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Ilkal | |
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Taluk/City | |
| Nickname: Stone city. Pink Granite city | |
  Ilkal Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°58′N 76°08′E / 15.97°N 76.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bagalkot |
| Government | |
| • Type | CMC |
| • Body | City Municipality council CMC |
| Area | |
• Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd city in Bagalkot |
| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | about 1.2L |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN --> | 587125.587154 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-29 |
| Website | http://www.ilkalcity.mrc.gov.in/ |
Ilkal is a City in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is located in a valley that lies in south-east corner of Bagalkot district and is quite close to the borders of Kushtagi taluk of the Koppal district. Now Ilkal city becomes taluk previous the city falls within the jurisdiction of Hungund taluk and lies at a distance of about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of taluk headquarters. Between these two towns, Ilkal is an important centre of trade, commerce, education, and industry. Ilkal is well connected with state and national highways. It is also famous for its hospitality and education institutions.