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| other_name = Sagaranadu | | other_name = Sagaranadu | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type =Town | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = File:Shahapura Taluk.jpg | ||
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| image_caption = | | image_caption = Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk | ||
| pushpin_map = India Karnataka | | pushpin_map = India Karnataka | ||
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Yadagiri]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Yadgir district|Yadagiri]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Constituency]] | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Constituency]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Raichur]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Raichur]] | ||
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[[File:Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map - OLD.jpg|thumb|Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk]] | |||
'''Shahapur''' is a city and taluka headquarter located in the [[Yadgir district]] of [[India]]n state of [[Karnataka]]. Shahapur is 597 km north of [[Bangalore]] and well connected by road to [[Gulbarga]] (70 km), [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] ( | [[File:Shahapur Taluk Panchayat Map - OLD.jpg|thumb|Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk]] | ||
'''Shahapur''' is a city and taluka headquarter located in the [[Yadgir district]] of [[India]]n state of [[Karnataka]]. Shahapur is 597 km north of [[Bangalore]] and well connected by road to [[Gulbarga]] (70 km), [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] (240km), [[Bidar]] (160 km) , [[Raichur]] (90 km) and [[Yadgir]] (32 km). | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
As per the mythology the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son in law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called as "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad.As per historians after attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and it was called as "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima river is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas. | As per the mythology the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son in law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called as "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad.As per historians after attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and it was called as "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima river is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas. | ||
==Taluk== | |||
The Shahpur Taluka contains thirty-seven [[panchayat village]]s:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227192004/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-date=27 February 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref> | |||
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* Anabi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212215139/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archive-date=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref> | |||
* [[Bendebembali]] | |||
* Bilar | |||
* Chamnal | |||
* Chatnalli | |||
* Doranhalli | |||
* [[Gogikona]] | |||
* [[Gogipeth]] | |||
* [[Gonal, Shahapur|Gonal]] | |||
* [[Gurusunigi]] | |||
* Haiyyal.B. | |||
* Halgera | |||
* [[Hattigudur]] | |||
* [[Hoskera]] | |||
* Hotpet | |||
* Ibrahimpur<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212222738/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archive-date=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref> | |||
* Kadamgera | |||
* Kakkasgera | |||
* Kannekollur | |||
* Khanapur | |||
* Kollur | |||
* Konkal | |||
* Kurkunda | |||
* Mudbool | |||
* Maddarki | |||
* Naganatagi | |||
* [[Naikal]] | |||
* [[Rastapur, Karnataka|Rastapur]] | |||
* [[Sagar, Yadgir district|Sagar]] | |||
* Sirval (Sirwal) | |||
* T. Wadagera | |||
* Hire Tumkur | |||
* Tadabidi | |||
* Ukkinal | |||
* Ulle Sugoor | |||
* [[Wadgera, Yadgir|Vadagera]] (Wadgera) | |||
* [[Wanadurga|Vanadurg]] (Wandurg) | |||
}} | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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* [[Sleeping Buddha Hill]], made up of four hills. | * [[Sleeping Buddha Hill]], made up of four hills. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:18, 28 May 2022
Shahapur
Sagaranadu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
![]() Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk | |
| Coordinates: 16°42′N 76°50′E / 16.7°N 76.83°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Yadagiri |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Raichur |
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 53,366 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | ಕನ್ನಡ |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 585223 |
| Telephone code | 08479 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 33 |
| Website | www.shahapuracity.mrc.gov.in |


Shahapur is a city and taluka headquarter located in the Yadgir district of Indian state of Karnataka. Shahapur is 597 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Gulbarga (70 km), Hyderabad (240km), Bidar (160 km) , Raichur (90 km) and Yadgir (32 km).
Geography[edit | edit source]
Shahapur is located at 16°42′N 76°50′E / 16.7°N 76.83°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 428 metres (1404 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per 2011 Indian census, Shahapur had a population of 57,129.[citation needed] Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahapur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 65.38% and also lower than the state literacy which is 67%: shahapur male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahapur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
About[edit | edit source]
The Town Municipal Council (TMC) Shahapur was constituted in 1954 and this TMC is upgraded (in 2015) as a (CMC) (City Municipal Council). The CMC has 32 wards and equal number of councilors. Shahapura CMC stretches to an area of 13.65 km2. Summer Temperature as high as 45 -43 degree Celsius and Winter Temp-27 degree Celsius
Name[edit | edit source]
As per the mythology the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son in law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called as "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad.As per historians after attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and it was called as "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima river is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.
Taluk[edit | edit source]
The Shahpur Taluka contains thirty-seven panchayat villages:[2]
- Anabi[3]
- Bendebembali
- Bilar
- Chamnal
- Chatnalli
- Doranhalli
- Gogikona
- Gogipeth
- Gonal
- Gurusunigi
- Haiyyal.B.
- Halgera
- Hattigudur
- Hoskera
- Hotpet
- Ibrahimpur[4]
- Kadamgera
- Kakkasgera
- Kannekollur
- Khanapur
- Kollur
- Konkal
- Kurkunda
- Mudbool
- Maddarki
- Naganatagi
- Naikal
- Rastapur
- Sagar
- Sirval (Sirwal)
- T. Wadagera
- Hire Tumkur
- Tadabidi
- Ukkinal
- Ulle Sugoor
- Vadagera (Wadgera)
- Vanadurg (Wandurg)
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Shahapura, India | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30.6 (87.1) |
33.4 (92.1) |
36.6 (97.9) |
38.6 (101.5) |
39.4 (102.9) |
34.7 (94.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.6 (85.3) |
33.3 (91.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
26.5 (79.7) |
29.5 (85.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.7 (90.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
27.4 (81.4) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 17.5 (63.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
18.9 (66.0) |
16.8 (62.2) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0 (0) |
2 (0.1) |
8 (0.3) |
16 (0.6) |
29 (1.1) |
97 (3.8) |
161 (6.3) |
130 (5.1) |
185 (7.3) |
92 (3.6) |
16 (0.6) |
7 (0.3) |
743 (29.1) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India[5] | |||||||||||||
Tourism attractions[edit | edit source]

- Sleeping Buddha Hill, made up of four hills.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur
- ↑ "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013.
- ↑ "Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
- ↑ "Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
- ↑ "Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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