Kotekara is a census town in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Kotekar is located on NH-17 south of Mangalore towards Talapady.

Kotekara
village
Kotekara is located in Karnataka
Kotekara
Kotekara
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°47′46″N 74°52′26″E / 12.796°N 74.874°E / 12.796; 74.874
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Population
 (2001)
 • Total14,323
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Kotekara had a population of 14,323. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Kotekara has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 76%. In Kotekara, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.