Shirahatti is located at 15°14′N 75°35′E / 15.23°N 75.58°E / 15.23; 75.58.[1] It has an average elevation of 659 metres (2162 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places to visit
Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math (Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus and Muslims follow this deity.
Transport
Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighboring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore
regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station is Lakshameshwar (Yelavigi).
References
^Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shirhatti
^"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.
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