Kushtagi

Kushtagi is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.GeographyKushtagi is located at. It has an average elevation of 639 metres (2096 feet). The area is dry and prone to drought.DemographicsIndia census, Kushtagi had a population of 21,180. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kushtagi has an average literacy rate of 644 4%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kushtagi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.Registered Non-Government OrganisationsKushtagi is a major area of work for the following NGOs: Samraksha, the HIV/AIDS unit of SamuhaInformation Technology, Sankalpa Rural information Technology DevelopmentPresent MLA and LeadersMr. Doddanagouda Patil From BJP (MLA), Shri H.C.Neeravari from JD(S) (MLC). Other Notable politician include Shri. Shivappa Neeravari (Advocate & Rtd KAS officer), K Mahesh who is serving as the president of social justice wing of zilla panchanyat Koppal. K Mahesh is the son of former MLA K sharanappa vakeel.TransportKushtagi is well connected by road to Bangalore, Hubli, Raichur, Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hubli.