Siddapura is a town and the headquarters of Siddapur taluk, It is located at a distance of 39 km (24 mi) from Sirsi through SH 93. it is part Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.

It is known for its proximity to Jog Falls,[1] Adike (Areca nut) is the primary crop grown in the villages that surround the town.

Siddapur's primary ethnic and religious groups are Daivajna Brahmins, Vokkaligas, Lingayats, Namadhari Naiks, Gudigars, Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, Halakki Vokkaligas, Havyaks, Kurubas, Madivals, Christians, Muslims, and Marathas.

The main occupation of the residents of Siddapur is agriculture, primarily areca nut cultivation.

In addition to areca nut, commodities like rice, coffee, pineapple, cardamom, coconut, pepper and vanilla are also grown.

Yakshagana (Kannada: ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ) is a classical form of dance drama popular throughout the coastal districts of Karnataka.

The nearest LPT-49 TV relay station airing Doordarshan National Channel is in Sagara, 38 km away.