Sagara, Karnataka

Sagara
Sagar
Sagar Jambagaru
City
Sagara is located in Karnataka
Sagara
Sagara
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°10′00″N 75°02′00″E / 14.1667°N 75.0333°E / 14.1667; 75.0333
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionMalenadu
DistrictShivamogga
SubdivisionSagara
Founded bySadashiva Nayaka
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
Area
 • City19.75 km2 (7.63 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,771.11 km2 (683.83 sq mi)
Elevation
579 m (1,900 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City54,550[1]
 • Density7,160/km2 (18,500/sq mi)
 • Rural
140,922 [2]
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577401
Telephone code08183
Vehicle registrationKA-15
Literacy90.69 %
Sex ratio1013 /
Websitewww.sagaracity.mrc.gov.in
Sagar Marikamba Temple

Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri, Keladi and Varadamoola. The river Varada originates near Varada-moola. Sagara subdivision consists of Sagara, Soraba, Hosanagara and Shikaripur taluks.

  1. ^ "Home page | ಸಾಗರ ನಗರಸಭೆ". Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Shivamogga 2011 Census Handbook" (PDF). Retrieved 7 August 2023.