Founded in 2011, Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya (Karnataka Folklore University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Shiggaon (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.