Basavakalyan

Basavakalyana is a historical city and municipal council in the Bidar District of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of two dynasties — Kalyani Chalukya and Kalachuris of Kalyani. It is famous for the world's tallest Basavanna statue, which stands 108 feet (33 m) high. It is one of the major cities and industrial hubs of Bidar district.

Basavakalyana
City
World's tallest Basavanna Statue, 108 feet (33 m)
Nicknames: 
  • The City of Anubhava Mantapa
  • Kalyani
Basavakalyana
Location in Karnataka, India
Basavakalyana
Basavakalyana (Karnataka)
Coordinates: 17°52′22″N 76°56′59″E
Country India
StateKarnataka
DivisionKalaburagi
RegionBayaluseeme
DistrictBidar district
TalukaBasavakalyan taluka
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council
  BodyBasavakalyan City Panchayat
Area
  Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation
621 m (2,037 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total69,717
  Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
  Males
36,116
  Females
33,601
Demonym(s)Basavakalyani, Kalyani
Languages
  Official languageKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
585 327
Telephone code08481
Vehicle registrationKA-56
Websitehttp://www.basavakalyancity.mrc.gov.in/
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