About Gangawati

Gangavathi is a town and a municipal council in Koppal district in the state of Karnataka, India. Gangavathi is located at 1526N 7632E / 15.43N 76.53E / 15.43; 76.53. It has an average elevation of 406m (1332ft). Gangavathi is an important commercial centre. Since it is situated close to Tungabhadra dam. Hampi, a well known UNESCO World Heritage Site is 14km from the town. Other places of historical importance include Anegundi, Kanakagiri, and Hemagudda. Gangavathi was one many talukas in Raichur District. When Koppal district was carved out of Raichur District, Gangavathi became part of Koppal district. Gangavathi is famous for rice cultivation, and considered the rice bowl of Karnataka. It is famous for rice milling industry.Many films have been shot in Gangavathi like China Gate, Amaanat, Nayak. As of 2001 India census, Gangavathi had a population of 93,249. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gangavathi has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower...