39-471: Bagalkote , is a city in the state of Karnataka, India, which is also the headquarters of Bagalkot district . It is situated on branch of River Ghataprabha , The population of the urban agglomeration was 111,933 according to the provisional results of 2011 national census of India, the city is spread over an area of 49.06 square kilometres (18.94 sq mi) with an average elevation of 532 m (1,745 ft) above MSL. According to stone inscriptions in
78-532: A decadal growth rate of about 19% is one of the ten fastest growing districts in Karnataka. Over 86% of the population in the district is Hindu, while 11% of the population is Muslim. Jains account for a little over 1% of the population, while Christians account for 0.17%. Communal tensions are fairly uncommon in Bagalkot. Languages of Bagalkot district (2011) Kannada , the state language of Karnataka,
117-655: A fort was built under permission from Harihara in Badami during that period. In the late 15th century, the Adil Shahi dynasty founded by Yusuf Adil Shah established an independent state with Bijapur as its capital. It is from this time that Bagalkot's history is homogeneous to that of Bijapur's. In 1818, after having lost their kingdom to the British , the Maratha Peshwas of Satara were crowned underlords of
156-459: A golden chariot yoked by two steeds. In the Ramayana , Ilvala is stated to have attacked Agastya after his brother's death, after which he was also slain by the sage's glance. The Bhagavata Purana mentions that Ilvala had a son named Balavala, who used to disturb the sages present at Naimisha forest as they listened to the narration of various Puranas from Ugrashravas . He is slain by
195-533: A later period. 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 . In the 6th century CE, the Hindu Chalukya rulers ruled over much of present South India . The Chalukyan king Pulakeshin I established Bagalkot as his administrative headquarters;
234-402: A population density of 288 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 14.46%. Bagalkot has a sex ratio of 984 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 69.39%. 31.64% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.89% and 5.14% of the population respectively. Bagalkot
273-517: Is US$ 360. The chief crops cultivated are rabi and jowar, as well as groundnut, cotton, maize, bajra, wheat, sugarcane and tobacco. Jowar is largely cultivated because it can be grown during rainy seasons as well as during the winters. The crop also is the chief supply of food for the people. Pulses are also grown in the region, primarily tuvar daal , gram , kulthi , and mūng daal . Castor oil , linseed and sesamum are also grown in Bagalkot. Water supply for irrigation includes reservoirs such as
312-410: Is also rich in mineral wealth. The village of Kaladgi, located 24 km from the town of Bagalkot, harbours copper . Iron ore also exists in the southern part of the district. Like much of Karnataka, the gneiss is the most common rock family. Common rock types in the region include greenstone , quartzite , sandstone and limestone . The management of the water supply to agricultural areas within
351-687: Is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka . The district headquarters is located in the town of Bagalkot . The district is located in northern Karnataka and borders Belgaum , Gadag , Koppal , Raichur and Bijapur . The new Bagalkot district was carved out of Vijayapura in 1997 via Government of Karnataka directive Notification RD 42 LRD 87 Part III . The bifurcated Bagalkot district consists of ten taluks — Badami, Bagalkot, Bilagi, Guledgudda, Rabkavi Banhatti, Hunagund, Ilkal, Jamakhandi and Mudhol, Teradal. The Ghataprabha River , Malaprabha River and Krishna River flow through
390-633: Is situated in the forests of Bilagi and Mudhol taluks to protect the Chinkara (Indian Gazelle). The Sanctuary covers an area of 9,636 hectares. The Krishna River , Ghataprabha River and Malaprabha River flow through the region but are non perennial . Soil in the area can be categorised as either the majority black or minority red . Black soil retains moisture and is often used for the cultivation of cotton . Rabi and jowar are primarily cultivated in Bagalkot, as are groundnut , cotton, maize , bajra , wheat , sugarcane and tobacco . The district
429-578: Is situated on the bank of the river Ghataprabha . At the time of the 2011 census, Bagalkot had a population of 111,933. Bagalkot city has a sex ratio of 985 females to males and a literacy rate of 85.40%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 10.33% and 3.78% of the population respectively. Languages of Bagalkot city (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 69.10% of the population spoke Kannada , 22.15% Urdu , 3.94% Marathi and 1.07% Hindi as their first language. Bagalkot district Bagalkot district ( / ˈ b ɑː ɡ əl k oʊ t / ),
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#1732772626243468-409: Is the most widely spoken language in the district by 86.07% of the population. Urdu is the second largest language, spoken by 9.30% of the population. Marathi and Lambadi are spoken by 1.48% and 1.47% of the population respectively. 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%). Bagalkot ranks 22nd out of
507-637: Is the second largest district in the Belgaum Division and the 15th most populous district in Karnataka. With over 1,651,892 inhabitants (of which 28.97% were urban), Bagalkot accounts for over 18% of the total population of the Belgaum Division. Bagalkot has 6 taluks, comprising a total of 18 hoblis and 627 villages. Of the 6 taluks, two are categorised as "More Backward Taluk" and one as "Most Backward Taluk". The district has 163 Gram Panchayats and 12 urban agglomerations . Bagalkot, with
546-693: The Chalukya temple dedicated to Jambukeshwara , a form of the Hindu deity Shiva . The town of Aihole, formerly the capital of the Chalukyan Empire of Banavasi was previously known as Ayyavole and Aryapura meaning Noble city . The western taluk of Mudhol was traditionally known as Muduvollal , literally Lovely town . The ancient town of Pattadakal was previously known as Raktapura , red town , and later as Pattadakal Kisuvoval . The Greek astronomer Ptolemy previously identified many towns in
585-438: The 27 districts in Karnataka for adult literacy. The population density of Bagalkot is approximately 251 persons per square kilometer. Housing conditions in the district were identified as above average, per India's 2001 national census. About 96% of the houses surveyed were recorded as either "Good" or "Livable". Mass media ( radio , transistor , television ) penetration was about 67%. Primary workers constitute about 43% of
624-610: The Badami Chalukyas, conquered the area before the dawn of the 10th century CE. Their rule was interspersed with wars against the Cholas and Hoysalas . The Kalyani Chalukyas moved their capital from Badami to Kalyani, in the present day district of Bidar . Akkadevi , sister of the Kalyani Chalukya Jayasimha II ruled in the area for more than 40 years from 1024 CE. During the course of her rule of
663-561: The Brahmin's side, murdering him. Ilvala performed this deed on multiple occasions with the Brahmins he encountered. The brothers engaged in the same scheme when they came across the sage Agastya. When Ilvala summoned Vatapi after being swallowed by the sage, the latter informed him that his brother had been digested by him. When the terrified asura asked Agastya how he could serve him, Agastya asked for ten thousand cows and pieces of gold, and
702-568: The Kendur reservoir, which is six miles from Badami and the Muchkundi reservoir, which is 4 miles from Bagalkot. Famine due to lack of adequate rains is quite common in Bagalkot. A famine that struck the region in 1901 inflicted considerable financial loss to the agricultural industry in Bagalkot. The district has the fifth highest farmer suicide rate in Karnataka. Efficient water management techniques and government sops have only marginally mitigated
741-530: The Krishi Vignan Kendra. Agriculture is the largest employer in Bagalkot, with over 65% of the working population engaged in it; approximately 80% of female workers in Bagalkot are engaged in agriculture. Like most of north Karnataka, Bagalkot is very rich in black soil which is conducive to the cultivation of cotton. Bagalkot's economy was valued at US$ 5.6 billion, making it the 12th largest economy in Karnataka. The approximate per capital income
780-592: The area, then known as Kisukadu , seventy villages from Bagalkot district were added to her administration. The Chola king Vīrarajendra seized the area by defeating Someshvara I at Koodalasangama. By the 11th century CE, all of Karnataka including Bagalkot fell into the dominion of the Hoysala Empire, first consolidated by Veera Ballala and later subordinated to the Sinda kings. The Yadavas of Deogiri annexed Bagalkot in 1190 CE and ruled until approximately
819-585: The district is overseen by the Upper Krishna Project . Bagalkot has not been affected by major seismic activity due to it being located in the stable Zone II. According to the 2011 census Bagalkot district has a population of 1,889,752, roughly equal to the nation of Lesotho or the US state of West Virginia . This gives it a ranking of 249th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has
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#1732772626243858-464: The district of Bagalkot. Pattadakal was referred to as Petrigal , while Badami was known as Badiamaioi . Bagalkot district is divided into ten taluks; each taluk is further subdivided into hoblis and villages and habitations. There are 21 hoblis in the district: Over 191 Middle Palaeolithic localities have been discovered in the Kaladgi basin of the district. The discovery of settlements in
897-623: The district retained its prominent status until the Chalukyan empire was sacked by the Rashtrakutas in 753 CE. The Chinese explorer Hieun-Tsang visited Badami and described the people as "tall, proud,...brave and exceedingly chivalrous". He estimated the kingdom to be approximately 1,200 mi in circumference. The period of rule of the Chalukyas of Badami, whose kingdom stretched from modern Karnataka to Maharashtra and Gujarat ,
936-412: The district undergoes a temperate climate in accordance with established Indian meteorological norms. The region maintains a warm and dry climate year-round, with precipitation being moderate yet relatively sparse, particularly in the eastern expanse of the district. The average rainfall in Bagalkot district is approximately 662 mm annually. The months of September and December account for about 52% of
975-665: The district's population. Of these, 65% work in agriculture related activities. The sex ratio of the district is 980 females per 1000 males, considerably higher than the national average — 927. The district's Net Domestic Income is US$ 5.8 billion. The per capita income of the district is about US$ 350 annually. Bagalkot has a number of educational institutions, including Basaveshwara Vidya Vardhaka Sangha and Sakri Sangha. A number of colleges are affiliated with Rani Channamma University, Belgaum , Visvesvaraya Technological University , Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences , Ramanagara . Basaveshvara Engineering College (BEC)
1014-403: The district. Kudalasangama lies at the point of confluence of the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha and is famous for being the samadhi of Basavanna . Like most districts in India, Bagalkot is headed by a Deputy Commissioner , with various Tahalsidars heading individual taluks in the district. Stone inscriptions identify Bagadige as the ancient name of Bagalkot. According to legend, the area
1053-739: The kingdom. With the failing of their brief reign which ended in 1948, the district passed into the hands of the British Raj and was incorporated into the dominion of the Bombay Presidency . India gained independence from the British in 1947; thereafter, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 allowed for the creation of a Mysore State, renamed Karnataka in 1971, and for Bijapur (and therefore Bagalkot) to be included in its dominion. A separate district of Bagalkot
1092-493: The legend of the daityas called Ilvala and Vatapi to the prince Yudhishthira . The elder of the brothers, Ilvala, is stated to have once begged a Brahmin hermit to grant him a son equal to that of the deity Indra . When the Brahmin refused this request, Ilvala grew angry with him. He turned Vatapi into a lamb or a goat, cooked his meat, and served him to the Brahmin. After the Brahmin had completed his meal, Ilvala called out to his brother by name, who promptly emerged from within
1131-480: The marriage). Bagalkot remained under successive dominions of Vijayanagar emperors, Bijapur Adil Shahi , Peshwas , Kingdom of Mysore , Maratha rulers, and finally the British in 1818. In 1865, it was established as a municipality and civic amenities were provided to the residents of Bagalkot. Bagalkot is located at 16°11′N 75°42′E / 16.18°N 75.7°E / 16.18; 75.7 . It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1,749 ft). It
1170-518: The repercussions of the drought stricken district. Ilvala Ilvala ( Sanskrit : इल्वल , romanized : Ilvala ) and Vatapi ( Sanskrit : वातापि , romanized : Vātāpi ) are asura brothers in Hindu mythology . They are featured in the Mahabharata , in which their murderous scheme is ended by the sage Agastya . In the Mahabharata , the sage Lomasha narrates
1209-477: The south-east, south and south-west respectively. It is positioned at 16°12′N 75°45′E / 16.200°N 75.750°E / 16.200; 75.750 and covers an area of 6593 km . Bagalkot district has ten taluks — Bagalkot , Ilkal , Badami , Hunagunda , Mudhol , Jamkhandi , Bilgi , Rabkavi Banhatti , Terdal , Guledgudda . The average elevation in this area reaches approximately 610 m. Owing to its elevated geographical location,
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1248-558: The surrounding area, the town's name was formerly Bagadige . According to legend, the town was given to the Bhajantries (musicians) by Ravana , the king of Lanka who ruled this area. One of the Bijapur Adil Shahi king Ibrahim Adil Shah II is said to have presented the town to his daughter as bangle money (a tradition in which the daughter is given money to buy bangles, sarees, and gold ornaments from her parents after
1287-761: The thirteenth century. The Deccan invasion by the Muslim Khalji dynasty , led by Ala ud din Khalji in 1294 brought an end to the rule of the Yadavas. In the 14th century, much of this territory was overrun by Muhammad Taghlaq . That the Taghlaqs were undisputed overlords of this territory cannot be established since Harihara , first king of the Vijayanagara Empire , is supposed to have possessed territories as far north as Kaladgi in 1340 and because
1326-621: The total annual rainfall. The total extent of forest area of Bagalkot division is 83,893 hectares which constitute about 12.76 of its geographical area of 6,575 km . The division is spread over six taluks, viz., Bagalkot, Badami, Hungund, Bilagi, Mudhol and Jamkhandi. Bagalkot town is the divisional headquarters. The division has two sub-divisions, namely, Bagalkot and Jamkhandi, and comprises six ranges, namely, Badami, Bagalkot, Hungund, Bilagi, Jamkhandi and Mudhol. The division has in all 32 sections and 57 beats. Bagalkot division has one Wildlife Sanctuary, namely, Yadahalli Wildlife Sanctuary, which
1365-571: The village of Lakhamapura near the Malaprabha valley yielded the identification of quartzitic artefacts such as handaxes and cleavers . A pre-Chalukyan brick temple was discovered at the foothills of Bachinagudda , in Pattadakal, where an idol depicting the bust of Chaturmukha Shiva was discovered. Evidence of megalithic habitation was also discovered at the foothills of Bachinagudda, as were Marahathi and Satavahana coins of
1404-629: Was a highlight of Bagalkot's history. Chalukya king Pulakeshin II further consolidated the empire by battling with the Kadambas , Gangas , Mauryas of the Konkan , Gurjaras and Emperor Harshavardhana , whom he vanquished on the banks of the Narmada river Accounts of war were inscribed on stone structures in the town of Aihole , now located in the taluk of Hungund. The Kalyani Chalukyas , descendants of
1443-526: Was carved out from the existing Bijapur district in 1997. The district of Bagalkot is situated entirely on the North Karnataka Plateau, which is part of the larger Deccan Plateau . Located in north-central Karnataka, Bagalkot is surrounded by Belgaum District to the west, Bijapur District and Kalaburagi district to the north and north-east, Raichur District to the east and Koppal District , Gadag District and Dharwad District to
1482-468: Was established in 1963. S Nijalingappa Medical College, P.M. Nadagouda Memorial Dental College & Hospital, HSK (Hanagal Shree Kumareshwar) Hospital and Research Centre, Bagalkot is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences . The University of Horticultural Sciences (UHS) is headquartered in Navanagar, Bagalkot with its constituent colleges spread across the state. Bagalkot houses
1521-478: Was gifted by the mythological Rāvana , lord of Lanka , to his musicians. Other taluks in Bagalkot also have mythological origins. Badami, formerly known as Vatapi , was named after an asura king who, according to the Mahābhārata , ruled the area along with his brother Ilvala . Legend has it that both asuras were vanquished by the sage Agasthya . The northwestern taluk of Jamkhandi derives its name from
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