Shirahatti is a panchayat town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Shirahatti is located at 1514N 7535E / 15.23N 75.58E / 15.23; 75.58. It has an average elevation of 659metres (2162feet). As of 2001 India census, Shirahatti had a population of 16,208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shirahatti has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Shri Jagadguru Fakireshwar Math(Temple) is a famous religious center. Both Hindus & Muslims follow this deity; this is uniqueness of this Math. Shirahatti has a dedicated road service to the neighbouring districts and towns, the nearest large town being Gadag. Bus services are available to Hubli, Lakshmeshwara, Mundargi, Ron, on a very regular basis. Bus services are also available to Bangalore regularly. No train services are available, but the nearest railway station...
