48-556: Dharwad (Kannada pronunciation: [ðärwäɖ] )( pronunciation ), also known as Dharwar , is a city located in the northwestern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Dharwad district of Karnataka and forms a contiguous urban area with the city of Hubballi. It was merged with Hubballi in 1962 to form the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad . It covers an area of 213 km (82 sq mi) and
96-464: A literacy rate of 80.3%. 56.82% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 9.63% and 4.74% of the population respectively. Languages in Dharwad district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 70.08% of the population spoke Kannada , 18.40% Urdu , 3.16% Marathi , 2.36% Telugu , 1.46% Gujarati and 1.24% Hindi as their first language. According to
144-513: A population of 1,847,023, roughly equal to the nation of Kosovo or the US state of West Virginia . This gives it a ranking of 256th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 434 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,120/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 15.13%. Dharwad has a sex ratio of 967 females for every 1000 males, and
192-451: A free manner. The dance form depicts the story of Veerabhadra, the legendary minor god created by Lord Siva to teach a lesson to his father-in-law Daksha. Veerabhadra to go to the place of the yaga and destroy the ceremony. Places of interest in Dharwad district comprise many tourist attractions including temples and historical monuments. Dharwad Hubballi Kannada is most spoken language in this district. The Kannada spoken here
240-526: A place of rest in a long travel or a small habitation. For centuries, Dharwad acted as a resting place for travelers and a gateway between the Malenadu (western mountains) and the Bayalu Seeme (plains). The Chalukyas ruled Dharwad during the 12th century. A stone inscription indicates that there was a ruler by the name of BhaskaraDeva in 1117. In the 14th century, the district was first overrun by
288-469: A political activist for Dalit rights. Sunil Joshi , the Indian bowler, also hails from Dharwad. It is a popular drum dance. The large drums are decorated with coloured cloth, and are slung around the necks of men. The dances are at times accompanied with songs relating to religious praise or wars. Veeragase is popular folk dance. It is a symbolic presentation of the heroism and valour of God Veerabahadhra. Its exponents are called Lingadevaru and they perform
336-470: A popular choice among millennials in the city. In 2003 and 2006 Dharwad hosted the International men's tennis tournament ATP Challenger Series . Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) was constituted in 1962 by combining two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometers. The area covered by the corporation is 213 km (82 sq mi), spread over 45 revenue villages. The population of
384-438: A sling balances the pole; this requires skill as well as strength. The sight of the devotee's inspired dance, to the background beat and the resulting symphony of sounds, from the pots and plates on the pole, is truly breathtaking. Halige meaning two percussion instruments used by two artists to produce rhythmic notes of astounding energy and power. Their movements along the stage expressive of their physical energy harmonizes with
432-465: Is a locality situated in the northwestern part of Dharwad . It is one of the largest and greenest neighborhoods in Dharwad. It comprises residential and commercial structures with well-known landmarks, including the popular Sadhenkeri Park ( Sadhankeri Lake Garden ) which is very close to Police headquarters . [REDACTED] Sadhankeri Lake (Lake is ‘’keri’’ in Kannada language ), located near
480-561: Is a state run corporation headquartered at Hubballi. There is a good transportation between Hubli, Dharwad, Kalghatgi, Navalgund and Kundgol as NWKRTC and Bendre Nagara Sarige (a consortium of private bus-owners) compete to cater to the large number of commuters between these places daily. Bus services from the twin-cities exist to every part of Karnataka and neighbouring states and other destinations. There are many private bus operators who render travel services between Hubli and Bangalore , Mangalore , Pune , Mumbai , Goa and Hyderabad . Hubli
528-466: Is an administrative district of the state of Karnataka in southern India . The administrative headquarters of the district is the city of Dharwad , also known as Dharwar. Dharwad is located 425 km northwest of Bangalore and 421 km southeast of Pune, on the main highway between Chennai and Pune , the National Highway 4 (NH4) . Before 1997 the district had an area of 13738 km . In 1997,
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#1732765845930576-545: Is known as Dharwad Kannada . This slightly varies from Kannada spoken in southern Karnataka. Men in rural areas wear headgear called a turban or Pheta . Also many wear white cap on their head. Jowar, maize, wheat, cotton, onions and rice are grown. The district also grows mangoes, papaya, and bananas as horticultural produce. There are many subsidiary agricultural industries such as the production of puffed rice , beaten rice , and edible oils . Sadhankeri, Dharwad Sadhankeri, also known as The lungs of Dharwad city ,
624-546: Is located 430 km (270 mi) northwest of Bangalore , on NH-48 , between Bangalore and Pune . In 2016, Hubli-Dharwad was selected for solar city / green city master plans. In 2017, government of India included Hubli-Dharwad city for a smart city project , a flagship scheme for overall development of infrastructure in the twin-cities. The word "Dharwad" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'dwarawata', 'dwara', meaning "door" and 'wata' or 'wada' meaning "town." It means
672-408: Is part of the staple diet of most of the districts of North Karnataka, where it is eaten with pulse curries such as jhunka, yengai, shenga chutney or other assorted chutnies. Jowar rotti is also called as jawarichi bhakri in neighbouring Maharastra. Dharwad peda is a sweet delicacy prepared of milk and sugar which has been accorded Geographical Indication. Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC)
720-455: Is situated in the Western sector of the northern half of Karnataka State. The District encompasses an area of 4263 km lying between the latitudinal parallels of 15°02' and 15°51' North and longitudes of 73°43' and 75°35' East. The district is bounded on the north by the district of Belgaum , on the east by the district of Gadag , on the south by the district of Haveri and on the west by
768-584: Is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres from the city centre and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Dharwad. It is the third busiest airport in Karnataka and the 45th busiest airport in India . In March 2020, Hubli Airport received the best airport award under the government of India's Regional connectivity scheme. Hubli airport connects to 10 destinations throughout the country. Efforts are being made to make Hubli Airport as international Airport. Mangaluru Samachar
816-462: Is the Headquarter of South Western Railways Zone of Indian Railways. There is modest intra-district Railway connectivity. Hubli being an important railway junction has daily trains to Bangalore , Mumbai , Pune , Miraj , Delhi , Hyderabad , Ahmedabad , Vijayawada , Mysore and weekly services to Chennai , Howrah and Thiruvananthapuram . Hubli Airport (IATA: HBX, ICAO: VOHB) serves
864-520: Is this diversity and geographical positions that the state government amalgamated the two cities. The twin-city corporation occupies unique place in Karnataka State. After the capital city of Bangalore, this is the largest city Corporation in the State. Dharwad hosts many Universities, Colleges and Autonomous Institutions, some are listed below. Dharwad district Dharwad or Dharawada
912-532: The Bahmani Sultanate , after which it was annexed to the newly established Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar , an official of which named "Dharav", according to local tradition, built the fort at Dharwad town in 1403. After the defeat of the king of Vijayanagar in the Battle of Talikota (1565), Dharwad was for a few years practically independent under its Hindu governor; but in 1573 the fort was captured by
960-861: The British colonizers. In 1685, the fort was taken by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb , and Dharwad, on the break-up of the Mughal empire, fell under the sway of the Maratha Peshwa of Pune . In 1764, the province was overrun by Hyder Ali of the Mysore , who in 1778 captured the fort of Dharwad. The fort was retaken in 1791 by the Marathas. After the final defeat of the Peshwa by the British in 1818, Dharwar
1008-700: The Co-Chairman of Infosys moved in with his uncle's family in Dharwad for his education and was a student of St Joseph's High School. Sucheta Dalal , the Mumbai-based financial journalist, who exposed the Harshad Mehta scandal studied in Dharwad. Lucy d'Abreu (oldest Briton ever) was also born in Dharwad. Dharwad is also the birthplace of Palwankar Baloo , the first member of the Dalit community to distinguish himself at cricket , and later to become
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#17327658459301056-559: The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. Both were merged later forming Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) The headquarters of HDMC is situated in Hubballi , comprising 82 members covering four Vidhan Sabha Constituencies of Hubli-Dharwad. There has been a huge demand by the people of Dharwad to create a separate civic body and get itself detached by HDMC. Claims are that most of
1104-402: The Dharwad district and one of the major operational airports serving northern Karnataka. Currently SpiceJet Airlines have started its operation from Hubli To Bangalore , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Jabalpur , Mangalore , Chennai and IndiGo Airlines have started its operation from Hubli to Ahmedabad , Chennai , Bangalore , Cochin , Goa , Alliance Air operates one flight everyday to
1152-589: The District. On the agricultural front, the presence of black soil helps in raising crops like Cotton, Wheat, Ragi, Jowar and Oil seeds and that of red soil is more suitable for paddy. Hubballi is an important industrial center, with more than 1,000 small and medium scale industries established. They include machine tool industries,Cotton Industries, electrical industries, steel furniture industries, food processing, rubber, leather and leather tanning industries. NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation)
1200-736: The best writers in Kannada, and has many iconic places that bear an association with the Language and State’s Culture. Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha also played a crucial role in bringing literary enthusiasts together. Places such as Sadhankeri in front of Varakavi D R Bendre’s house is that serene location from which the poet drew inspiration to write his poems. Dharwad has the reputation of earning 3 (out of 8) Jnanpith Awardees in Karnataka. Da Ra Bendre, V.K. Gokak, Girish Karnad. D V Halbhavi established Halbhavi School of Art, Dharwad which has
1248-434: The city as per the 1991 census was 7 lakhs. The population of Hubli-Dharwad is 943,857 according to 2011 Census. There has been a huge demand by people of Dharwad to create a separate civic body and get itself detached by HDMC. Claims are that most of the funds are allocated to Hubli solely. Hubli is well known as a commercial as well as an industrial centre, whereas Dharwad is the seat of learning. Popularly believed that, it
1296-570: The city. Karnataka State Cricket Association (ASCA) has organised a few professional district-level and state-level cricket matches in Kittur Rani Chennamma cricket stadium, KCD and SDM cricket ground, Sattur. RN Shetty Stadium stadium has hosted a Ranji Trophy match in 1990 when Karnataka cricket team played against Hyderabad cricket team. Major kabaddi matches are usually held at the Karnatak college ground . Tennis has been
1344-478: The cross-sections ranging from 44 to 35 m (144 to 115 ft). The BRTS corridor includes segregated bus lanes, access-controlled bus stations, physical and fare integration with BRT feeder services, off-board ticketing through smart cards and bar-coded paper tickets, an intelligent transport system and high-quality buses (Standard AC buses). The corridor is designed for operating regular and express services. It consists of two lanes for BRTS buses on either side of
1392-409: The dance with religious fervour at festival time especially during the months of Shravana and Kartika. This art form is the domain of male devotees of Lord Siva. The Nandi pole is about 18 cubits in length, each cubit representing a 'dharma'. The length of the pole is fitted with brass pots and plates, and ornate silver or brass umbrella at the top with a silk tassel, which is the flag. The performer on
1440-682: The distinction of being Karnataka’s first school of Arts in the year 1935. The school, which was founded under the aegis of the Dharwad Fine Art Society, has provided Art education to thousands of students during the last 76 years. The school also introduces students to complementary fields such as theatre, literature, and music. Kumareshwara Fine Arts College (1991) was founded by K.N. Neglurumatha at Haveri. V.R. Sutar started Gangambika Memorial Art School (1993) at Dharwad. Apart from this in 1966, Dandavathi Math in Dharwad opened an Arts School for mentally challenged children. Recognizing
1488-737: The district of Uttara Kannada. All these districts, which surround Dharwad district, belong to the state of Karnataka. Sub Divisions of District (Taluka's) The District lies approximately 800 m above the sea level, which is why it enjoys a moderate and healthy climate. The District may be divided into 3 natural regions, the Malnad, the Semi-Malnad and the Maidan. These regions on an average receive moderate to heavy rainfall and have dense vegetation. Kalghatagi and Alnavar area in Dharwad taluka in particular receive more rainfall than other talukas of
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1536-527: The funds are allocated to Hubli solely. Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS (also known as HDBRTS) is a bus rapid transit system built to serve the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad, located in the North-Western part of Karnataka state in India. Hubli-Dharwad BRTS (HDBRTS) project is a Government of Karnataka initiative to foster long-term economic growth in the region. The project promotes fast, safe, comfortable, convenient and affordable public transportation between
1584-553: The immense contribution of Dharwad towards the Music, Literature, and Arts field, Central Government has decided to set up Lalitha Kala Akademy Regional Centre in Dharwad. The Lalitha Kala Akademy will act as a catalyst for artists to get equal exposure as some of the bigger cities artists get and will make Art Field more vibrant in North Karnataka region. Jolada rotti is a very popular and very common diet in Dharwad city it
1632-416: The median bus station facilitating overtaking lanes for express services. Foot overbridges at six locations, PELICAN signals, and synchronised signal management are proposed to facilitate the easy approach of passengers to bus stations. Hubli Airport ( IATA : HBX , ICAO : VOHB ) is the nearest airport that serves the twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad and North Karnataka in the state of Karnataka , India. It
1680-816: The modern scholar Hampa Nagarajaiah ("Hampana"), ancient Kannada poet Pampa who is also called Ādikavi ("First Poet") was born in Annigeri , a town in Dharwad district. The Dharwad district has contributed to some of the greatest exponents of Hindustani music including Sawai Gandharva , Mallikarjun Mansur , Bhimsen Joshi , Basavaraj Rajaguru , Kumar Gandharva and Gangubai Hangal . Jnanpith Award winners D. R. Bendre , V. K. Gokak and Girish Karnad trace their origins to Dharwad. Kannada writers and critics Kirtinath Kurtakoti and C. P. Siddhashrama are from Dharwad. Noted Marathi writer G. A. Kulkarni also lived most of his life. Actresses Shanta Hublikar and Leena Chandavarkar were born here. Nandan Nilekani ,
1728-605: The monsoon season, with moderate temperatures and a large amount of precipitation. Temperatures are fairly moderate from late October to early February, with virtually no rainfall. Dharwad is 750 meters above sea level . The average yearly rainfall is 838 mm (33.0 in). The population of the twin cities as per provisional figures of Census 2011 is 943,857 and is urban. Hubli-Dharwad's population increased 22.99% between 1981 and 1991, from 527,108 to 648,298, and by 21.2% between 1991 and 2001. The Hubli-Dharwad municipality covers 213 km (82 sq mi). Dharwad has earned
1776-547: The new districts of Gadag and Haveri were carved out of Dharwad's former territory, and a portion of Dharwad district was combined with lands formerly part of three other districts to create the new district of Davanagere . Historical studies show that people from early Paleolithic age inhabited Dharwad district. The district was ruled by various dynasties from the 5th century onwards, Important among them are Badami and Kalyan Chalukyas , Rastrakutas , Vijayanagar , Adilshahi , Mysore kingdom and Peshawas of Pune. Due to
1824-413: The notes produced by the instrument. The Haligi (wood) circular in shape is made of buffalo hide. A short stick is used on it. The notes combined with the bodily movement pervade the stage and overflow to the audience. Lambani women dressed colourfully and move circularly with clapping and singing. This dance is out of the common. In dress, mode of living and dwelling, they dance on important festivities in
1872-468: The police head quarters and is adjoint to the Sadhankeri park. The lake also has boating faculty which is a part of the park, there is also a 1.5 km walkway on the periphery of the lake with shaded stone benches for visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic serenity of the lake. There list of hospitals & health care centers are given below. The distance from Sadhankeri to Hubballi Airport
1920-421: The reputation of being called as 'Cultural Capital of Karnataka'. Dharwad Region's Cultural Life blossomed with some of the finest Poets, Writers, and Thinkers at the beginning 20th century. Hindustani Classical Music is a genre that inspires a possessive devotion among people from the region. Dharwad city is known for karnatic music, art, culture, musicians, poets, writers and cuisine. Dharwad has nurtured some of
1968-540: The rule of Peshwas, influence of Marathi is seen in the early decades of the 19th century. During the British rule, Dharwad became the divisional headquarter of educational administration and Kannada the vernacular language of the people gained prominence After India's independence in 1947, the Bombay Presidency was reconstituted as India's Bombay State. In 1956 the southern, Kannada -speaking districts of Bombay State, including Dharwad, were added as part of
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2016-399: The state capital Bangalore , Air India has started its operation from Hubli to Mumbai and Bangalore on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. and Star Air (India) will start its operation Hubli To Bangalore , Delhi ( Hindon ), Pune , and Tirupati on 15 September The airport is currently being upgraded to an international airport. According to the 2011 census Dharwad district has
2064-685: The state of Mysore . Following activist pressure, Mysore was officially renamed Karnataka in October 31, 1973. Dharwad is home to the Karnataka University and the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) , IIT Dharwad as well as numerous other colleges. In 1962 the erstwhile towns of Dharwad and Hubli were amalgamated to constitute the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation . Dharwad district
2112-434: The sultan of Bijapur , Adil Shah , and Dharwad was annexed to his dominions. Adil Shah built a fort in an area later called Manna Killa, and later Nazratabad. With this fort, the strategic importance of Dharwad increased and it attracted the attention of subsequent conquerors, including Aurangzeb , Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , Aurangzeb's son Bahadur Shah I , Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao , Hyder Ali , Tipu Sultan and finally
2160-526: The twin cities and aims to reduce congestion and air pollution in the region. But it has severely affected the private traffic, by restricting the lanes. Many don't approve the project, as BRTS system has failed in many cities across India, for example both in Pune and Delhi. The length of the Hubli-Dharwad BRTS corridor is 22.25 km (13.83 mi) from CBT Hubli to CBT–Dharwad with the width of
2208-489: Was constituted in 1962 by combining the two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometres. The area covered by the corporation is spread over 45 revenue villages and is the second-largest city corporation in Karnataka state. The population of the city as per the 1991 census was 700,000. The population of Hubli-Dharwad is 1,158,000 (2020). Hubli Municipal Council was established under the Government of India Act 1850 , and
2256-513: Was incorporated into the territory of the British East India Company 's Bombay Presidency . During the early 19th century, when the British were expanding their domains, they faced a lot of opposition from local rulers, including Baba Saheb of Nargund and Kittur Chennamma . Hubli-Dharwad has a tropical wet and dry climate . Summers are relatively mild and dry, lasting from late February to early June. They are followed by
2304-498: Was the first ever Kannada language newspaper distributed in Dharwad, along with region of North Canara . In current times the newspapers include Vijaya Karnataka , Vijayavani , Kannada Prabha , Prajavani and Samyukta Karnataka, in Kannada; The Hindu , Times of India , Deccan Herald and The Indian Express in English. Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Dharwad and are often played on grounds and streets of
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