About Siruguppa

Siruguppa is a panchayat town in Bellary district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Siruguppa is located at 1538N 7654E / 15.63N 76.9E / 15.63; 76.9. It has an average elevation of 373metres (1223feet). As of 2001 India census, Siruguppa had a population of 42,862. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Siruguppa has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Siruguppa, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. River Tungabadra flows here. It has highest rice mills. It is main link to North and South Karnataka.