Sagara
Sagar Sagar Jambagaru | |
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City | |
  Sagara Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°10′00″N 75°02′00″E / 14.1667°N 75.0333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Malenadu |
| District | Shivamogga |
| Subdivision | Sagara |
| Founded by | Sadashiva Nayaka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | City Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 19.75 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,771.11 km2 (683.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 54,550[1] |
| • Density | 7,160/km2 (18,500/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 140,922 [2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577401 |
| Telephone code | 08183 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-15 |
| Literacy | 90.69 % |
| Sex ratio | 1013 ♂/♀ |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ "Home page | ಸಾಗರ ನಗರಸಭೆ". Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Shivamogga 2011 Census Handbook" (PDF). Retrieved 7 August 2023.