Basavakalyan
City in Karnataka, India
Overview
Basavakalyan is a historic city in northern Karnataka, renowned for its ancient fort and role as a former capital of the Western Chalukya Empire. With a blend of heritage landmarks and emerging urban amenities, the city offers a window into Karnataka's rich cultural past and lively local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Karnataka
Population
69,717
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
17.87°, 76.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$337
Local Cost
$213
Local Income
$130
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
44.2°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
789 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.