Surapura

Surapura, also called Shorapur, is a city and taluka in Yadgir district in the Indian state of Karnataka and a historical place. Surapura was the land of the famous prince of Surapura aasthana, Raja Venkatappa Nayaka, the young rebel freedom fighter against British rule.

Surapura
City
Surapura Taluk Map
Nickname(s): 
Surpur Paddy, Pulses and Cotton City
Surapura
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16.52°N 76.76°E / 16.52; 76.76
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictYadagiri
Lok Sabha ConstituencyRaichur
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total412,291
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
585224
Telephone code08443
Vehicle registrationKA 33
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