Kushtagi


is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Kushtagi is located at. It has an average elevation of 639 metres. The area is dry and prone to drought.

Demographics

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 64.4
%, 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.

Registered Non-Government Organisations

Kushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs:
Mr. ಅಮರೇಗೌಡ ಬಯ್ಯಾಪುರ
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Transport

Kushtagi is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Raichur, Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hubli.

Long-distance bus routes

runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.

Railways

Koppal and Hospet is the nearest railway station to Kushtagi and Koppal and Hospet is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.