Karatagi

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Karatagi
ಕಾರಟಗಿ
Town
Karatagi

Location of Karatagi in Karnataka

Coordinates: 15°36′19.87″N 76°39′32.22″E / 15.6055194°N 76.6589500°E / 15.6055194; 76.6589500Coordinates: 15°36′19.87″N 76°39′32.22″E / 15.6055194°N 76.6589500°E / 15.6055194; 76.6589500
Country India
State Karnataka
Division Gulbarga
District Koppal
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Postal Index Number 583229
Vehicle registration KA 37
Telephone 91-(0)8533 XXXXXX
Spoken languages Kannada
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    Karatagi is a town in Gangavathi of Koppal district in the state of Karnataka, India. Karatagi is one of the important commercial centre in Koppal district. Karatagi is famous for rice mills, and there are many in and around the city. There is a proposal for opening of an Integrated Rice Technology Park in the town.[1] The paddy fields around the city are irrigated by Tungabhadra canal.

    Geography

    Karatagi is located on the state highway 19. This town lies between Gangavathi and Sindhanur.

    Transport

    Karatagi town is well connected by road. There are buses to Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mantralayam

    Long-distance bus routes

    There are state run buses by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)to major towns and cities in Karanataka. There are also various private bus services.

    Railways

    The nearest major Railway Stations are at Hospet and Koppal.

    See also

    References

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