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| area_code = 08350 | | area_code = 08350 | ||
| registration_plate = KA48 | | registration_plate = KA48 | ||
| website = {{URL|http://www.mudholcity.mrc.gov.in/ }} | | website = {{URL|http://www.mudholcity.mrc.gov.in/ }} | ||
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'''Mudhol''' is a city previously known as "' | '''Mudhol''' is a city previously known as "'Muduvolalu"' in the [[Bagalkot District|Bagalkote District]] in the northern part of the [[South India]]n state of [[Karnataka]]. It is about {{cvt|60|km}} from the district headquarters of [[Bagalkot]] and {{cvt|25|km}} from subdivision of [[Jamakhandi]]. It is famous for a breed of dog known as the [[Mudhol Hound]]. [[Mudhol State]] was ruled by the [[Ghorpade]]-[[Maratha]] royal family. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Mudhol Taluk ZP Constituency Map.jpg|thumb|left|Mudhol Taluk ZP Constituency Map.jpg]] | |||
Mudhol is located at {{coord|16.35|N|75.28|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Mudhol.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mudhol]</ref> It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet).Mudhol receives an average of 300-350 mm of rainfall annually (2017). | Mudhol is located at {{coord|16.35|N|75.28|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Mudhol.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mudhol]</ref> It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet).Mudhol receives an average of 300-350 mm of rainfall annually (2017). | ||
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The city is noted for its grinding stones. Mahalingapura is a town about 19 km to the northwest of Mudhol. Its earlier name, Naragatti, was changed to Mahalingapura in honor of [[Sant (religion)|Sant]] Mahalingeshwara. | The city is noted for its grinding stones. Mahalingapura is a town about 19 km to the northwest of Mudhol. Its earlier name, Naragatti, was changed to Mahalingapura in honor of [[Sant (religion)|Sant]] Mahalingeshwara. | ||
Mudhol is famous for [[Ranna (Kannada poet)|Ranna]], a renowned Kannada poet, popularly known as "Maha Kavi". Ranna was a Jain. In recognition of his contribution to the [[Old Kannada|Halegannada]] (Old Kannada) literature, The Government of Karnataka has built a stadium named after him and is in the process of commissioning a community hall and constructing a library that will bear his name. | Mudhol is famous for [[Ranna (Kannada poet)|Ranna]], a renowned Kannada poet, popularly known as "Maha Kavi". Ranna was a Jain. In recognition of his contribution to the [[Old Kannada|Halegannada]] (Old Kannada) literature, The Government of Karnataka has built a stadium named after him and is in the process of commissioning a community hall and constructing a library that will bear his name.{{cn|date=April 2022}} | ||
The town has a large number of handloom workers and handmade sarees manufactured here have a wide market. | The town has a large number of handloom workers and handmade sarees manufactured here have a wide market.{{cn|date=April 2022}} | ||
Mudhol was declared the ‘fastest mover’ in south zone with a population between 50,000 and 1 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2021 rankings, which were announced on November 20, 2021.{{cn|date=April 2022}} | |||
== Royal Mudhol Hound == | == Royal Mudhol Hound == |
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Mudhol | |
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City | |
![]() Mudhol Taluk Map | |
Nickname: Ranna nadu | |
Coordinates: 16°21′00″N 75°17′00″E / 16.35°N 75.2833°ECoordinates: 16°21′00″N 75°17′00″E / 16.35°N 75.2833°E | |
Country | |
State | Karnataka |
District | Bagalkot district |
Area | |
• Total | 12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 52,199 |
• Density | 4,001.29/km2 (10,363.3/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | ಕನ್ನಡ |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN CODE | 587 313 |
Telephone code | 08350 |
Vehicle registration | KA48 |
Website | www |
Mudhol is a city previously known as "'Muduvolalu"' in the Bagalkote District in the northern part of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is about 60 km (37 mi) from the district headquarters of Bagalkot and 25 km (16 mi) from subdivision of Jamakhandi. It is famous for a breed of dog known as the Mudhol Hound. Mudhol State was ruled by the Ghorpade-Maratha royal family.
History[edit]
The Principality of Mudhol ruled by the Ghorpade dynasty of the Marathas, was one of the 9-gun princely states of British India, under the summit of Niranjan. The state measured 368 square miles (508 km²) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population was 63,001, with the population of the town itself at 8,359 in that year. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £20,000. The state flag, called 'Bavuta', has a triangular tricolor of horizontal bands, in order from the top: white, black and green. All color bands came to the point in the fly.
Geography[edit]
Mudhol is located at 16°21′N 75°17′E / 16.35°N 75.28°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet).Mudhol receives an average of 300-350 mm of rainfall annually (2017).
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011 census, Mudhol had a population of 52,199.[citation needed] Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. In Mudhol, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. This compares with a population of 42,461 in 2001.[2]
Culture[edit]
There is an old underground Shiva Temple (called "Nelagudi" which means "Underground Temple").
The city is noted for its grinding stones. Mahalingapura is a town about 19 km to the northwest of Mudhol. Its earlier name, Naragatti, was changed to Mahalingapura in honor of Sant Mahalingeshwara.
Mudhol is famous for Ranna, a renowned Kannada poet, popularly known as "Maha Kavi". Ranna was a Jain. In recognition of his contribution to the Halegannada (Old Kannada) literature, The Government of Karnataka has built a stadium named after him and is in the process of commissioning a community hall and constructing a library that will bear his name.[citation needed]
The town has a large number of handloom workers and handmade sarees manufactured here have a wide market.[citation needed]
Mudhol was declared the ‘fastest mover’ in south zone with a population between 50,000 and 1 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2021 rankings, which were announced on November 20, 2021.[citation needed]
Royal Mudhol Hound[edit]
Mudhol has a native breed of hunting dogs called the "Mudhol Hounds". The breed is known for stamina, sharpness and agility and has international recognition through the Kennel Club of India.[3] This breed of dog is considered to be on the verge of extinction and government agencies are putting all out efforts to save the breed.[4] A postage stamp with a face value of Rs. 5 was released by the Indian Postal Department in recognition of the Mudhol Hound.
Shrimant Rajesaheb Malojirao Ghorpade of Mudhol (1884-1937) of the Mudhol State is credited with popularizing the Mudhol Hound. He noticed local tribal people using these hounds for hunting. Using selective breeding, he was able to create the Royal Mudhol Hound. On a visit to England in the early 1900s, the Maharaja (of Mudhol State) presented King George V a pair of Mudhol Hounds, which popularized the Mudhol Hound breed.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mudhol
- ↑ "Alphabetical List of Towns and Their Population: Karnataka" (PDF). Census Commission of India. 2001.
- ↑ Rozindar, Firoz (3 October 2012). "Care to raise a Mudhol hound? Here's some help". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Kadkol, Pradeep Kumar (5 November 2008). "Project to save Mudhol Hound launched". The Hindu. No. 5 November 2008. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Jadeja, Arjunsinh (27 January 2015). "Tracking the hounds of Mudhol". No. Bangalore. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ Jadeja, Arjunsinh (23 July 2013). "Mudhol's royal chapter". No. Bangalore. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
External links[edit]
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 18 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 955. .