Sankeshwar, Karnataka
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°16′N 74°29′E / 16.27°N 74.48°E. It has an average elevation of 638 metres (2093 feet).
Demographics
As of 2011 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
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sankeshwar
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.