Sira( ಶಿರಾ/ಸಿರಾ) is a city and taluk headquarters of Sira Taluk of Tumakuru district in the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on the AH 47, NH 48 (earlier NH 4). It is second largest city in Tumkur district. Sira is one of the most commercial area in tumakuru district and it holds international school,college for arts,commerce and science and technical colleges.sira is also called historical City .
Geography
Sira is located at 13.75°N 76.91°E. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2171 feet).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Sira had a population of 57,554. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Literacy rate of Sira city is 83.77% higher than state average of 75.36%. In Sira, Male literacy is around 87.47% while female literacy rate is 79.99%. In Sira, 11.68% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Sites of Importance
- Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka Fort
- Mallik Rehan Tomb, Sira
- Purlehalli Bhuthappa Temple
Notable people
- Baraguru Ramachandrappa
- T.B. Jayachandra
- Dr.Shivanna