Shigli

Shigli is a city located in the Shirhatti taluk of Gadag district in Karnataka. It is situated 52 kilometres (32 mi) to the south of district headquarters Gadag, 26 km (16 mi) from Shirhatti, and 382 km (237 mi) from state capital Bangalore. Shigli's pin code is 582210, and the postal head office is Shigli.

Shigli
City
Shigli
Shigli
Coordinates: 15°3′47″N 75°28′0.1″E
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictGadag district
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
582210
Area code(s)08487
Vehicle registrationKA-26

The villages near Shigli include:

  • Adarakatti (8 km),
  • Ramagiri (10 km),
  • Suranagii (12 km),
  • Batturu (14 km),
  • Adharahalli (16 km).

Shigli is surrounded by Shirhatti Taluk towards the north, Shiggaon Taluk towards the west, Haveri Taluk towards the south, and Kundgol Taluk towards the west. Lakshmeshwar, Savanur, Shiggaon, Gadag are the nearby cities to Shigli.

Transport

By rail, the Yalvigi Railway Station, Kalas Halt Railway Station are the very nearby railway stations to Shigli. However Hubli Jn Railway Station is a major railway station 52 km (32 mi) from Shigli.

Demographics

Total area of Shigli is 827 hectares (2,040 acres). Elevation is 663 meters (2,175 ft) above sea level. Kannada is the local language here. As of 2001 India census, Shigli had a population of 10,111, with 5,054 males and 5,057 females and 1,866 households.[1]

Schools and Colleges in Shigli

Nearby tourist places

Nearby districts

Nearby railway stations
  • Yalvigi Railway Station 7 km near
  • Kalas Halt Railway Station 10 km near
  • Savanur Railway Station 14 km near
  • Gudgeri Railway Station 15 km near

Nearby airports

Hubli Airport 59 km near Sambre Airport 142 km near Dabolim Airport 200 km near Kolhapur Airport 242 km near

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References
  1. "Census of India: View Population Details". Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 20 January 2013.


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