Ramdurg

Ramdurg
town
Ramdurg
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°57′N 75°18′E / 15.95°N 75.3°E / 15.95; 75.3
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictBelagavi district
Founded1799 (1799)
Named afterLord Ram
Government
  TypePanchayat Samiti
Area
  Total
3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
39,841
  Density8,915.97/km2 (23,092.3/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
591123
Telephone code08335
Vehicle registrationKA 69
Websiteramdurgatown.mrc.gov.in

Ramdurg or Ramadurga is a town in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name of the town derives from Rama (Lord Rama), as it is believed that Lord Ram, lived here during his exile. The town gives its name to Ramdurg taluka, a subdivision of Belagavi district.