Challakere

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  ?Challakere
Karnataka • India
Coordinates: 14°19′N 76°39′E / 14.32, 76.65
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 585 m (1,919 ft)
District(s) Chitradurga
Population 49,065 (2001)
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• Vehicle
• 577 522
• +08195
• KA-16

Coordinates: 14°19′N 76°39′E / 14.32, 76.65 Challakere is a town in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India

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[edit] Geography

Challakere is located at 14.32° N 76.65° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Challakere had a population of 49,065. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Challakere has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 62%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Oil Industry

Challakere is also known as the 'oil city' of Karnataka and is India's second largest producer/supplier of edible oil after Mumbai. There are as many as 60+ oil industries in Challakere. Not only oil, several other industries like dal, fried gram, rice etc. are also present. The commercial activity is comparable with that of a standard district. The business turnover is pretty huge.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Challakere
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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The challakere is also a place of the beautiful temple of Lord Veerabhadra Swamy. The Jaathre of the lord Veerabhadra Swamy occurs every year at the end of April. The turnout for the Jaathre is huge. Atmanand a great saint and share broker his diversified attitude is very much helpful to the society.