Bhatkal

Coordinates
13.967, 74.567

The Bhatkal Lighthouse is a navigational aid located in India. It serves as a crucial beacon for maritime traffic in the area, providing vital guidance to vessels navigating through the region's waters.

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Description
As per the 2011 India census, Bhatkal had a population of approximately 32,000 out of which, 16,417 were males and 15,583 were females. Bhatkal has an average literacy rate of 94.12%, with 96.28% and 91.86% of male and female literacy, respectively. Around 11% of the town's total population is under age 5. Scheduled Castes constitute 2.08% and Scheduled Tribes constitute 1.04% of the total population.