Kargal, Karnataka

Kargal
Town
Jog-Kargal
Panaromic view of Jog Falls from outskirts of Kargal
Kargal
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°11′23″N 74°48′50″E / 14.18972°N 74.81389°E / 14.18972; 74.81389
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictShimoga
Population
 • Total
10,847
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577421
Websitewww.jogkargaltown.mrc.gov.in/en

Kargal also known as Jog-Kargal is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka, It is known for its proximity to Jog Falls which is situated on the outskirts of the town, The town is located on the banks of River Sharavati and gained importance after the construction of Linganamakki Dam in the year 1954. Kargal was first constituted as notified area and later upgraded as Kargal Town Panchayat on 2001. Kargal have a population of 10,847 people.