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Location of Koppal
 Koppal 
Location of Koppal
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Country Template:Country data India
State Karnataka
Subdistrict Koppal, Gangavati, Yalburgi, Kushtagi
Headquarters Koppal
Deputy Commissioner
Population
Density
1,196,089 (Template:As of)
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Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area 7,190 km² (2,776 sq mi)
Website www.koppal.nic.in

Coordinates: Template:IndAbbr 15°21′N 76°09′E / 15.35, 76.15

Koppal (Kannada ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ) is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. The district headquarters are located at Koppal. The district occupies an area of 7,190 km² and has a population of 1,196,089 of which 16.58% were urban as of 2001. The Koppal district was formed after split of Raichur district.[ www.censusindiamaps.net/page/India_WhizMap/IndiaMap.htm]

Koppal district has four talukas, namely, Koppal, Gangavati, Yalburgi, Kushtagi.

The approximate distances of the taluka head-quarters from the district head-quarters are as follows.

Gangavati - 48km Kushtagi - 50km Yalburgi - 40km

Long time ago, the name of this city of Koppal was 'Kopana nagara'.

Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. Situated approximately 38km.

Anegundi, is also a famous travel destination.

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