Indi, Karnataka

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'''Indi''' is a city in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is the [[taluk]] headquarters of Indi Taluk, in the district of [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Vijayapura]].

==Geography==
Indi is located at {{Coord|17.17|N|75.97|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Indi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Indi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 465 meters (1525 feet). It is located at the border of [[Maharashtra]], a neighboring state of Karnataka. The soil at Indi is dry and agriculture is dependent on rainfall. But, with the construction of the Upper Krishna project, most of the agricultural land has been brought under irrigation. The [[Bhima River|Bhima]] flows through Indi Taluk, originating at the Bhimashankar Hills in Maharashtra.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Indi had a population of 31,483. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Indi had an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate was 65% and the female literacy rate was 48%. In Indi, 15% of the population was under 6 years of age. The most widely spoken language is [[Kannada]].

In 2011, Indi had a population of 38,217.<ref name="census 2011">census2011.co.in/data/town/803052-indi-karnataka.html</ref>

=== Religion ===

In 2011, Indi's population was 71.99% Hindu and 25.72% Muslim.<ref name="census 2011"/>

==Places of interest==
The Graamudevuta ([[deity]]) of Indi is Shaanteshwura. A Shaanteshwura temple is located in the center of town with a Shiva [[linga]]. Pooja (worship) is done three times a day.

A big celebration is held every year and a special Akki Pooja is done. The linga is decorated with several kilograms of wet rice, the specialty being that not a single grain of rice falls down.{{clarify|date=February 2020}}

Indi also has an old [[Venkuteshwura]] temple which has a beautiful deity. Shree [[Umbaabhuvaani]] Temple is located near the Shaanteshwura Temple.

20 kilometers from Indi is the village of [[Shirashyad, karnataka|Shirashyad]], where Shree Murughendra Shivaachaaryuru Hiremuth Sunsthaana, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.

10 kilometers from Indi is the village of [[Lachyan, Karnataka|Lachyan]], where Siddulinga Muhaaraajaa, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.

3 kilometers from Indi is a place called Hireindi (Hire meaning elder). It is believed to be older than Indi. According to a legend, Hireindi was visited by the plague, so the new town of Indi was formed, to which all migrated. Hireindi has a very old [[Hanuman]] temple, alongside a huge farmland maintained by the agriculture department.

Indi also has the Husain Darga. It has graves of Islamic messengers. People of all religions come here for worship and to celebrate the Moharram festival; this is one of the biggest celebrations in Indi.

There is a village called Mannur 23 kilometers from Indi. Mannur has 3 famous temples:
* The Yellamma Devi Temple,
* The Padmavati Jain Mandir and
* The Channa Keshava temple.

Salotagi a village 8km west of Indi on State Highway 48 has ancient connection to Rastrakuta dynasty. Many ancient articulates and scriptures were found. (presently placed in golgubaz museum) A saint named Shivayogeshwara lived and preached here at the temple. It's a religious place and a grand fair is organised every year in the month of April and May.

==Connectivity with other towns==
Many buses run from Vijayapura, the district headquarters, to Indi. Vijayapura is 60 kilometers from Indi. The other major town, Solapur, in the neighboring state of Maharashtra, is 70 kilometers from Indi. Indi has a railway station 6 kilometers away, that has the trains, Basava Express and Gol Gumbaz Express, connecting Indi to [[Bangalore]]. The Bijapur Fast Passenger connects it to Mumbai.

==See also==
* [[Ramanagar, Bijapur|Ramanagar]]
* [[Atharga]]
* [[Ballolli]]
* [[Deshpande Tanda]]
* [[Lachyan]]
* [[Naad(k d)]]
* [[Salotgi]]
* [[Tadavalga]]

==References==
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