Ramdurg

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

Ramdurg
town
Ramdurg
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15.95°N 75.3°E / 15.95; 75.3
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictBelagavi district
Founded1799 (1799)
Named for Lord Ram
Government
  TypePanchayat Samiti
Area
  Total3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total39,841
  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
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