Pura, Kushtagi
Pura (Kannada: ಪುರ ) is a village in the Kushtagi taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka state, India. Pura is famous for the Somanatheshwara temple which is also known as kotilinga temple located in the village. Built during the Vijayanagara Empire this temple contains ancient edicts. Pura is 35 km from Kushtagi and 12 km from Tavaragara.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Pura had a population of 1,050 with 523 males and 527 females and 875 Households.
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Kushtagi
Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Geography
Kushtagi is located at 15°46′N 76°12′E / 15.77°N 76.2°E / 15.77; 76.2. It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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.
Puradh family
This family is dedicated to the improvement of the local area. They have donated all of their property (e.g. schools, hospitals) and performed as role models to the present generation. Family seed Shran Basava Purad is working as a bahubali towards providing knowledge to scheduled tribe improvement.
Registered Non-Government Organisations
Kushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs:
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