Bhadravathi, Karnataka

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Bhadravathi () is an industrial town and taluk in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka state, India. It is situated at a distance of about from the state capital Bangalore and at about from the district headquarters, Shivamogga.

History

Bhadravathi derives its name from the Bhadra River which flows through the city. It was earlier known as Benkipura (or Venkipura), and earlier Benki Pattana which in English means city of fire. Iron ore from the hill station of Kemmannugundi and water from the Bhadra River helped the establishment of an iron mill in 1918 and paper mill in 1936.

Demographics

Based on the 2001 Indian census, Bhadravati had a population of 160,392. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhadravati has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 76% of the males and 74% of the females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography

Location

Bhadravathi lies in the central part of the Karnataka State, in the south-east corner of the Shivamogga district. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Bhadravathi town are .

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