52-627: Kittur , historically known as Kittoor , is a town and a taluk in the Belagavi district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was part of Bailhongal taluka but was declared as an independent taluka on 23 October 2012 by the Chief Minister of Karnataka on the inauguration of Kittur Utsav. It is 177th Taluk of Karnataka State. It is a place of historical importance because of the armed rebellion of Kittur Chennamma (1778–1829), Rani of
104-665: A century ago and that transformed Belgaum city into foundry and hydraulics base. List of industrial clusters in Belgaum district that are identified by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Belgaum district is a home to three universities: Visvesvaraya Technological University , Rani Channamma University, Belagavi and KLE University . Also, it has a nine engineering colleges, two medical colleges, two dental colleges, 15 polytechnics, 7 Indian system of medical colleges, and 180 degree colleges. Bagalkot district Bagalkot district ( / ˈ b ɑː ɡ əl k oʊ t / ),
156-532: 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,
208-655: 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
260-533: 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;
312-615: A legend. Her death was followed by subsequent revolts by her general Sangolli Rayanna , who also waged several campaigns against the British East India Company. He was later hanged in 1831. The town lends its name to the fictitious coastal town in the 2008 novel Between the Assassinations by Aravind Adiga ( Belagavi District has no coast, which rules out the real Kittur being the setting). [REDACTED] This article incorporates text from
364-606: A majority of Marathi speaking citizens were included in the newly formed Maharashtra state. List of rivers flowing through Belgaum District According to the 2011 census Belagavi district has a population of 4,779,661, roughly equal to the nation of Singapore or the US state of Alabama . This gives it a ranking of 25th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 356 inhabitants per square kilometre (920/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
416-402: 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
468-517: A publication now in the public domain : Chisholm, Hugh , ed. (1911). " Kittur ". Encyclopædia Britannica . Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 841. Belagavi district Belagavi district , formerly also known as Belgaum district , is a district in the state of Karnataka , India. The district is known as the sugar bowl of Karnataka with 150,000 hectares being used for commercial production. It has overtaken Mandya district in sugarcane production over
520-517: 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
572-410: 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
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#1732780013992624-635: 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
676-509: Is known for her resistance to British rule. The British had a sizeable infantry post here, having realised the military importance of its geographic location. It is one of the reasons for Belgaum's sobriquet The Cradle of Infantry . Development of a rail network for the movement of resources and later troops was one of the means employed by both the British East India Company and the British to exert control over India. Belgaum's railway station,
728-470: Is situated beside the Krishna River , and there is a famous Veerbhadra temple there. Many devotees visit the area from Karnataka and Maharashtra. Hooli is one of the oldest villages in Belgaum district. There are many Chalukya temples in the village, including the famous Panchaligeswara temple. Kittur in Belgaum district is a place of historical importance. Rani Chennamma of Kittur (1778–1829)
780-633: 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
832-409: 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
884-637: 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
936-693: 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
988-787: The Mahatma Gandhi Railway Station was established by the British. A signboard declaring the sobriquet can be seen hung on Platform 1 at the station. After India became independent in 1947, the Belagavi district (which was in the erstwhile Bombay Presidency ) became a part of the Bombay State . In 1948, the Belgaum Municipality that was dominated by Marathi speaking politicians requested the Indian Dominion, Indian Constituent Assembly, and
1040-708: The Yadavas of Devagiri in 1250. After the overthrow of the Yadavas by the Delhi Sultanate (1320), Belgaum was for a short time under the rule of the latter; but only a few years later the part south of the Ghataprabha River was subject to the Hindu rajas of Vijayanagara . In 1347 the northern part was conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate , which in 1473 took the town of Belgaum and conquered
1092-438: 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
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#17327800139921144-610: 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
1196-487: The Belgaum City Corporation, there are 17 municipalities, 20 towns, 485 gram panchayats , 1,138 inhabited villages and 26 non-inhabited villages. The district has seven industrial areas, one special economic zone (SEZ) (India's first precision engineering SEZ with more than 200 acres) and 16 industrial estates. The city's industrial growth begin when Babu Rao Pusalkar set up a small unit in city over
1248-736: The Boundary Commission to include the Belgaum Municipal district in the proposed Samyukta Maharashtra state for the Marathi speakers. In accordance with the established policy of bifurcation on a linguistic majority basis, in 1956, the Belgaum district was incorporated into the newly formed Mysore state (now Karnataka ) with the passage of the States Reorganization Act , adjoining areas that had
1300-568: 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
1352-530: 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
1404-667: The State of Kittur against the British East India Company , during which a British Commissioner, St John Thackeray was killed. At the 2011 census, it was a village under Sampagaon C D Block with a location code number 598110. Kittur was known as Geejaganahalli in the 12th century. In 1746, Kittur came under the Maratha Empire when it was handed over to them by the Nawab of Savanur . In 1782, Mallasarja,
1456-592: 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
1508-709: The break-up of the Rashtrakuta dynasty a portion of it survived in the Rattas (875–1250), who from 1210 onward made Venugrama their capital. Inscriptions give evidence of a long struggle between the Rattas and the Kadambas of Goa , who succeeded in the latter years of the 12th century in acquiring and holding part of the district. By 1208, however, the Kadambas had been overthrown by the Rattas, who in their turn succumbed to
1560-449: The decade 2001–2011 was 13.38%. There were 969 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 73.94%. 25.34% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 12.08% and 6.22% of the population respectively. Hindus are the biggest religion in the district with 84.49% of the population. Muslims are the second-largest with 11.06% and Jains are 3.73%. Languages of Belagavi district (2011) At
1612-485: 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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1664-464: 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
1716-623: 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 ,
1768-412: 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
1820-665: 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)
1872-403: 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
1924-684: 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
1976-475: The largest district in terms of size in Karnataka It is bounded by Kolhapur District and Sangli district of Maharashtra state on the west and north, on the northeast by Bijapur district , on the east by Bagalkot district , on the southeast by Gadag district , on the south by Dharwad and Uttara Kannada districts, and on the southwest by the state of Goa . The original name of the town of Belgaum
2028-670: The last decade. The city of Belgaum (Belagavi) is the district headquarters in Belagavi district. It houses the Second legislative building , where the Karnataka Legislature holds session once a year. The district is famous for its native sweet, Kunda. According to the 2011 Census of India, it has a population of 4,779,661, of which 24.03% live in urban areas, making it the second most populous district in Karnataka (out of 31 ), after Bangalore Urban . The district has an area of 13,415 km (5,180 sq mi), making it
2080-551: The most powerful of the rulers of Kittur ascended the throne. His only son predeceased him, and so on his death in 1816, his second wife, Chennamma succeeded him to the throne. She is famous for her campaigns against the British East India Company . On the outskirts of the town lie the ruins of the palace within a fort. The palace was the residence of the Rani Chennamma. In the 18th century, Kittur
2132-477: 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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2184-595: The southern part also. When Aurangzeb overthrew the Bijapura sultans in 1686, Belgaum passed to the Mughals . In 1776 the country was overrun by Hyder Ali of Mysore , but was taken by the Madhavrao Peshwa . In 1818 it was handed over to the British East India Company , and was made part of the district of Dharwar . In 1836 this was divided into two parts, the northern district becoming Belgaum. Yadur
2236-706: 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
2288-558: The time of the 2011 census, 68.40% of the population spoke Kannada , 18.70% Marathi and 9.79% Urdu as their first language. The administration of Belgaum district has been divided into 15 taluks . Athani taluk is the largest with an area of 1,997.70 km and Raybag taluk is the smallest with an area of 958.8 km . The district comprises three revenue sub-divisions headquartered at Belgaum , Bailhongal and Chikodi governed by an assistant commissioner and taluks headed by Tehsildar and has six police sub-divisions. Apart from
2340-621: 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
2392-571: 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
2444-480: Was Venugrama, meaning Bamboo Village . It is also known as Malnad Pradesh. The most ancient place in the district is Halsi ; and this, according to inscriptions on copper plates discovered in its neighbourhood, was once the capital of a dynasty of nine Kadamba kings. It appears that from the middle of the 6th century to about 760 the area was held by the Chalukyas , who were succeeded by the Rashtrakutas . After
2496-574: 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
2548-526: 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
2600-468: 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
2652-478: 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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#17327800139922704-665: Was ruled by the Marathas , until the Third Anglo-Maratha War , when it came under British suzerainty. In connection with a disputed succession to this chiefship in 1824, St John Thackeray, Commissioner of Dharwad, was killed in a battle when approaching the Kittur fort. Later another unit stormed Kittur and captured Queen Chennamma , who was imprisoned in Bailhongal Jail where she died. Rani Chennamma became
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