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	'''Gudibande''' is a ~~city~~ in [[Chikkaballapur district\|Chikkaballapur District]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]].		'''Gudibande''' is a taluk and town in [[Chikkaballapur district\|Chikkaballapur District]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]].

	Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}} It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. It can be ~~said as~~ a concise replica of the [[Madhugiri]] fort. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas . The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. ~~One~~ can also ~~have a good view of the Byrasagara reservoir~~. The ~~fort’s~~ main feature, is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water.		Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}} It was believed that he belonged to the [[Tuluva dynasty]] of the [[Vijayanagara Empire\|Vijayanagar empire]]. It can be considered a concise replica of the [[Madhugiri]] fort{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}}. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a [[Shiva]] temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas. The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. The Byrasagara reservoir can also be seen. The fort's main feature is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}}.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	Narasimhaswamy Temple is sort of a cave temple hewn out a huge rock [the name Gudibande to the town came this: gudi = temple, Banda = rock]		Narasimhaswamy Temple is sort of a cave temple hewn out a huge rock [the name Gudibande to the town came this: gudi = temple, Banda = rock]

	Surasadmagiri Hill is the second highest hill in the District. The hill contains thirteen Ponds and two Temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.		Surasadmagiri Hill is the second highest hill in the District. The hill contains thirteen Ponds and two Temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.

	Amani Byrasagara Lake was constructed by Byre Gowda in the 16th ~~Century~~.		Amani Byrasagara Lake was constructed by Byre Gowda in the 16th century.

	Gudibande fort - The fort dating back to the middle of the 17th century was built by a small-time chieftain Byregowda who was ''Robinhood'' of those times, known to loot the rich and help the poor.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55589/legacy-gudibandes-robinhood.html\| title = Legacy of Gudibande's Robinhood {{!}} Deccan Herald}} </ref>		Gudibande fort - The fort dating back to the middle of the 17th century was built by a small-time chieftain Byregowda who was the ''Robinhood'' of those times, known to loot the rich and help the poor.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55589/legacy-gudibandes-robinhood.html\| title = Legacy of Gudibande's Robinhood {{!}} Deccan Herald\| date = March 2010}}</ref>

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==
	Gudibande is 100 km from Bengaluru (30 km from AP border). One can reach Gudibande by taking the Airport road. There are clear sign boards after Chikkaballapur towards both left and right side of the road. The roads to the place throughout are in good condition and can be accessed with minor difficulty. It is a less known place for trekkies ~~out there and~~ slowly becoming popular over the past few years. The hill can be ascended in less than one hour. All climbers are advised to carry their food and replenishments as none is available on top.		Gudibande is 100 km from Bengaluru (30 km from AP border). One can reach Gudibande by taking the Airport road. There are clear sign boards after Chikkaballapur towards both left and right side of the road. The roads to the place throughout are in good condition and can be accessed with minor difficulty. It is a less known place for trekkies, however, it is slowly becoming popular over the past few years{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}}. The hill can be ascended in less than one hour. All climbers are advised to carry their food and replenishments as none is available on top.

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	[[Category:Villages in ~~Chikkaballapur~~ district]]		[[Category:Villages in Chikkaballapura district]]
	[[Category:Forts in Karnataka]]		[[Category:Forts in Karnataka]]

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	'''Gudibande''' is a city in [[Chikkaballapur district\|Chikkaballapur District]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]].		'''Gudibande''' is a city in [[Chikkaballapur district\|Chikkaballapur District]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]].

	Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.{{cn\|date=January 2021}} It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. It can be said as a concise replica of the [[Madhugiri]] fort. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas . The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. One can also have a good view of the Byrasagara reservoir. The fort’s main feature, is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water.		Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.{{citation needed\|date=January 2021}} It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. It can be said as a concise replica of the [[Madhugiri]] fort. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas . The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. One can also have a good view of the Byrasagara reservoir. The fort’s main feature, is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	== Demographics ==		== 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> Gudibande had a population of 8794. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudibande has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Gudibande, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.		{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-date=2004-06-16\|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)\|access-date=2008-11-01\|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gudibande had a population of 8794. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudibande has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Gudibande, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

	==Places to visit==		==Places to visit==
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	Narasimhaswamy Temple is sort of a cave temple hewn out a huge rock [the name Gudibande to the town came this: gudi = temple, Banda = rock]		Narasimhaswamy Temple is sort of a cave temple hewn out a huge rock [the name Gudibande to the town came this: gudi = temple, Banda = rock]

	Surasadmagiri Hill is the second highest hill in the District. The hill contains thirteen Ponds and two Temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.		Surasadmagiri Hill is the second highest hill in the District. The hill contains thirteen Ponds and two Temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.

	Amani Byrasagara Lake was constructed by Byre Gowda in the 16th Century.		Amani Byrasagara Lake was constructed by Byre Gowda in the 16th Century.

	Gudibande fort - The fort dating back to the middle of the 17th century was built by a small-time chieftain Byregowda who was ''Robinhood'' of those times, known to loot the rich and help the poor.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55589/legacy-gudibandes-robinhood.html</ref>		Gudibande fort - The fort dating back to the middle of the 17th century was built by a small-time chieftain Byregowda who was ''Robinhood'' of those times, known to loot the rich and help the poor.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55589/legacy-gudibandes-robinhood.html\| title = Legacy of Gudibande's Robinhood {{!}} Deccan Herald}} </ref>

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==

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	== Demographics ==		== 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> Gudibande had a population of 8794. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudibande has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Gudibande, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.		{{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> Gudibande had a population of 8794. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudibande has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Gudibande, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

	==Places to visit==		==Places to visit==

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'''Gudibande''' is a city in [[Chikkaballapur district|Chikkaballapur District]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]].

Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.{{cn|date=January 2021}} It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. It can be said as a concise replica of the [[Madhugiri]] fort. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas . The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. One can also have a good view of the Byrasagara reservoir. The fort’s main feature, is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water.

== Geography ==
Gudibande is located at {{coord|13.67|N|77.7|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gudibanda.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gudibande]</ref> It has an average elevation of 826 metres (2709 feet).

== 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> Gudibande had a population of 8794. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudibande has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Gudibande, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Places to visit==
The Lakshmivenkataramanaswamy temple is one of the popular temples in Gudibande which was constructed by [[Chola dynasty|Cholas]].

Narasimhaswamy Temple is sort of a cave temple hewn out a huge rock [the name Gudibande to the town came this: gudi = temple, Banda = rock]

Surasadmagiri Hill is the second highest hill in the District. The hill contains thirteen Ponds and two Temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.

Amani Byrasagara Lake was constructed by Byre Gowda in the 16th Century.

Gudibande fort - The fort dating back to the middle of the 17th century was built by a small-time chieftain Byregowda who was ''Robinhood'' of those times, known to loot the rich and help the poor.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55589/legacy-gudibandes-robinhood.html</ref>

== Directions ==
Gudibande is 100 km from Bengaluru (30 km from AP border). One can reach Gudibande by taking the Airport road. There are clear sign boards after Chikkaballapur towards both left and right side of the road. The roads to the place throughout are in good condition and can be accessed with minor difficulty. It is a less known place for trekkies out there and slowly becoming popular over the past few years. The hill can be ascended in less than one hour. All climbers are advised to carry their food and replenishments as none is available on top.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Villages in Chikkaballapur district]]
[[Category:Forts in Karnataka]]