Kushtagi
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Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district
Koppal district
Koppal district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. In the past Koppal was referred to as 'Kopana Nagara'. Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. It is situated approximately 38 km away...

 in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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 of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

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Kalalbandi is village in Kushtagi. It literally means "Stone Cart". Despite the stony ground, its economy is based on agriculture.

Geography

Kushtagi is located at 15.77°N 76.2°E. It has an average elevation of 639 metre
Metre
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s (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.

Demographics

India census
Census
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, Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kushtagi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for Samraksha, the HIV/AIDS unit of Samuha, a registered NGO.

Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for Information Technology , Sankalpa Rural information Technology Development, a registered NGO.
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