Siruguppa

Siruguppa
ಸಿರುಗುಪ್ಪ
Siraguppa
City
Nickname(s): 
Paddy and Ricemills City
Siruguppa
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°36′N 77°00′E / 15.6°N 77°E / 15.6; 77
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBellary
EstablishedApril 1910
Government
 • TypeBJP
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
 • MLAM S SOMALINGAPPA
Area
 • Total31.14 km2 (12.02 sq mi)
Elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Population
 (2018[1])
 • Total66,503
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
583121
Telephone code(+91) 8396[2]
Websitewww.shiraguppatown.gov.in

Siruguppa is a city and taluka in Bellary district in Karnataka. It is famous for rice cultivating, most of the districts in Karnataka depend on Siruguppa for rice. Many parts of Karnataka depend on Siruguppa because it produces a large amount of rice. The city plays an important role in the agriculture of the region. Farmers in Siruguppa grow different types of rice, which are supplied to many other districts. Because of its strong rice production, Siruguppa is often called the "rice bowl" of Karnataka.

References

  1. "Provisional population totals, Census of India 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. "PPP India STD Code Search for 'siruguppa'". Archived from the original on 4 May 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2007.

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