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Khanapur is located at 15.63° N 74.52° E. It has an average elevation of 649
metres (2129 feet). Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area Elevation • 649 m (2,129 ft)
District Belgaum
Population Town 22,840 (2011)
Population Taluka 243,185 (2011)
Khanapur Taluka formerly known as Bidi Taluka till 1868-69 Sub-division of Belgaum
District, Bombay Presidency.
History of Khanapur
Khanapur Taluka is located towards the Western part of Belgaum District. It is located
at about 26 Km away from district Head Quarter. The total geographical area of the
taluka is 1726.11 Sq Kms. The taluka is bounded by Maharashtra state, Goa state
and also by Dharwad and North Kannada district Borders. The average rainfall in
this taluka is about 1,600 mm. Three rivers viz. Malaprabha, Mahadayi and Pandari
run in this taluka and main tributary of Ghataprabha is Markandeya river rises near
Bailur village. There are 218 revenue villages and 85 hamlets. The total population
is 243200 souls as per 2001 Census.
History of Khanapur
| Total Grama Panchayats | 51 |
| Total Population | 243200 |
| Geographical Area | 1726.11 Sq.Kms |
| Families Below Poverty Line | 10,116 |
| No. of Small Marginal Farmers | 21,989 |
| No. of Agricultural Labourers | 22,165 |
| Area Under Irrigation | 40,762 Acres |
| Area Under Cultivation | 1,15,055 Acres |
| Literacy Rate | 54.52% |
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