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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Dharwad | ||
| other_name = | |||
| settlement_type = [[City]]<!--HIDDEN EDITOR NOTE: Dharwad is NOT a Metropolis. The combined Hubli-Dharwad has a population less than 1 million. Please refrain from changing this parameter--> | |||
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| image_style | | image2 = IIIT Dharwad.jpg | ||
| perrow | | caption2 = [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad]] | ||
| image1= | | image1 = IIT Dharwad, Mammigatti.jpg | ||
| caption1=[[ | | caption1 = [[Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad]] | ||
| | | image3 = SDM Super Specialty Hospital (Manjushree Block).jpg | ||
| | | caption3 = SDM College of Medical Sciences | ||
| | | image4 = Tapovan Karnataka.jpg | ||
| | | caption4 = Kumaraswamiji Tapovan | ||
| | | image5 = Karnatak college (cropped).jpg | ||
| | | caption5 = [[Karnatak College Dharwar|Karnatak College (KCD)]] | ||
| | | image6 = SCSDSD.jpg (cropped).jpg | ||
| | | caption6 = [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad|University of Agricultural Sciences]] | ||
| | | image7 = CSI Hebich Memorial Church Dharwad.jpg | ||
| | | caption7 = CSI Hebich Memorial Church | ||
| image8 = Karnataka University Clock Tower, Dharwad, India 240531.jpg | |||
| caption8 = [[Karnatak University]]}} | |||
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| nicknames = Pedha Nagari, Hubli-Dharwad City, Dharanagari, Vidya Kashi, Sanskratika nagari, Education Hub of Karnataka, Oxford of Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-05-28|title=About the Education hub of Karnataka|url=https://www.iitdh.ac.in/dharwad.php|access-date=2022-12-16|website=IIT Dharwad official website|language=en|archive-date=16 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216224510/https://www.iitdh.ac.in/dharwad.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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| map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Karnataka | ||
| pushpin_map | | coordinates = {{coord|15|27|30|N|75|00|30|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type3 = Region | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Dharwad district|Dharwad]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_name3 = [[Bayaluseeme]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | established_title = Established | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | established_date = {{Start date and age|df=y|1403|p=y}} | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | founder = [[Chalukya dynasty]]<ref name="UoAS"/> | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | named_for = | ||
| established_title | | government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]] | ||
| established_date | | governing_body = *[[Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation]] (1962–2025) | ||
| founder | *Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority | ||
| named_for | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| government_type | | area_footnotes = | ||
| governing_body | | area_rank = | ||
* | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| unit_pref | | elevation_m = 750.0 | ||
| area_footnotes | <!--HIDDEN EDITOR NOTE: Please refrain from adding the population and area details of Hubli or the combined Hubli-Dharwad here. They have separate Bharatpedia pages. --> | ||
| area_rank | | population_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | population_density_km2 = 434 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_metro = 1,137,000 | ||
<!--HIDDEN EDITOR NOTE: Please refrain from adding the population and area details of Hubli or the combined Hubli-Dharwad here. They have separate | | population_rank = [[List of most populous cities in India|India]] : [[List of most populous cities in India|49]]{{break}}[[List of cities in Karnataka by population|Karnataka]] : [[List of cities in Karnataka by population|2]] | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_demonym = Dharwadians, Dharawadadavra. | ||
| population_metro | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| population_rank | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| population_demonym | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| demographics_type1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|Pincode(s)]] | ||
| timezone1 | | postal_code = 580 xxx | ||
| utc_offset1 | | area_code = | ||
| postal_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code 0836 | ||
| postal_code | | registration_plate = KA-25, KA-63 | ||
| area_code | | website = {{URL|www.dharwad.nic.in}} | ||
| area_code_type | |||
| registration_plate | |||
| website | |||
| leader_title = [[Mayor]] | | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | ||
| leader_name = | | leader_name = Jyothi Patil <ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-20 |title=BJP retains power in Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjp-retains-power-in-hubballi-dharwad-municipal-corporation/article66990017.ece |access-date=2023-06-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_title1 = MP | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_name1 = [[Pralhad Joshi]] | ||
| leader_title2 | | leader_title2 = MLA (Hubli Dharwad West) | ||
| leader_name2 | | leader_name2 = [[Aravind Bellad|Arvind Bellad]] | ||
| leader_title3 | | leader_title3 = MLA (Dharwad) | ||
| leader_name3 | | leader_name3 = [[Vinay Kulkarni]] | ||
| leader_title4 | | leader_title4 = MLA (Hubli Dharwad East) | ||
| leader_name4 | | leader_name4 = [[Abbayya Prasad]] | ||
| leader_title5 | | leader_title5 = MLA (Hubli-Dharwad Central) | ||
| leader_name5 | | leader_name5 = Mahesh Tenginakai | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]] | ||
| official_name | | official_name = | ||
| image_blank_emblem | | image_blank_emblem = | ||
| blank_emblem_type | | blank_emblem_type = Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 462 | ||
| imagesize | | imagesize = 300 | ||
| blank_name_sec2 | | blank_name_sec2 = [[Airport]] | ||
| blank_info_sec2 | | blank_info_sec2 = [[Hubli Airport]](HBX) | ||
| blank1_name_sec2 | | blank1_name_sec2 = [[Rapid Transit]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec2 | | blank1_info_sec2 = [[Hubballi-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System]] | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Urban planning|Planning]] agency | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority | ||
}} | |||
'''Dharwad''' ({{IPA|kn|d̪ʰäːɾɐʋäːɖɐ|audio=LL-Q34239 (kok)-Fredericknoronha-Dharwad.wav}}), 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|Hubballi-Dharwad]]. It covers an area of {{cvt|213|km2}} and is located {{cvt|430|km}} northwest of [[Bangalore]], on [[National Highway 48 (India)|NH-48]], between Bangalore and [[Pune]]. | |||
In 2016, Hubli-Dharwad was selected for solar city / green city master plans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-cities/|title=Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - Solar / Green Cities|website=mnre.gov.in|access-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314171230/http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-cities|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, government of India included [[Hubli-Dharwad]] city for a [[Smart Cities Mission|smart city project]], a flagship scheme for overall development of infrastructure in the twin-cities.<ref name="smartcity">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/constant-transfer-of-mds-chairpersons-hampers-execution-of-smart-city-projects-in-hubballi-dharwad/articleshow/72406643.cms |title=Constant transfer of MDs, chairpersons hampers execution of Smart City projects in Hubballi-Dharwad |work=Times of India |access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> | In 2016, Hubli-Dharwad was selected for solar city / green city master plans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-cities/|title=Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - Solar / Green Cities|website=mnre.gov.in|access-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314171230/http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/decentralized-systems/solar-cities|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, government of India included [[Hubli-Dharwad]] city for a [[Smart Cities Mission|smart city project]], a flagship scheme for overall development of infrastructure in the twin-cities.<ref name="smartcity">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/constant-transfer-of-mds-chairpersons-hampers-execution-of-smart-city-projects-in-hubballi-dharwad/articleshow/72406643.cms |title=Constant transfer of MDs, chairpersons hampers execution of Smart City projects in Hubballi-Dharwad |work=Times of India |date=7 December 2019 |access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The word "Dharwad" is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word 'dwarawata', 'dwara' meaning "door" and 'wata' or 'wada' meaning "town" | The word "Dharwad" is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word 'dwarawata', 'dwara', meaning "door" and 'wata' or 'wada' meaning "town." It means 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).<ref name="GoK">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://dharwad.nic.in/en/about-district/|title=About District|publisher=Government of Karnataka}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Two fort gates outer.JPG|thumb|Outer fort gates of [[Dharwad Fort]]]] | [[File:Two fort gates outer.JPG|thumb|Outer fort gates of [[Dharwad Fort]]]] | ||
[[File:St John Thackeray's monument at Dharwad, India.jpg|thumb|British collector [[St John Thackeray]]'s obelisk at Kittur Chennamma park]] | |||
The [[Chalukya]]s 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 the [[Bahmani Sultanate]], after which it was annexed to the newly established [[Hindu]] kingdom of [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]], an official of which named " | The [[Chalukya]]s ruled Dharwad during the 12th century. A stone inscription{{Where|date=October 2025}}{{When|date=October 2025|reason=When was it found? If it was ancient, some idea of its time should be added. A stone inscription by itself does not signify anything. It's only importance would be if it was written at a time close to the historical events further stated.}} indicates that there was a ruler by the name of BhaskaraDeva in 1117. In the 14th century, the district was first overrun by the [[Bahmani Sultanate]], after which it was annexed to the newly established [[Hindu]] kingdom of [[Vijayanagara Empire|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 the sultan of [[Bijapur Sultanate|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 the [[British Raj|British]] colonizers.<ref name="UoAS">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://kvkdharwad.org/District%20profile.pdf|title=District Profile|publisher=University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad|access-date=9 November 2022|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162820/https://kvkdharwad.org/District%20profile.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
In 1685, the fort was taken by the [[Mughal Empire|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 [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore]], who in 1778 captured the fort of Dharwad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V11_322.gif |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 316 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library |publisher=Dsal.uchicago.edu |access-date=2009-11-15}}</ref> The [[Siege of Darwar|fort was retaken]] in 1791 by the Marathas. After the final defeat of the Peshwa by the British in 1818, Dharwar 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 [[Bhaskar Rao Bhave|Baba Saheb of Nargund]] and [[Kittur Chennamma]].<ref name="UoAS"/> | In 1685, the fort was taken by the [[Mughal Empire|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 [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore]], who in 1778 captured the fort of Dharwad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V11_322.gif |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 316 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library |publisher=Dsal.uchicago.edu |access-date=2009-11-15}}</ref> The [[Siege of Darwar|fort was retaken]] in 1791 by the Marathas. After the final defeat of the Peshwa by the British in 1818, Dharwar 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 [[Bhaskar Rao Bhave|Baba Saheb of Nargund]] and [[Kittur Chennamma]].<ref name="UoAS"/> | ||
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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
[[File:Kelageri Lake.jpg|thumb|Kelgeri lake is a famous water body located in [[Kelgeri]], Dharwad]] | [[File:Kelageri Lake.jpg|thumb|Kelgeri lake is a famous water body located in [[Kelgeri]], Dharwad]] | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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| metric first = yes | | metric first = yes | ||
| single line = yes | | single line = yes | ||
| location = Dharwad | | location = Dharwad (1991-2020) | ||
| Jan record high C = | | Jan record high C = 33.6 | ||
| Feb record high C = | | Feb record high C = 37.4 | ||
| Mar record high C = | | Mar record high C = 39.2 | ||
| Apr record high C = | | Apr record high C = 40.1 | ||
| May record high C = | | May record high C = 40.9 | ||
| Jun record high C = | | Jun record high C = 38.4 | ||
| Jul record high C = | | Jul record high C = 32.7 | ||
| Aug record high C = | | Aug record high C = 32.4 | ||
| Sep record high C = | | Sep record high C = 33.4 | ||
| Oct record high C = | | Oct record high C = 34.0 | ||
| Nov record high C = | | Nov record high C = 32.9 | ||
| Dec record high C = | | Dec record high C = 32.9 | ||
| year record high C = | | year record high C = | ||
| Jan high C = 29. | | Jan high C = 29.8 | ||
| Feb high C = | | Feb high C = 32.3 | ||
| Mar high C = | | Mar high C = 35.0 | ||
| Apr high C = | | Apr high C = 36.4 | ||
| May high C = 35. | | May high C = 35.4 | ||
| Jun high C = | | Jun high C = 29.6 | ||
| Jul high C = | | Jul high C = 27.1 | ||
| Aug high C = | | Aug high C = 27.0 | ||
| Sep high C = | | Sep high C = 28.2 | ||
| Oct high C = 29. | | Oct high C = 29.8 | ||
| Nov high C = | | Nov high C = 29.6 | ||
| Dec high C = 28. | | Dec high C = 28.9 | ||
| year high C = 30.7 | |||
| Jan low C = 13.9 | |||
| Feb low C = 16.1 | |||
| Mar low C = 19.2 | |||
| Apr low C = 21.0 | |||
| May low C = 21.6 | |||
| Jun low C = 21.2 | |||
| Jul low C = 20.8 | |||
| Aug low C = 20.4 | |||
| Sep low C = 20.1 | |||
| Oct low C = 19.1 | |||
| year | |||
| Jan low C = | |||
| Feb low C = | |||
| Mar low C = | |||
| Apr low C = | |||
| May low C = | |||
| Jun low C = | |||
| Jul low C = 20. | |||
| Aug low C = 20. | |||
| Sep low C = | |||
| Oct low C = | |||
| Nov low C = 16.5 | | Nov low C = 16.5 | ||
| Dec low C = 14. | | Dec low C = 14.2 | ||
| year low C = 18.6 | |||
| Jan record low C = 8.5 | |||
| Feb record low C = 11.0 | |||
| Mar record low C = 11.5 | |||
| Apr record low C = 14.9 | |||
| May record low C = 17.7 | |||
| Jun record low C = 18.1 | |||
| Jul record low C = 19.0 | |||
| Aug record low C = 18.0 | |||
| Sep record low C = 16.6 | |||
| Oct record low C = 12.5 | |||
| Nov record low C = 9.5 | |||
| Dec record low C = 9.0 | |||
| year record low C = | |||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| Jan rain mm = 0 | | Jan rain mm = 0.4 | ||
| Feb rain mm = | | Feb rain mm = 1.5 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 22.5 | ||
| Apr rain mm = 40 | | Apr rain mm = 40.4 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 95.3 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 114.6 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 158.5 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 152.1 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 132.1 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 121.8 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 34.8 | ||
| Dec rain mm = 0 | | Dec rain mm = 10.0 | ||
| Jan rain days = 0. | | year rain mm = 883.9 | ||
| Feb rain days = 0. | | Jan rain days = 0.1 | ||
| Mar rain days = 0. | | Feb rain days = 0.1 | ||
| Apr rain days = | | Mar rain days = 0.1 | ||
| May rain days = 5. | | Apr rain days = 3.5 | ||
| Jun rain days = | | May rain days = 5.1 | ||
| Jul rain days = | | Jun rain days = 9.2 | ||
| Aug rain days = | | Jul rain days = 14.1 | ||
| Sep rain days = 7 | | Aug rain days = 11.4 | ||
| Oct rain days = | | Sep rain days = 9.7 | ||
| Nov rain days = | | Oct rain days = 5.9 | ||
| Dec rain days = | | Nov rain days = 2.0 | ||
| year rain days = | | Dec rain days = 0.4 | ||
| year rain days = 62.5 | |||
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = | | Jan humidity = 41 | ||
| Feb humidity = | | Feb humidity = 32 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Mar humidity = 28 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | Apr humidity = 39 | ||
| May humidity = | | May humidity = 51 | ||
| Jun humidity = | | Jun humidity = 74 | ||
| Jul humidity = | | Jul humidity = 82 | ||
| Aug humidity = | | Aug humidity = 83 | ||
| Sep humidity = | | Sep humidity = 80 | ||
| Oct humidity = | | Oct humidity = 65 | ||
| Nov humidity = | | Nov humidity = 53 | ||
| Dec humidity = | | Dec humidity = 48 | ||
| year humidity = | | year humidity = 55 | ||
| source = <ref> | | source = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web | ||
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | |||
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | |||
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]] | |||
| access-date = April 8, 2024 | |||
}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{Historical population | {{Historical population | ||
| source = [[Census of India]]<ref name="popu-history">{{Cite web |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/DigitalLibrary/data/Census_2001/Table/India/Class%20I-A-4_Final.xls |title=Provisional population totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date=29 November 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=AboutTwinCity /> | | source = [[Census of India]]<ref name="popu-history">{{Cite web |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/DigitalLibrary/data/Census_2001/Table/India/Class%20I-A-4_Final.xls |title=Provisional population totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date=29 November 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=AboutTwinCity /><ref name="popu2011">{{Cite web |title=ಧಾರವಾಡ ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಸಚಿವ ಸಂಪುಟ ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆ! ಇತರೆ ನಿರ್ಣಯಗಳು ಏನು? |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/news/karnataka/cabinet-agrees-to-make-dharwad-metropolitan-corporation-what-are-the-other-decision/articleshow/116888466.cms |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Vijay Karnataka |language=kn}}</ref> | ||
| 1901 | 21230 | | 1901 | 21230 | ||
| 1911 | 29591 | | 1911 | 29591 | ||
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| 1961 | 77163 | | 1961 | 77163 | ||
| 2001 | 252375 | | 2001 | 252375 | ||
}} | | 2011 | 275339 | ||
|align=center}} | |||
The population of the twin cities as per provisional figures of Census 2011 is 943,857 and is urban.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/karnataka/4-population-8-19.pdf |title=Census of India 2011 Provisional Population Totals}}</ref> 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 {{cvt|213|km2}}. | The population of the twin cities as per provisional figures of Census 2011 is 943,857 and is urban.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/karnataka/4-population-8-19.pdf |title=Census of India 2011 Provisional Population Totals}}</ref> 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 {{cvt|213|km2}}. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Dharwad has earned 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |title= | Dharwad has earned 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |title='rural Folk Preserved Kannada' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/rural-folk-preserved-kannada/articleshow/97430144.cms |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Dharwad city is known for karnatic music, art, culture, musicians, poets, writers and cuisine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture & Heritage {{!}} Dharwad District |url=https://dharwad.nic.in/en/culture-heritage/ |access-date=2023-01-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
===Literature=== | ===Literature=== | ||
Dharwad has nurtured some of the best writers in Kannada, has many iconic places that bear an association with the Language and | Dharwad has nurtured some of 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, Dharwad|Sadhankeri]] in front of Varakavi D R | Places such as [[Sadhankeri, Dharwad|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 | Dharwad has the reputation of earning 3 (out of 8) [[Jnanpith Award#List of recipients|Jnanpith Awardees]] in Karnataka. Da Ra Bendre, V.K. Gokak, Girish Karnad. | ||
*[[Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre]] popularly known as Da Ra Bendre is generally considered as one of the greatest Kannada lyric poets of the 20th century. Da Ra Bendre wrote with the pen name ‘Ambikatanayadatta’. Da Ra Bendre described [[Sadhankeri, Dharwad|Sadhankeri]] as a place of inspiration for his poems praising the beauty of nature. He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1968 and his collection of poems ‘Naaku Tanti’ earned him the [[Jnanpith Award|Jnanapeeta Award]]. | *[[Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre]] popularly known as Da Ra Bendre is generally considered as one of the greatest Kannada lyric poets of the 20th century. Da Ra Bendre wrote with the pen name ‘Ambikatanayadatta’. Da Ra Bendre described [[Sadhankeri, Dharwad|Sadhankeri]] as a place of inspiration for his poems praising the beauty of nature. He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1968 and his collection of poems ‘Naaku Tanti’ earned him the [[Jnanpith Award|Jnanapeeta Award]]. | ||
*[[Vinayaka Krishna Gokak]] (VK Gokak) was a major writer in the Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada | *[[Vinayaka Krishna Gokak]] (VK Gokak) was a major writer in the Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada Literature. His epic ‘Bharatha Sindhu Rashmi’ has earned him Jnanapeeta Award in 1990. He completed his education at Majid High School, Savanur, and attended the Karnataka College, Dharwad where he studied literature. | ||
*[[Girish Karnad]] was an Indian Actor, Film Director, and Kannada writer. He was awarded the Jnanapeeta | *[[Girish Karnad]] was an Indian Actor, Film Director, and Kannada writer. He was awarded the Jnanapeeta Award for his immense contributions to Kannada Literature and Theatre in 1998. Girish Karnad had earned a Bachelor of Arts(B.A) degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad (affiliated to Karnataka University).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-17 |title=Culture of Dharwad |url=https://hubballidharwadinfra.com/culture-of-hubballi-dharwad/ |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=Hubballi Infra |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
===Fine Arts=== | ===Fine Arts=== | ||
D V Halbhavi established Halbhavi School of Art, Dharwad which has the distinction of being | D V Halbhavi established Halbhavi School of Art, Dharwad which has 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 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karnataka State Gazetteers: Dharwad District |url=http://www.indianculture.gov.in/gazettes/karnataka-state-gazetteers-dharwad-district |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=INDIAN CULTURE |language=en}}</ref> | Recognizing 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karnataka State Gazetteers: Dharwad District |url=http://www.indianculture.gov.in/gazettes/karnataka-state-gazetteers-dharwad-district |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=INDIAN CULTURE |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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{{Main|Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation}} | {{Main|Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation}} | ||
[[File:HDMC Dharwad.jpg|thumb|centre|HDMC office at Dharwad]] | [[File:HDMC Dharwad.jpg|thumb|centre|HDMC office at Dharwad]] | ||
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) 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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hubli and Dharwad City Population Census 2011-2022 {{!}} Karnataka |url=https://www.census2011.com.in/census/city/437-hubli-and-dharwad-.html |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> Hubli Municipal Council was established under the Government of India Act | Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) 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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hubli and Dharwad City Population Census 2011-2022 {{!}} Karnataka |url=https://www.census2011.com.in/census/city/437-hubli-and-dharwad-.html |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=www.census2011.co.in }}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Hubli Municipal Council was established under the [[Government of India Act 1850]], and the Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. Both were merged later forming Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC)<ref name="hdmc.gov.in">{{cite web |url=http://hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php |title=::HDMC:: |access-date=13 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420105843/http://www.hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php |archive-date=20 April 2012 }}</ref> The headquarters of HDMC is situated in [[Hubli|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 the funds are allocated to Hubli solely.<ref>{{cite news |title=Demand to separate Dharwad from HDMC grows bigger |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/demand-to-separate-dharwad-from-hdmc-grows-bigger/articleshow/65545982.cms |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=26 August 2018 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
On January 2, 2025, the [[Karnataka Council of Ministers|Karnataka state cabinet]] declared the separation of [[Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation|Hubballi Dharwad municipal corporation]], formation of new municipal corporation for the city of Dharwad.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-02 |title=Cabinet nod for separate Dharwad Municipal Corporation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/cabinet-nod-for-separate-dharwad-municipal-corporation/articleshow/116892414.cms |access-date=2025-01-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-02 |title=Demand for exclusive corporation for Dharwad gets fulfilled finally |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/demand-for-exclusive-corporation-for-dharwad-gets-fulfilled-finally/article69054743.ece |access-date=2025-01-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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=== Road === | === Road === | ||
{{Main|Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System}} | {{Main|Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System}} | ||
[[File:Hdbrt2.jpg|thumb|Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (HDBRTS, | [[File:Hdbrt2.jpg|thumb|Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (HDBRTS, Chigari bus)]] | ||
[[File:Dharwad BRTS terminal.jpg|thumb|centre|HDBRTS Terminal at Dharwad]] | [[File:Dharwad BRTS terminal.jpg|thumb|centre|HDBRTS Terminal at Dharwad]] | ||
[[Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System|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 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. | [[Hubli-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System|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 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 {{cvt|22.25|km}} from CBT Hubli to CBT–Dharwad with the width of the cross-sections ranging from {{cvt|44 to 35|m}}. 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, 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 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hdbrts.com/|title=HDBRTS|website=hdbrts.com|access-date=18 February 2021|language=te}}</ref> | The length of the Hubli-Dharwad BRTS corridor is {{cvt|22.25|km}} from CBT Hubli to CBT–Dharwad with the width of the cross-sections ranging from {{cvt|44 to 35|m}}. 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 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hdbrts.com/|title=HDBRTS|website=hdbrts.com|access-date=18 February 2021|language=te}}</ref> | ||
=== Air === | === Air === | ||
[[File: Hubballi Airport new Terminal.jpg|thumb|Hubli Airport]] | [[File: Hubballi Airport new Terminal.jpg|thumb|Hubli Airport]] | ||
[[Hubli Airport]] {{airport codes|HBX|VOHB}} is the nearest airport that serves the twin cities of [[Hubli-Dharwad]] and North Karnataka in the state of [[Karnataka]], India. It is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres from city centre and {{Convert|20|km|}} from Dharwad. It is the third busiest airport in [[Karnataka]] and the 45th busiest airport in [[India]]. In March 2020, Hubli | [[Hubli Airport]] {{airport codes|HBX|VOHB}} is the nearest airport that serves the twin cities of [[Hubli-Dharwad]] and North Karnataka in the state of [[Karnataka]], India. It is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres from the city centre and {{Convert|20|km|}} 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.<ref name="best-airport">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/hubballi-airport-bags-award-under-regional-connectivity-scheme/articleshow/74631832.cms |title=Hubballi Airport bags award under Regional Connectivity Scheme |work=Times of India |access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> Hubli airport connects to 10 destinations throughout the country. Efforts are being made to make [[Hubli Airport]] as international Airport.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kattimani |first1=Basavaraj |title=Get ready to fly abroad from Hubballi airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/get-ready-to-fly-abroad-from-hubballi-airport/articleshow/66870690.cms |access-date=7 December 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=30 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2020|title=Hubballi Is Best Choice for International Airport of N-Karnataka: Angadi|url=https://hubballitimes.com/hubballi-is-best-choice-for-international-airport-of-n-karnataka-angadi/|access-date=23 July 2020|website=Hubballi Times|language=en-US|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723164647/https://hubballitimes.com/hubballi-is-best-choice-for-international-airport-of-n-karnataka-angadi/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
'''Mangaluru Samachar''' was the first ever Kannada language | '''Mangaluru Samachar''' was the first ever Kannada language newspaper distributed in Dharwad, along with region of [[North Canara]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-29 |title=The first Kannada newspaper in Dharwad district |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/the-journey-of-the-first-kannada-newspaper-743497.html |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
[[Cricket]] and [[association football|football]] are the most popular sports in Dharwad and often played | [[Cricket]] and [[association football|football]] are the most popular sports in Dharwad and are often played on grounds and streets of the city. | ||
===Cricket=== | ===Cricket=== | ||
[[File:R N Shetty stadium.jpg|thumb|[[RN Shetty Stadium]] is a multipurpose stadium on college road]] | [[File:R N Shetty stadium.jpg|thumb|[[RN Shetty Stadium]] is a multipurpose stadium on college road]] | ||
Karnataka State Cricket Association (ASCA) has organised few professional district level and state level cricket matches in Kittur Rani Chennamma cricket stadium, KCD and SDM cricket ground, Sattur.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-17 |title=Veeranna Savadi to helm Karnataka State Cricket Association-Dharwad |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/savadi-to-helm-ksca-dharwad/articleshow/96292739.cms |access-date=2023-02-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-04 |title=Cricket tournament on Feb 5 in Hubballi and Dharwad |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/cricket-tournament-on-feb-5-in-hubballi/articleshow/97593654.cms |access-date=2023-02-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-17 |title=Veeranna Savadi to helm Karnataka State Cricket Association-Dharwad |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/savadi-to-helm-ksca-dharwad/articleshow/96292739.cms |access-date=2023-02-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-04 |title=Cricket tournament on Feb 5 in Hubballi and Dharwad |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/cricket-tournament-on-feb-5-in-hubballi/articleshow/97593654.cms |access-date=2023-02-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | ||
[[RN Shetty Stadium]] stadium has hosted a Ranji Trophy match in 1990 when Karnataka cricket team played against Hyderabad cricket team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Home of CricketArchive |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/992_f.html |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=cricketarchive.com}}</ref> | [[RN Shetty Stadium]] stadium has hosted a Ranji Trophy match in 1990 when Karnataka cricket team played against Hyderabad cricket team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Home of CricketArchive |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/992_f.html |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=cricketarchive.com}}</ref> | ||
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* [[G. S. Amur]] | * [[G. S. Amur]] | ||
* [[D. R. Bendre]] | * [[D. R. Bendre]] | ||
* [[Raju Bhatkal]] | |||
* [[Nitin Bhille]] | * [[Nitin Bhille]] | ||
* [[Leena Chandavarkar]] | * [[Leena Chandavarkar]] | ||
* [[Sanjeev Chimmalgi]] | |||
* [[Pravin Godkhindi]] | * [[Pravin Godkhindi]] | ||
* [[Madhav Gudi]] | * [[Madhav Gudi]] | ||
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== Civic administration == | == Civic administration == | ||
[[File:ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಧಾರವಾಡ ಪೀಠ.jpg|thumb|The [[Karnataka High Court]] has its bench in Dharwad]] | [[File:ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಧಾರವಾಡ ಪೀಠ.jpg|thumb|The [[Karnataka High Court]] has its bench in Dharwad]] | ||
[[Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation]] (HDMC) was constituted in 1962 by combining two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About City Corporation|url=http://www.hdmc.mrc.gov.in/en/about-cc | [[Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation]] (HDMC) was constituted in 1962 by combining two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About City Corporation|url=http://www.hdmc.mrc.gov.in/en/about-cc|website=Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation|access-date=22 February 2022|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729051504/http://www.hdmc.mrc.gov.in/en/about-cc|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=District Profile {{!}} Dharwad District {{!}} India|url=https://dharwad.nic.in/en/history/|access-date=2022-02-22|language=en-US}}</ref> The area covered by the corporation is {{cvt|213|km2}}, spread over 45 revenue villages. The population of 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/demand-to-separate-dharwad-from-hdmc-grows-bigger/articleshow/65545982.cms|title=Demand to separate Dharwad from HDMC grows bigger |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 August 2018 }}</ref> | ||
*'''Hubli''': Under the Government of India Act of 1850, the Hubli-Municipal council was established on 15 August 1855. | *'''Hubli''': Under the Government of India Act of 1850, the Hubli-Municipal council was established on 15 August 1855. | ||
*'''Dharwad''': The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. The first non-official President of the council was S.K. Rodda in 1907, and Shri S.V. Mensinkai, was nominated in the following year. But the credit of being the first elected president goes to Shri S.G. Karigudari, who took office in 1920. | *'''Dharwad''': The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. The first non-official President of the council was S.K. Rodda in 1907, and Shri S.V. Mensinkai, was nominated in the following year. But the credit of being the first elected president goes to Shri S.G. Karigudari, who took office in 1920. | ||
Hubli is well known as a commercial as well as industrial centre, whereas Dharwad is seat of learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevens.usc.edu/pdf/hubli_dharwad.pdf|title=about hubli – dharwad|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613232521/http://stevens.usc.edu/pdf/hubli_dharwad.pdf|archive-date=2013-06-13}}</ref> Popularly believed that, it is this diversity and geographical positions that the state government amalgamated the two cities.<ref name=AboutTwinCity>{{cite web|url=http://hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php|title=HDMC ABOUT TWIN CITY|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420105843/http://www.hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php|archive-date=2012-04-20}}</ref> 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.<ref name=AboutTwinCity /> | Hubli is well known as a commercial as well as an industrial centre, whereas Dharwad is the seat of learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevens.usc.edu/pdf/hubli_dharwad.pdf|title=about hubli – dharwad|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613232521/http://stevens.usc.edu/pdf/hubli_dharwad.pdf|archive-date=2013-06-13}}</ref> Popularly believed that, it is this diversity and geographical positions that the state government amalgamated the two cities.<ref name=AboutTwinCity>{{cite web|url=http://hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php|title=HDMC ABOUT TWIN CITY|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420105843/http://www.hdmc.gov.in/cityprofile.php|archive-date=2012-04-20}}</ref> 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.<ref name=AboutTwinCity /> | ||
[[File:SCSDSD.jpg|thumb|University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad]] | [[File:SCSDSD.jpg|thumb|University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad]] | ||
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[[File:KARNATAK UNIVERSITY (enhanced).jpg|thumb|[[Karnatak University]]]] | [[File:KARNATAK UNIVERSITY (enhanced).jpg|thumb|[[Karnatak University]]]] | ||
[[File:SCSDSD.jpg|thumb|[[University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad]]]] | [[File:SCSDSD.jpg|thumb|[[University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad]]]] | ||
Dharwad hosts many Universities, Colleges and Autonomous Institutions, some are listed below.<ref>{{Cite web|title=There is more to Karnataka than just Bengaluru in education|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/aug/05/there-is-more-to-karnataka-than-just-bengaluru-in-education-2014206.html|access-date=2022-02-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | Dharwad hosts many Universities, Colleges and Autonomous Institutions, some are listed below.<ref>{{Cite web|title=There is more to Karnataka than just Bengaluru in education|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/aug/05/there-is-more-to-karnataka-than-just-bengaluru-in-education-2014206.html|access-date=2022-02-22|website=The New Indian Express |date=5 August 2019 }}</ref> | ||
* [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad|Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIITDWD)]] - One of 25 IIITs, it was established in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IIIT Dharwad|url=https://iiitdwd.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=iiitdwd.ac.in}}</ref> | * [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad|Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIITDWD)]] - One of 25 IIITs, it was established in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IIIT Dharwad|url=https://iiitdwd.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=iiitdwd.ac.in}}</ref> | ||
* [[Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad|Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad)]] - One of 23 IITs, it was established in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IIT Dharwad|url=https://www.iitdh.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.iitdh.ac.in}}</ref> | * [[Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad|Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad)]] - One of 23 IITs, it was established in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IIT Dharwad|url=https://www.iitdh.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.iitdh.ac.in}}</ref> | ||
* [[KLE Technological University]] B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology - established in 1947.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BVB|url=https://www.kletech.ac.in/|access-date=2025-12-29|website=www.kletech.ac.in/}}</ref> | |||
* [[Karnatak University]] - established in 1949.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnatak University, Dharwad|url=https://www.kud.ac.in/}}</ref> | * [[Karnatak University]] - established in 1949.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnatak University, Dharwad|url=https://www.kud.ac.in/}}</ref> | ||
* [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad|University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD)]] - established in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://www.uasd.edu/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.uasd.edu}}</ref> | * [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad|University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD)]] - established in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://www.uasd.edu/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.uasd.edu}}</ref> | ||
* [[Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha]], Dharwad provincial branch. In 1964, the institution was recognized by the Indian Government as one of the Institutes of National Importance.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, (Karnataka) Dharwad|url=https://www.dbhpsabhadwd.org/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.dbhpsabhadwd.org}}</ref> | * [[Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha]], Dharwad provincial branch. In 1964, the institution was recognized by the Indian Government as one of the Institutes of National Importance.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, (Karnataka) Dharwad|url=https://www.dbhpsabhadwd.org/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.dbhpsabhadwd.org}}</ref> | ||
* [[Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences]] (DIMHANS) - established in 1845.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home - DHARWAD INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES-DHARWAD|url=https://dimhans.karnataka.gov.in/english|access-date=2022-02-16|website=dimhans.karnataka.gov.in}}</ref> | * [[Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences]] (DIMHANS) - established in 1845.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home - DHARWAD INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES-DHARWAD|url=https://dimhans.karnataka.gov.in/english|access-date=2022-02-16|website=dimhans.karnataka.gov.in|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216100129/https://dimhans.karnataka.gov.in/english|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* [[Karnatak College Dharwar|Karnatak College]] - established in 1917.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnatak Arts College Dharwad - One of the Top Arts Colleges in Dharwad|url=https://www.kacd.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.kacd.ac.in}}</ref> | * [[Karnatak College Dharwar|Karnatak College]] - established in 1917.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnatak Arts College Dharwad - One of the Top Arts Colleges in Dharwad|url=https://www.kacd.ac.in/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.kacd.ac.in}}</ref> | ||
* [[National Forensic | * [[National Forensic Sciences University]], Dharwad campus - established in 2023<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-27 |title=Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for Dharwad campus of forensic sciences university |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/amit-shah-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-dharwad-campus-of-forensic-sciences-university/article66439700.ece |access-date=2023-11-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.nfsu.ac.in |title=National Forensic Sciences University |url=https://nfsu.ac.in/ |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=nfsu.ac.in |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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* [[Sangameshwara, Kalaghatagi]] | * [[Sangameshwara, Kalaghatagi]] | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060216190124/http://www.hdmc.gov.in/ Hubli – Dharwad Municipal Corporation] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20060216190124/http://www.hdmc.gov.in/ Hubli – Dharwad Municipal Corporation] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120216065838/http://www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf Karnataka State Government Gazetteer, Info on Hubli] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120216065838/http://www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf Karnataka State Government Gazetteer, Info on Hubli] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121017085720/http://citypopulation.de/India-Karnataka.html City population] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20121017085720/http://citypopulation.de/India-Karnataka.html City population] | ||
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Dharwad | |
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SDM College of Medical Sciences Kumaraswamiji Tapovan CSI Hebich Memorial Church | |
| Nicknames: Pedha Nagari, Hubli-Dharwad City, Dharanagari, Vidya Kashi, Sanskratika nagari, Education Hub of Karnataka, Oxford of Karnataka.[1] | |
  Dharwad Location in Karnataka  Dharwad Dharwad (India)  Dharwad Dharwad (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 15°27′30″N 75°00′30″E / 15.45833°N 75.00833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dharwad |
| Region | Bayaluseeme |
| Established | 1403 |
| Founded by | Chalukya dynasty[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body |
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| • Mayor | Jyothi Patil [3] |
| • MP | Pralhad Joshi |
| • MLA (Hubli Dharwad West) | Arvind Bellad |
| • MLA (Dharwad) | Vinay Kulkarni |
| • MLA (Hubli Dharwad East) | Abbayya Prasad |
| Area | |
| • City | 462 km2 (178 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 750.0 m (2,460.6 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Rank | India : 49 Karnataka : 2 |
| • Density | 434/km2 (1,120/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,137,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Dharwadians, Dharawadadavra. |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode(s) | 580 xxx |
| Vehicle registration | KA-25, KA-63 |
| Planning agency | Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority |
| Airport | Hubli Airport(HBX) |
| Rapid Transit | Hubballi-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System |
| Website | www |
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Dharwad (kn), 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 km2 (82 sq mi) and 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.[4] 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.[5]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word "Dharwad" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'dwarawata', 'dwara', meaning "door" and 'wata' or 'wada' meaning "town." It means 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).[6]
History[edit | edit source]
The Chalukyas ruled Dharwad during the 12th century. A stone inscription[where?][when?] indicates that there was a ruler by the name of BhaskaraDeva in 1117. In the 14th century, the district was first overrun by 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 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 the British colonizers.[2]
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.[7] The fort was retaken in 1791 by the Marathas. After the final defeat of the Peshwa by the British in 1818, Dharwar 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.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Climate[edit | edit source]
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 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).[8]
| Climate data for Dharwad (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.6 (92.5) |
37.4 (99.3) |
39.2 (102.6) |
40.1 (104.2) |
40.9 (105.6) |
38.4 (101.1) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.4 (92.1) |
34.0 (93.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
40.9 (105.6) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) |
32.3 (90.1) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
35.4 (95.7) |
29.6 (85.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
30.7 (87.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 13.9 (57.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
19.2 (66.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.1 (66.4) |
16.5 (61.7) |
14.2 (57.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.5 (47.3) |
11.0 (51.8) |
11.5 (52.7) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.5 (47.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.4 (0.02) |
1.5 (0.06) |
22.5 (0.89) |
40.4 (1.59) |
95.3 (3.75) |
114.6 (4.51) |
158.5 (6.24) |
152.1 (5.99) |
132.1 (5.20) |
121.8 (4.80) |
34.8 (1.37) |
10.0 (0.39) |
883.9 (34.80) |
| Average rainy days | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 9.2 | 14.1 | 11.4 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 62.5 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 41 | 32 | 28 | 39 | 51 | 74 | 82 | 83 | 80 | 65 | 53 | 48 | 55 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1901 | 21,230 | — |
| 1911 | 29,591 | +39.4% |
| 1921 | 34,220 | +15.6% |
| 1931 | 40,904 | +19.5% |
| 1941 | 47,992 | +17.3% |
| 1951 | 66,571 | +38.7% |
| 1961 | 77,163 | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 252,375 | +227.1% |
| 2011 | 275,339 | +9.1% |
| Source: Census of India[10][11][12] | ||
The population of the twin cities as per provisional figures of Census 2011 is 943,857 and is urban.[13] 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 km2 (82 sq mi).
Culture[edit | edit source]
Dharwad has earned 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.[14] Dharwad city is known for karnatic music, art, culture, musicians, poets, writers and cuisine.[15]
Literature[edit | edit source]
Dharwad has nurtured some of 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.
- Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre popularly known as Da Ra Bendre is generally considered as one of the greatest Kannada lyric poets of the 20th century. Da Ra Bendre wrote with the pen name ‘Ambikatanayadatta’. Da Ra Bendre described Sadhankeri as a place of inspiration for his poems praising the beauty of nature. He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1968 and his collection of poems ‘Naaku Tanti’ earned him the Jnanapeeta Award.
- Vinayaka Krishna Gokak (VK Gokak) was a major writer in the Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada Literature. His epic ‘Bharatha Sindhu Rashmi’ has earned him Jnanapeeta Award in 1990. He completed his education at Majid High School, Savanur, and attended the Karnataka College, Dharwad where he studied literature.
- Girish Karnad was an Indian Actor, Film Director, and Kannada writer. He was awarded the Jnanapeeta Award for his immense contributions to Kannada Literature and Theatre in 1998. Girish Karnad had earned a Bachelor of Arts(B.A) degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad (affiliated to Karnataka University).[16]
Fine Arts[edit | edit source]
D V Halbhavi established Halbhavi School of Art, Dharwad which has 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 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.[17]
Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Jolada rotti is a very popular and very common diet in Dharwad city it 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.[18]
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation[edit | edit source]
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) 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).[19] Hubli Municipal Council was established under the Government of India Act 1850, and the Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. Both were merged later forming Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC)[20] 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 the funds are allocated to Hubli solely.[21]
On January 2, 2025, the Karnataka state cabinet declared the separation of Hubballi Dharwad municipal corporation, formation of new municipal corporation for the city of Dharwad.[22][23]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Road[edit | edit source]
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 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 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 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.[24]
Air[edit | edit source]
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 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.[25] Hubli airport connects to 10 destinations throughout the country. Efforts are being made to make Hubli Airport as international Airport.[26][27]
Media[edit | edit source]
Mangaluru Samachar was the first ever Kannada language newspaper distributed in Dharwad, along with region of North Canara.[28]
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.
Sports[edit | edit source]
Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Dharwad and are often played on grounds and streets of the city.
Cricket[edit | edit source]
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.[29][30]
RN Shetty Stadium stadium has hosted a Ranji Trophy match in 1990 when Karnataka cricket team played against Hyderabad cricket team.[31]
Kabbadi[edit | edit source]
Major kabaddi matches are usually held at the Karnatak college ground.[32]
Tennis[edit | edit source]
Tennis has been a popular choice among millennials in the city. In 2003 and 2006 Dharwad hosted the International men's tennis tournament ATP Challenger Series.[33][34]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- G. S. Amur
- D. R. Bendre
- Raju Bhatkal
- Nitin Bhille
- Leena Chandavarkar
- Sanjeev Chimmalgi
- Pravin Godkhindi
- Madhav Gudi
- Phakirappa Gurubasappa Halakatti
- Gangubai Hangal
- Suresh Heblikar
- C. N. S. Iyengar
- Pralhad Joshi
- Chennaveera Kanavi
- Sangeetha Katti
- Shankar Kumbi
- Mallikarjun Mansur
- Rajshekhar Mansur
- D. C. Pavate
- Patil Puttappa
- Basavaraj Rajguru
Civic administration[edit | edit source]
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) was constituted in 1962 by combining two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometers.[35][36] The area covered by the corporation is 213 km2 (82 sq mi), spread over 45 revenue villages. The population of 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.[37]
- Hubli: Under the Government of India Act of 1850, the Hubli-Municipal council was established on 15 August 1855.
- Dharwad: The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856. The first non-official President of the council was S.K. Rodda in 1907, and Shri S.V. Mensinkai, was nominated in the following year. But the credit of being the first elected president goes to Shri S.G. Karigudari, who took office in 1920.
Hubli is well known as a commercial as well as an industrial centre, whereas Dharwad is the seat of learning.[38] Popularly believed that, it is this diversity and geographical positions that the state government amalgamated the two cities.[11] 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.[11]
Educational institutions[edit | edit source]
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Dharwad hosts many Universities, Colleges and Autonomous Institutions, some are listed below.[39]
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIITDWD) - One of 25 IIITs, it was established in 2015.[40]
- Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) - One of 23 IITs, it was established in 2016.[41]
- KLE Technological University B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology - established in 1947.[42]
- Karnatak University - established in 1949.[43]
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) - established in 1986.[44]
- Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Dharwad provincial branch. In 1964, the institution was recognized by the Indian Government as one of the Institutes of National Importance.[45]
- Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS) - established in 1845.[46]
- Karnatak College - established in 1917.[47]
- National Forensic Sciences University, Dharwad campus - established in 2023[48][49]
Villages and localities[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "About the Education hub of Karnataka". IIT Dharwad official website. 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "District Profile" (PDF). University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ "BJP retains power in Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation". The Hindu. 20 June 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ↑ "Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - Solar / Green Cities". mnre.gov.in. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ↑ "Constant transfer of MDs, chairpersons hampers execution of Smart City projects in Hubballi-Dharwad". Times of India. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ↑ "About District". Government of Karnataka.
- ↑ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 11, page 316 – Imperial Gazetteer of India – Digital South Asia Library". Dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2009.
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- ↑ "Provisional population totals, Census of India 2011". Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "HDMC ABOUT TWIN CITY". Archived from the original on 20 April 2012.
- ↑ "ಧಾರವಾಡ ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಸಚಿವ ಸಂಪುಟ ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆ! ಇತರೆ ನಿರ್ಣಯಗಳು ಏನು?". Vijay Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ↑ "Census of India 2011 Provisional Population Totals" (PDF).
- ↑ "'rural Folk Preserved Kannada'". The Times of India. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ↑ "Culture & Heritage | Dharwad District". Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ↑ "Culture of Dharwad". Hubballi Infra. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ↑ "Karnataka State Gazetteers: Dharwad District". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ↑ ""K'taka gets highest number of GI tags"".
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- ↑ "Demand to separate Dharwad from HDMC grows bigger". The Times of India. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Cabinet nod for separate Dharwad Municipal Corporation". The Times of India. 2 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Demand for exclusive corporation for Dharwad gets fulfilled finally". The Hindu. 2 January 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "HDBRTS". hdbrts.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ "Hubballi Airport bags award under Regional Connectivity Scheme". Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ↑ Kattimani, Basavaraj (30 November 2018). "Get ready to fly abroad from Hubballi airport". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ "Hubballi Is Best Choice for International Airport of N-Karnataka: Angadi". Hubballi Times. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "The first Kannada newspaper in Dharwad district". Deccan Herald. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "Veeranna Savadi to helm Karnataka State Cricket Association-Dharwad". The Times of India. 17 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "Cricket tournament on Feb 5 in Hubballi and Dharwad". The Times of India. 4 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "The Home of CricketArchive". cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "ಧಾರವಾಡ: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಆರ್ಮಿ ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಕಬಡ್ಡಿ ಟ್ರೋಫಿ". Prajavani. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "Tennis Explorer: Dharwad challenger". www.tennisexplorer.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "Tennis Explorer: Dharwad challenger 2006". www.tennisexplorer.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "About City Corporation". Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ↑ "District Profile | Dharwad District | India". Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ↑ "Demand to separate Dharwad from HDMC grows bigger". The Times of India. 26 August 2018.
- ↑ "about hubli – dharwad" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013.
- ↑ "There is more to Karnataka than just Bengaluru in education". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ↑ "IIIT Dharwad". iiitdwd.ac.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "IIT Dharwad". www.iitdh.ac.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "BVB". www.kletech.ac.in/. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ↑ "Karnatak University, Dharwad".
- ↑ "Home". www.uasd.edu. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, (Karnataka) Dharwad". www.dbhpsabhadwd.org. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Home - DHARWAD INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES-DHARWAD". dimhans.karnataka.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Karnatak Arts College Dharwad - One of the Top Arts Colleges in Dharwad". www.kacd.ac.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for Dharwad campus of forensic sciences university". The Hindu. 27 January 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ www.nfsu.ac.in. "National Forensic Sciences University". nfsu.ac.in. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
