Sagara, Karnataka

Sagara Sagar Sagar Jambagaru
City
Sagara Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°10′00″N 75°02′00″E / 14.1667°N 75.0333°E / 14.1667; 75.0333
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Region	Malenadu
District	Shivamogga
Subdivision	Sagara
Founded by	Sadashiva Nayaka
Government
• Type	Democratic
• Body	City Municipal Council
Area
• City	19.75 km2 (7.63 sq mi)
• Rural	1,771.11 km2 (683.83 sq mi)
Elevation	579 m (1,900 ft)
Population  (2011)
• City	54,550[1]
• Density	7,160/km2 (18,500/sq mi)
• Rural	140,922 [2]
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	577401
Telephone code	08183
Vehicle registration	KA-15
Literacy	90.69 %
Sex ratio	1013 ♂/♀
Website	www.sagaracity.mrc.gov.in

Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri, Keladi and Varadamoola. The river Varada originates near Varada-moola. Sagara subdivision consists of Sagara, Soraba, Hosanagara and Shikaripur taluks.