Basavakalyan
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Basavakalyana is a historical city and municipal council in the Bidar District of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of two dynasties — Kalyani Chalukya and Kalachuris of Kalyani. It is famous for the world's tallest Basavanna statue, which stands 108 feet (33 m) high. It is one of the major cities and industrial hubs of Bidar district.
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Basavakalyana | |
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City | |
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Coordinates: 17°52′22″N 76°56′59″E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
Division | Kalaburagi |
Region | Bayaluseeme |
District | Bidar district |
Taluka | Basavakalyan taluka |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Basavakalyan City Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 621 m (2,037 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 69,717 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
• Males | 36,116 |
• Females | 33,601 |
Demonym(s) | Basavakalyani, Kalyani |
Languages | |
• Official language | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 585 327 |
Telephone code | 08481 |
Vehicle registration | KA-56 |
Website | http://www.basavakalyancity.mrc.gov.in/ |
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