Basavakalyan
Basavakalyana | |
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City | |
Basavanna statue, 108 feet (33 m) | |
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| Coordinates: 17°52′22″N 76°56′59″E / 17.87278°N 76.94972°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Division | Kalaburagi |
| Region | Bayaluseeme |
| District | Bidar district |
| Taluka | Basavakalyan taluka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Basavakalyan City Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 621 m (2,037 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 69,717 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| • Males | 36,116 |
| • Females | 33,601 |
| Demonym(s) | Basavakalyani, Kalyani |
| Languages | |
| • Official language | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 585 327 |
| Telephone code | 08481 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-56 |
| Website | www.basavakalyancity.mrc.gov.in |
Basavakalyana is a historical city and municipal council in the Bidar District of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of Kalyani Chalukya and Kalachuris of Kalyani two dynasties. 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.