Sankeshwar, Karnataka

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Sankeshwar city located in Hukkeri taluka, Belagavi district, in Karnataka. It is located on AH47 (Previously National Highway 4). It is about 50 km north-east from Belgaum. It is located on the bank of the Hiranyakeshi river.

Geography

Sankeshwar is located at 16.27°N, 74.48°W. It has an average elevation of 638 metres (2093 feet).

Demographics

India census, Sankeshwar had a population of 89,627. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sankeshwar has an average literacy rate of 87%, higher than the national average of 59.5% (India): male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 67%. 18% of the population is under 7 years of age. Kannada is the major language spoken here.

Tourist attractions in Sankeshwar

Shri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Samsthana Matha - Sankeshwar (Karavir) Narayan Temple Sri Duradundeshwara Matha - Nidasoshi Vallabhgad Fort

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