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ILKAL

Ilkal is a medium sized town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is located in a valley that lies in South – East corner of Bagalkote district and is quite close to the borders of Kushtagi Taluk of Koppal district. The town falls within the jurisdiction of Hungund Taluk and lies at a distance of about 12 km south of Taluk headquarters. Between these two towns, Ilkal is an important center of trade, commerce and industry.

Ilkal is located at 15.97°N 76.13°EIt has an average elevation of 585. Ilkal is famous for pink granite(ruby red)

It is exported all over the world. The town is surrounded by the levelled surface and small hills in certain directions which has an abundant resource of the granite stones. The majority of the soil found here is the rich, fertile Black soil with a semi-arid region type.

Ilkal is famous for handloom sarees, popularly known as Ilkal sarees. These sarees are worn by women of North Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra state. The sarees made here have a distinctive pattern and are usually made from cotton. They are best suited for weather conditions prevailing in the region. Recently sarees made in Ilkal are worn by high society ladies as a fashion statement. There are many wide varieties of sarees are made here with variable cotton and silk ratios. Ilkal is also famous for its red granite stone, which is exported all over the world.

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