areca nut) is the primary crop grown in the villages that surround the town.

As of 2001, Siddapura had a population of 14,049. Males were 51% of the population and females 49%. The average literacy rate is 82% (male 88%, female 82%). 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the most common language.

Siddapura's primary ethnic and religious groups are Lingayats, Namadhari Naiks, Gudigars, Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, Halakki Vokkaligas, Havyaks, Kurubas, Madivals, Christians, Daivajnas, Muslims, and Marathas.

Bus service is provided by KSRTC and a few private bus operators. These buses connect Siddapur to elsewhere in Karnataka, as well as a few buses to other states. Siddapura is well connected by road to the surrounding area.


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