Literacy Rate. Tahalsidars assist the Deputy Commissioner in administrative matters at the taluk level — each taluk has one Tahalsidar. Approximately 88% of the district's population is Hindu, while 11% is Muslim. Milk is collected from the farmers of Karnataka, Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh states. Thus introducing the Bagalkot city worldwide. Jamakhandi Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka State Land Use: The study area of 10 Km radius from the project site comprises of mixed land use – residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural activities. Aihole, the former capital of the Chalukyan empire, is a popular destination for Chalukyan and pre-Chalukyan art and architecture. The division is spread over six taluks, viz., Bagalkot, Badami, Hungund, Bilagi, Mudhol and Jamkhandi. The literacy rate of the district is 57.3%, higher than national levels (52%) but lower than the mean literacy rate of the state (66.6%). The chief crops cultivated are rabi and jowar, as well as groundnut, cotton, maize, bajra, wheat, sugarcane and tobacco. Aihole, which lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River, is an important temple town with over 140 temples belonging to both the early and later Chalukya times. The western taluk of Mudhol was traditionally known as Muduvollal — literally translating into lovely town. 2 Pattadakallu has many UNESCO World Heritage temples built by Vikramaditya II, while Aihole, which lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River, is an important temple town with over 140 temples belonging to both the early and later Chalukya times. Ilkal, Terdal, Rabkavi-Banahatti, Guledgudda are newly made taluk’s. Bagalkot district contributes one Member of Parliament (MP) to India's Lok Sabha. Ilkal town in Bagalkot district is famous for the Ilkal sarees manufactured there. The sugarcane needed is supplied from Bagalkot district and various other nearby districts like Bijapur, Belgaum etc. It used to produce 43 grades of Portland cement, sold in the market with the name "Lokapur Cement". The sex ratio of the district is 980 per 1000 males, considerably higher than the national average — 927. List of all Talukas in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The five standing committees include Planning and Finance, General standing, Agriculture and Industry, Education and Health and Social Justice. Winter minimum temperatures usually range from 15 degrees. [9] A separate district of Bagalkot was carved out from the existing Bijapur district in 1997. The Government of India sanctioned a pilgrim centre in the town of Koodalasangama in honour of the social reformist Basavanna. The beautiful outlook of the Taluk Panchayat is 35 km from the district headquarters and has 20 gram panchayats. The ethnologue identifies Bijapur Kannada as the closest dialect to the particular dialect of Bagalkot. Kannada, the state language of Karnataka, is the most widely spoken language in the district. Sonia Gandhi on 10 September 2001. Hence providing low cost material to the loomers and low priced product to the customers was the ultimate aim of the spinning mill. Prasanna Venkata Dasa, widely regarded as the founder of Carnatic music and prominent member of the Bhakti Movement, lived in Bagalkot and composed his music in Kannada. Though not grown extensively in the district, rice, as in all of South India, is part of the staple diet and is imported from other parts of the state and region. It is a cement industry, which produces about 1000 metric ton of OPC and PSC daily. The approximate per capital income is US$ 360. Kannada itself is classified as a Dravidian language. The Chalukyan kingdoms of old have left an omnipotent presence in the district of Bagalkot. Bagalkot division comprises of 3 taluks. The district has a population of 16,51,892 in 2011, of which 83,427 are males and 81,7645 are females. The dry climate makes the region susceptible to drought and crop failure. The district comprising of 6 taluks, occupies an area of 6593 sq.kms (constituting around 3.4 percent of the area of the state) and lies between 15° 49’ & 16° 46’ north latitude and 74° 58’ & 76° 20’ east longitude (Fig-1). Bagalkot (Bagalakot), located in the northern part of Karnataka has come into existence during 50 th year of India’s independence (was carved out of Bijapur in the year 1997). [12] The district has a population density of 288 inhabitants per square kilometre (750 /sq mi) . Bagalkot, Badami, Hungund and Jamakhandi divisions comprise of 3 taluks namely Jamakhandi, Mudhol and Bilagi Rivers : Rivers Malaprabha, Ghatprabha and Krishna flows in the district Travell of Bagadage to BAGALKOT Bagalkot is 90Km away from the city of Bijapur. The district of Bagalkot is situated entirely on the North Karnataka Plateau, which is part of the larger Deccan Plateau. [6] He estimated the kingdom to be approximately 1,200 mi in circumference. [8] In the late 15th century, the Adil Shahi dynasty founded by Yusuf Adil Shah established an independent state with Bijapur as its capital. The village of Kaladgi, located 24 km from the town of Bagalkot, harbours copper. The period of rule of the Chalukyas of Badami, whose kingdom stretched from modern Karnataka to Maharashtra and Gujarat, was a highlight of Bagalkote's history. Pattadakal was referred to as Petrigal, while Badami was known as Badiamaioi.[3]. Bagalkot district is divided into six taluks; each taluk is further subdivided into hoblies and villages and habitations. Districts and Taluks of Karnataka state Bagalkot is a district, with Bagalkot as the headquarters, is in the state of Karnataka with 6 taluks, namely, Badami, Bagalkot, Bilgi, Hungund, Jamkhandi and Mudhol. The district has a population of 16,51,892 in 2011, of which 83,427 are males and 81,7645 are females. Of the 6 taluks, two are categorised as "More Backward Taluk" and one as "Most Backward Taluk". Presently the industry is closed. It was closed in 1993 and there is no production presently. It is from this time that Bagalkot's history is homogeneous to that of Bijapur's. By the 11th century CE, all of Karnataka including Bagalkote fell into the dominion of the Hoysala Empire, first consolidated by Veera Ballala and later subordinated to the Sinda kings. Rabi and jowar are primarily cultivated in Bagalkot, as are groundnut, cotton, maize, bajra, wheat, sugarcane and tobacco. Granite is available in large amount in Bagalkot district. Large quantities of cotton yarn are also dyed and exported to other parts of the state and country. This compares with a population of 42,461 in 2001. The crop also is the chief supply of food for the people. Hence, the town is known as the architectural sculpture of Hindu temples. GEM Granite, Bharat Timber Construction Company ltd, Rajashree Granite, Gomateshwar Granite and Mysore Minerals are the leading granite industries. Industries 4 District Profile - Bagalkot Bagalkot has 6 taluks, comprising a total of 18 hoblies and 627 villages. The place has a cement factory and is a centre of trade in cotton and groundnut. Lentil and pulse-based broths are common. The 12th century social reformist Basavanna, known for his crusade against caste exploitation, was born in Basavana Bagewadi. 1 - Badami 2 - Bagalkot 3 - Bilgi 4 - Hungund 5 - Hungund Taluk 6 - Jamakhandi 7 - Jamkandi 8 - Jamkhandi 9 - Jqamkhandi 10 - Mudhol. The main farm here is the sugarcane surrounding the coconut palm, with a thick layer of greenery and a 3.5 cm long cemetery built into the river of krishna. It hosts the historical monument of badami, pattadakal and religious places of banshanakri and mahakuta temples. The northwestern taluk of Jamkhandi derives its name from an old Chalukyan temple dedicated to Jambukeshwara, a form of the Hindu deity Shiva. Iron ore also exists in the southern part of the district. The first documented evidence of the existence of Bagalkot district dates back to the 2nd century CE, when the taluks of Badami, Indi and Kalkeri were mentioned in the works of the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. A cement industry established in the year 1993 in a nearby village called Kaladagi. [1] The bifurcated Bagalkote district consists of six taluks — Badami, Bagalkote, Bilagi, Hunugund, Jamakhandi and Mudhol.[2]. A cement industry established in the year 1990 in Naganur village of Mudhol taluk. Per capita Annual Income is Rs. The climate here can go up to 42 degrees. It provides an employment opportunity to 1500 people. Various companies are engaged in producing granite. The products are sold in Bangalore, Calcutta, Goa, Mumbai etc. The cement they produce is sold worldwide with the name "Bagalkot Cement". The place was a noted centre of freedom movement and also of unification movement. [14] This gives it a ranking of 249th in India (out of a total of 640). There are 78 villages and 1 towns in Mudhol Taluk. Koodalasangama lies at the point of confluence of rivers Krishna and Malaprabha. 600 crores. TALUKS Northern Dry Agro-climatic Zone. There are 18 hoblies in the district: Over 191 Middle Palaeolithic localities have been discovered in the Kalagdi basin of the district. The sugarcane needed is supplied from Bagalkot district and various other nearby districts like Bijapur, Belgaum etc. Mostly we can find black soil in this district. As of 2007 Mudhol census, Mudhol has a population of 103,612. District HQ. Bagalkot's Badami taluk remained the seat of the throne of the Chalukyas from 550 CE — 753 CE, when Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was overthrown by the Rashtrakutas. Bagalkot district contributes four Members of Legislative Council (MLC)s to the Vidhan Parishad. Some name of the DISTRICT, CITY, POST OFFICE NAME are spelled in different ways OR Produced more than one time, we would like to give our research is 100% accurate, PIN- CODE.NET.IN … It fell into the hands of Marathas in 1792. As cotton was grown in more amount in olden days the people of Banhatti started looming cloths by hand. The most elevated portion of the district … Mudhol is a town, old Name Muduoolalu, in the Bagalkot District in the Northern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mudhol is a Town in Mudhol Taluk in Bagalkot District of Karnataka State, India. Template:Bagalkot district The new Bagalkote district was carved out of Bijapur in 1997 via Government of Karnataka directive Notification RD 42 LRD 87 Part III. 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