Haliyal is a town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters town for Haliyal Taluk. It can be classified as a main-road town.
Situated at approximately 15.33ðN latitude and 74.77ðE longitude, Haliyal lies at an average elevation of 559 meters (1,833 feet) above sea level. The town is positioned about 103 kilometers east of Karwar, the district headquarters, and is well-connected by road to nearby cities such as Dharwad, Hubli, and Belgaum.
In the 2001 Indian census, Haliyal had a population of 20,652. Males constituted 51% of the population. Haliyal had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average (59.5%); male literacy was 72%, and female literacy was 60%. In 2001 in Haliyal, 13% of the population was under 6 years of age. While Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, Haliyal exhibits significant linguistic diversity. Marathi is widely spoken and serves as a primary language for many residents, reflecting the town's proximity to the Maharashtra border and historical influences . Additionally, Konkani is spoken by some communities, contributing to the town's multilingual character.
Forts in Karnataka