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| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of Karnataka|Division]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of Karnataka|Division]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Belagavi division|Belagavi]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Belagavi division|Belagavi]] | ||
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| leader_title = Deputy Commissioner | | leader_title = Deputy Commissioner | ||
| leader_name = C. N. SREEDHARA. IAS | | leader_name = C. N. SREEDHARA. IAS <br>{{small|([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]])}} | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
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| population_demonym = Gadagian | | population_demonym = Gadagian | ||
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'''Gadag district''' is a [[List of districts in Karnataka|district]] in the state of [[Karnataka, India]]. It was formed on 24 August 1997, when it was split from [[Dharwad district]]. | '''Gadag district''' is a [[List of districts in Karnataka|district]] in the state of [[Karnataka, India]]. It was formed on 24 August 1997, when it was split from [[Dharwad district]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Gadag District, Government of Karnataka {{!}} India |url=https://gadag.nic.in/en/history/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> As of 2011, it had a population of 1064570 (of which 35.21 percent was urban). The overall population increased by 13.14 percent from 1991 to 2001. Gadag district borders [[Bagalkot district]] on the north, [[Koppal district]] on the east, [[Vijayanagara district]] on the southeast, [[Haveri district]] on the southwest, [[Dharwad district]] on the west and [[Belgaum District]] on the northwest. It is famous for the many monuments (primarily Jain and Hindu temples) from the [[Western Chalukya Empire]]. It has seven talukas: [[Gadag]], [[Gajendragad]], [[Ron, Karnataka|Ron]], [[Shirhatti]], [[Nargund]], [[Lakshmeshwar]] and [[Mundargi]].Major Rivers Flowing through Gadag are Tugabhadra Malaprabha and Major Hills like gajendragada hills, Naragunda hills and evergreen Kappatagudda HilLa | ||
=={{anchor|Historical places in Gadag District}}Historical sites== | =={{anchor|Historical places in Gadag District}}Historical sites== | ||
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The temple, believed to have been built during the 11th century, attracts many devotees. | The temple, believed to have been built during the 11th century, attracts many devotees. | ||
;[[Lakshmeshwara]] | ;[[Lakshmeshwara]] | ||
Lakshmeshwara is in [[Shirahatti]] taluka and is known for its Hindu & | Lakshmeshwara is in [[Shirahatti]] taluka and is known for its Hindu & Jain temples and mosques. The Someshwara temple complex has a number of temples to [[Shiva]] in its fort-like compound. | ||
;[[Sudi, India|Sudi]] | ;[[Sudi, India|Sudi]] | ||
Chalukya monuments include the Jodi Gopura and twin towered Mallikarjuna temple and large Ganesha and [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] statues. | Chalukya monuments include the Jodi Gopura and twin towered Mallikarjuna temple and large Ganesha and [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] statues.<ref name="GoK"/> | ||
'''[[Hulkoti]]''' | '''[[Hulkoti]]''' | ||
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Known for the co-operative movement in Karnataka, [https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2021/Jan/05/karnataka-village-bags-first-rank-in-national-survey-on-standard-of-living-in-rural-areas-2245770.html Hulkoti got a score of 90% for providing clean water for drinking, good roads, having 82.23% literacy and a good drainage system.] | Known for the co-operative movement in Karnataka, [https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2021/Jan/05/karnataka-village-bags-first-rank-in-national-survey-on-standard-of-living-in-rural-areas-2245770.html Hulkoti got a score of 90% for providing clean water for drinking, good roads, having 82.23% literacy and a good drainage system.] | ||
;[[Lakkundi]] | ;[[Lakkundi]] | ||
About {{convert|12|km}} from Gadag, Lakkundi was the residence of the Chalukyan kings. It is known for its 101 [[stepwell]]s (known as ''kalyani'' or ''pushkarni'') and its Hindu & | About {{convert|12|km}} from Gadag, Lakkundi was the residence of the Chalukyan kings. It is known for its 101 [[stepwell]]s (known as ''kalyani'' or ''pushkarni'') and its Hindu & Jain temples. A sculpture gallery is maintained by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]]. | ||
;[[Dambal]] | ;[[Dambal]] | ||
Dambal is known for its 12th-century Chalukya [[Doddabasappa Temple]]. | Dambal is known for its 12th-century Chalukya [[Doddabasappa Temple]]. | ||
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About {{convert|22|km}} from Gadag, the agricultural village is also known for its Someswar and Durgadevi temples. [[Chamarasa]], author of the ''[[Prabhulingaleele]]'', was born nearby. | About {{convert|22|km}} from Gadag, the agricultural village is also known for its Someswar and Durgadevi temples. [[Chamarasa]], author of the ''[[Prabhulingaleele]]'', was born nearby. | ||
;[[Naregal, Gadag|Naregal]] | ;[[Naregal, Gadag|Naregal]] | ||
Home to the largest [[Jain]] temple built by the [[Rastrakuta dynasty]]. | Home to the largest [[Jain]] temple built by the [[Rastrakuta dynasty]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jainsamaj.org/literature/monuments-071004.htm |title=Jain monuments in North Karnataka |publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy |access-date=25 November 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090823080541/http://jainsamaj.org/literature/monuments-071004.htm |archive-date=23 August 2009 }}</ref> | ||
;[[Hombal]] | ;[[Hombal]] | ||
About {{convert|12|km}} from Gadag, the village is known for old temples. | About {{convert|12|km}} from Gadag, the village is known for old temples. | ||
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About {{convert|16|km}} from Gadag, the agricultural village is known for the Shri Ugra Narsimha, Dattatreya, Virupakhshalinga and Rama temples. Statues of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita were installed by [[Brahma Chaitanya]]. Writer and critic [[Kirtinath Kurtakoti]] hailed from the area. | About {{convert|16|km}} from Gadag, the agricultural village is known for the Shri Ugra Narsimha, Dattatreya, Virupakhshalinga and Rama temples. Statues of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita were installed by [[Brahma Chaitanya]]. Writer and critic [[Kirtinath Kurtakoti]] hailed from the area. | ||
;[[Nargund]] | ;[[Nargund]] | ||
Nargund is an over 1000 year old hilltop fort from the times of the [[Rashtrakuta dynasty]]. In 1674, Maratha ruler Chatrapati [[Shivaji]] built a citadel here. It is also known for its role in the [[1857 revolt]] when [[Bhaskar Rao Bhave]], the ruler of Nargund revolted against the British, | Nargund is an over 1000 year old hilltop fort from the times of the [[Rashtrakuta dynasty]]. In 1674, Maratha ruler Chatrapati [[Shivaji]] built a citadel here. It is also known for its role in the [[1857 revolt]] when [[Bhaskar Rao Bhave]], the ruler of Nargund revolted against the British,<ref name="GoK">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/gadag/|title=Gadag|publisher=Government of Karnataka}}</ref> and the 1980s' Peasant movement during Gundu Rao's Chief Ministership of Karnataka and also as the birthplace of senior leader of Jana Sangh [[Jagannathrao Joshi]]. | ||
;Doni Tanda | ;Doni Tanda | ||
About {{convert|24|km}} from Gadag, and known for [[wind power]] generation. | About {{convert|24|km}} from Gadag, and known for [[wind power]] generation. | ||
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==Gadag inscription== | ==Gadag inscription== | ||
* The 'Gadag inscription' | * The 'Gadag inscription'<ref name="maharashtra.gov.in">{{cite web|url= http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/gazeetter_reprint/History-I/chapter_9.pdf|title=Chapter 9. The Calukyas and the Kalacuryas of Kalyani. History – Ancient Period, Chalukya|access-date=10 March 2009}}</ref> of [[Vikramaditya VI]], records that ''Taila took the head of '''Panchala'''''{{Clarify|reason=who or what is that?|date=October 2025}} ''by the terror of the pride of his arm in battle''.{{Vague|reason=what does this even mean?|date=October 2025}} | ||
* The inscription | * The inscription<ref name="maharashtra.gov.in"/> reveals that the battle was fought on the bank of the Godavari & ocean river and a certain Keshava (son of Madhava), fought in the battle and ''won Taila’s admiration''. | ||
* At the command of Sattiga (Satyashraya) in 1006 A.D., a Lenka Keta fell fighting at the battle of '''Unukallu''', probably against the [[Cholas]]. An inscription', | * At the command of Sattiga (Satyashraya) in 1006 A.D., a Lenka Keta fell fighting at the battle of '''Unukallu''', probably against the [[Cholas]]. An inscription',<ref name="maharashtra.gov.in"/> dated in ''Saka 930 (1008 A.D.)'' of the reign of ''Satyashraya'' refers to the siege of the agrahara Kaldugu in the '''Belvola 300''' by ''Desinga'' and the destruction of the forces because of the treachery of king ''Perggade''. | ||
* The inscription | * The inscription<ref name="maharashtra.gov.in"/> of Ballala recounts his victory as "And by force, he, the strong one, defeated with cavalry only, and deprived of his sovereignty, the general Brahmana whose army was strengthened by an array of elephants and who acquired 60 tusked elephants with a single tuskless elephant, when, on account of an insult, he was tearing the royal fortune from the family of the [[Kalachuris of Kalyani]]." | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=3,52,503|13=1911|14=3,31,414|15=1921|16=3,50,355|17=1931|18=3,50,961|19=1941|20=3,93,739|21=1951|22=4,36,914|23=1961|24=5,26,172|25=1971|26=6,22,722|27=1981|28=7,43,345|29=1991|30=8,59,042|31=2001|32=9,71,835|33=2011|34=10,64,570|percentages=pagr|footnote=source: | {{historical populations|11=1901|12=3,52,503|13=1911|14=3,31,414|15=1921|16=3,50,355|17=1931|18=3,50,961|19=1941|20=3,93,739|21=1951|22=4,36,914|23=1961|24=5,26,172|25=1971|26=6,22,722|27=1981|28=7,43,345|29=1991|30=8,59,042|31=2001|32=9,71,835|33=2011|34=10,64,570|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html |title=Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901 |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref>|align=center}} | ||
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] the district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,064,570. | According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] the district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,064,570.<ref name=districtcensus>{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Gadag |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/610/download/2088/DH_2011_2907_PART_A_DCHB_GADAG.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> This ranks it 426th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert|229|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] from 2001 to 2011 was 9.61 percent.<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a [[sex ratio]] of 978 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 75.18 percent. 35.63% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.36% and 5.79% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/> | ||
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|title = Religion in Gadag district (2011) | |title = Religion in Gadag district (2011)<ref name="religion"/> | ||
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Hindus are in majority in the district with 85.27% of the population. Muslims are second with 13.50% of the population. There is still a sizeable population of Jains in the district, around 6,000, which are the third largest religion. | Hindus are in majority in the district with 85.27% of the population. Muslims are second with 13.50% of the population. There is still a sizeable population of Jains in the district, around 6,000, which are the third largest religion.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Karnataka |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11378/download/14491/DDW29C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | ||
{{Pie chart | {{Pie chart | ||
|caption = Languages in Gadag district (2011) | |caption = Languages in Gadag district (2011)<ref name="languages"/> | ||
|label1 = [[Kannada]] |value1 = 85.32 |color1 = darkslateblue | |label1 = [[Kannada]] |value1 = 85.32 |color1 = darkslateblue | ||
|label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 8.37 |color2 = green | |label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 8.37 |color2 = green | ||
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[[Kannada]] is the main language of the district and is spoken by 85.32% of the population. [[Urdu]] is the second-largest language and is spoken by 8.37%, mainly in urban areas. [[Lambadi]] is spoken by 3.06% of the population. | [[Kannada]] is the main language of the district and is spoken by 85.32% of the population. [[Urdu]] is the second-largest language and is spoken by 8.37%, mainly in urban areas. [[Lambadi]] is spoken by 3.06% of the population.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Karnataka |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10208/download/13320/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2900.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | ||
==Wildlife Sanctuary== | ==Wildlife Sanctuary== | ||
The [[Magadi Bird Sanctuary]], | The [[Magadi Bird Sanctuary]],<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/biodiversity/sahyadri_enews/newsletter/issue11/hotspot/fish/Magadi%20Tank.htm | |url=http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/biodiversity/sahyadri_enews/newsletter/issue11/hotspot/fish/Magadi%20Tank.htm | ||
|title=Magadi tank, Biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka | |title=Magadi tank, Biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka | ||
|publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy | |publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy | ||
|access-date=25 November 2008 | |access-date=25 November 2008 | ||
}} | }}</ref> created at the Magadi reservoir, is {{convert|26|km}} from Gadag on the Gadag-Bangalore Road, {{convert|8|km}} from Shirhatti and {{convert|11|km}} from Lakshmeshwar. It is known for migratory species such as the [[bar-headed goose]], which feed on fish and agricultural crops. | ||
[[Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary]] is another wildlife sanctuary in the district. It was formed in 2019. | [[Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary]] is another wildlife sanctuary in the district. It was formed in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/may/17/kappatagudda-forest-is-now-a-wildlife--sanctuary-1978408.html |title=Kappatagudda forest is now a wildlife sanctuary |work=The New Indian Express |date=17 May 2019 |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Cooperative movement== | ==Cooperative movement== | ||
The first [[cooperative]] in India was founded over 100 years ago in [[Kanaginahal]], | The first [[cooperative]] in India was founded over 100 years ago in [[Kanaginahal]],<ref>{{cite news | ||
|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/13/stories/2009041359720600.htm | |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/13/stories/2009041359720600.htm | ||
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402090928/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/13/stories/2009041359720600.htm | |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402090928/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/13/stories/2009041359720600.htm | ||
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}} | }}</ref> and K. H. Patil aided in its modernisation. | ||
&nbsp;{{anchor|Wind power generation}} Education Institutions | &nbsp;{{anchor|Wind power generation}} Education Institutions | ||
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=={{anchor|Wind power generation}}Wind-power generation== | =={{anchor|Wind power generation}}Wind-power generation== | ||
The district generates wind power | The district generates wind power<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadag.nic.in/|title=About Gadag|website=gadag.nic.in|access-date=13 April 2009}}</ref> at Kappatagudda, Binkadakatti, Hulkoti, Kurtkoti, Beladhadi, Kalasapur, Mallasamudra, Mulgund, Kanaginahal, Harlapur, Halligudi, Abbigeri and [[Gajendragad]]. | ||
=={{anchor|Famous personalities|Hindustani musician|Others}} Notable people== | =={{anchor|Famous personalities|Hindustani musician|Others}} Notable people== | ||
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Gadag district | |
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     Clockwise from top-left: Brahma Jinalaya at Lakkundi, Trikuteshwara temple, Someshwara temple in Lakshmeswar, Magadi Bird Sanctuary, Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal | |
| Nickname: The City of Publication | |
| Coordinates: 15°24′N 75°45′E / 15.4°N 75.75°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Karnataka |
| Division | Belagavi |
| Headquarters | Gadag-Betageri |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | C. N. SREEDHARA. IAS (IAS) |
| Area † | |
| • Total | 4,656 km2 (1,798 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)† | |
| • Total | 1,064,570 |
| • Density | 209/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gadagian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 08372XXXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | KA-26 |
| Sex ratio | .969 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 64% |
| Climate | Tropical wet and dry (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 631 millimetres (24.8 in) |
| Website | gadag |
Gadag district is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was formed on 24 August 1997, when it was split from Dharwad district.[1] As of 2011, it had a population of 1064570 (of which 35.21 percent was urban). The overall population increased by 13.14 percent from 1991 to 2001. Gadag district borders Bagalkot district on the north, Koppal district on the east, Vijayanagara district on the southeast, Haveri district on the southwest, Dharwad district on the west and Belgaum District on the northwest. It is famous for the many monuments (primarily Jain and Hindu temples) from the Western Chalukya Empire. It has seven talukas: Gadag, Gajendragad, Ron, Shirhatti, Nargund, Lakshmeshwar and Mundargi.Major Rivers Flowing through Gadag are Tugabhadra Malaprabha and Major Hills like gajendragada hills, Naragunda hills and evergreen Kappatagudda HilLa
Historical sites[edit | edit source]
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The town has 11th and 12th century monuments. The temple of Veera Narayana and the Trikuteshwara complex are sites of religious and historic importance. One of the two main Jain temples is dedicated to Mahavira. Trikuteshwara temple complex: The Trikuteshwara temple was built by the early Chalukyas between the sixth and the eighth centuries, exemplifying Chalukya architecture. The temple is dedicated to Saraswati. Veeranarayana Temple: The temple, believed to have been built during the 11th century, attracts many devotees.
Lakshmeshwara is in Shirahatti taluka and is known for its Hindu & Jain temples and mosques. The Someshwara temple complex has a number of temples to Shiva in its fort-like compound.
Chalukya monuments include the Jodi Gopura and twin towered Mallikarjuna temple and large Ganesha and Nandi statues.[2]
Known for the co-operative movement in Karnataka, Hulkoti got a score of 90% for providing clean water for drinking, good roads, having 82.23% literacy and a good drainage system.
About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Gadag, Lakkundi was the residence of the Chalukyan kings. It is known for its 101 stepwells (known as kalyani or pushkarni) and its Hindu & Jain temples. A sculpture gallery is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Dambal is known for its 12th-century Chalukya Doddabasappa Temple.
This is the biggest city after Gadag in Gadag district. Gajendragad is known for its hill fort and Kalakaleshwara temple, Nagavi, the famous Yellammadevi temple and a hill-view choultry under construction. It is 55 km from Gadag and is a politically rich village.
Harti has a number of Hindu temples. The Shri Basaveshwara Temple has an annual festival featuring a procession. Other temples, such as the Parvati Parameshwara temple (Uma Maheshwara Temple), have stone carvings from the Chalukya period.
About 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Gadag, the agricultural village is also known for its Someswar and Durgadevi temples. Chamarasa, author of the Prabhulingaleele, was born nearby.
Home to the largest Jain temple built by the Rastrakuta dynasty.[3]
About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Gadag, the village is known for old temples.
Belavanaki is about 33 km from Gadag. The village is known for the statue of Veerabhadra which is considered to be best sculpture of its kind in recent times. Earlier, the village was part of Belavalanaadu-300 or Belvola-300 therefore from that its name was derived. It is also the Birthplace of well known social activist S. R. Hiremath.
Ron's historic monuments include Anantsayee Gudi, Isvara Gudi, Isvara Temple, Kala Gudi, Lokanatha Temple, Mallikarjuna Gudi, Parsvanath Jain temple and the Somlingesvara temple.
About 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Gadag, the agricultural village is known for the Shri Ugra Narsimha, Dattatreya, Virupakhshalinga and Rama temples. Statues of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita were installed by Brahma Chaitanya. Writer and critic Kirtinath Kurtakoti hailed from the area.
Nargund is an over 1000 year old hilltop fort from the times of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. In 1674, Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji built a citadel here. It is also known for its role in the 1857 revolt when Bhaskar Rao Bhave, the ruler of Nargund revolted against the British,[2] and the 1980s' Peasant movement during Gundu Rao's Chief Ministership of Karnataka and also as the birthplace of senior leader of Jana Sangh Jagannathrao Joshi.
- Doni Tanda
About 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Gadag, and known for wind power generation.
- Beladhadi
About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Gadag, and known for its Shri Rama Temple and statues of Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita
- Antur Bentur
About 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Gadag, the agricultural village is known for the Shri Jagadguru Budimahaswamigala Sanstan math Antur Bentur – Hosalli. The matha is cared for by both Muslims and Hindus.
Gadag inscription[edit | edit source]
- The 'Gadag inscription'[4] of Vikramaditya VI, records that Taila took the head of Panchala[clarification needed] by the terror of the pride of his arm in battle.[vague]
- The inscription[4] reveals that the battle was fought on the bank of the Godavari & ocean river and a certain Keshava (son of Madhava), fought in the battle and won Taila’s admiration.
- At the command of Sattiga (Satyashraya) in 1006 A.D., a Lenka Keta fell fighting at the battle of Unukallu, probably against the Cholas. An inscription',[4] dated in Saka 930 (1008 A.D.) of the reign of Satyashraya refers to the siege of the agrahara Kaldugu in the Belvola 300 by Desinga and the destruction of the forces because of the treachery of king Perggade.
- The inscription[4] of Ballala recounts his victory as "And by force, he, the strong one, defeated with cavalry only, and deprived of his sovereignty, the general Brahmana whose army was strengthened by an array of elephants and who acquired 60 tusked elephants with a single tuskless elephant, when, on account of an insult, he was tearing the royal fortune from the family of the Kalachuris of Kalyani."
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 352,503 | — |
| 1911 | 331,414 | −0.62% |
| 1921 | 350,355 | +0.56% |
| 1931 | 350,961 | +0.02% |
| 1941 | 393,739 | +1.16% |
| 1951 | 436,914 | +1.05% |
| 1961 | 526,172 | +1.88% |
| 1971 | 622,722 | +1.70% |
| 1981 | 743,345 | +1.79% |
| 1991 | 859,042 | +1.46% |
| 2001 | 971,835 | +1.24% |
| 2011 | 1,064,570 | +0.92% |
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According to the 2011 census the district has a population of 1,064,570.[6] This ranks it 426th in India (out of a total of 640).[6] The district has a population density of 229 inhabitants per square kilometre (590/sq mi).[6] Its population growth rate from 2001 to 2011 was 9.61 percent.[6] The district has a sex ratio of 978 females for every 1000 males[6] and a literacy rate of 75.18 percent. 35.63% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.36% and 5.79% of the population respectively.[6]
Hindus are in majority in the district with 85.27% of the population. Muslims are second with 13.50% of the population. There is still a sizeable population of Jains in the district, around 6,000, which are the third largest religion.[7]
Kannada is the main language of the district and is spoken by 85.32% of the population. Urdu is the second-largest language and is spoken by 8.37%, mainly in urban areas. Lambadi is spoken by 3.06% of the population.[8]
Wildlife Sanctuary[edit | edit source]
The Magadi Bird Sanctuary,[9] created at the Magadi reservoir, is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Gadag on the Gadag-Bangalore Road, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Shirhatti and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Lakshmeshwar. It is known for migratory species such as the bar-headed goose, which feed on fish and agricultural crops.
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is another wildlife sanctuary in the district. It was formed in 2019.[10]
Cooperative movement[edit | edit source]
The first cooperative in India was founded over 100 years ago in Kanaginahal,[11] and K. H. Patil aided in its modernisation.
Education Institutions
- Gadag Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gadag. - (Now changed to K. H. Patil Institute of medical sciences )
- Karnataka State Rural Development And Panchayat Raj University, Nagavi - Gadag.
- Jagaduguru TontadaryaCollege Of Engineering, Gadag.
- Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti - Gadag.
- Government Engineering College, Nargund.
- Karnataka University PG Centre, Gadag.
- KLE's J T College, Gadag.
- KLE's S A Manvi Law College, Gadag.
- KSS College, Gadag.
- Govt PU College, Gadag.
Wind-power generation[edit | edit source]
The district generates wind power[12] at Kappatagudda, Binkadakatti, Hulkoti, Kurtkoti, Beladhadi, Kalasapur, Mallasamudra, Mulgund, Kanaginahal, Harlapur, Halligudi, Abbigeri and Gajendragad.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Kumara Vyasa – 15th century Kannada poet, known for his epic Karnata Bharata Kathamanjari, was born in Koliwada
- Chamarasa – 15th century Kannada poet, known for his epic Prabhulingaleele
- Panchakshara Gawai
- Bhimsen Joshi – Hindustani singer, was born in Ron
- Puttaraj Gawai
- Sunil Joshi (cricketer)
- Jagannathrao Joshi
- Chennaveera Kanavi
- Aluru Venkata Rao
- Durgasimha ( Author of The Panchatantra Tales )
- Fakkirappa Annappa Mulgund - Freedom Fighter and Noted Gandhian
- Andanappa Doddameti - Freedom fighter
- Mundaragi Bheemaraya - Freedom fighter
- Bhaskar Rao Bhave ( Also known as Babasaheb Bhave) - Freedom fighter
- Venkusa Bhandage ( Freedom fighter)
- Siddanagouda S Patil ( Founder of Asia's first Co Operative Society )
- Vilas Neelagund (International Sprint Runner - Mulgund)
- Husensab Dhalayat (International Marathoner - Mulgund)
See also[edit | edit source]
- Tourism in North Karnataka
- Lakkundi
- Sudi
- Lakshmeshwara
- Gajendragad
- Dambal
- Doddabasappa Temple
- Naregal, Gadag
- Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)
- Itagi Bhimambika
- Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "History | Gadag District, Government of Karnataka | India". Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Gadag". Government of Karnataka.
- ↑ "Jain monuments in North Karnataka". Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy. Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Chapter 9. The Calukyas and the Kalacuryas of Kalyani. History – Ancient Period, Chalukya" (PDF). Retrieved 10 March 2009.
- ↑ "Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "District Census Handbook: Gadag" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Karnataka". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Karnataka". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "Magadi tank, Biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka". Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ "Kappatagudda forest is now a wildlife sanctuary". The New Indian Express. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ "Co-op. movement took its birth here". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2 April 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
- ↑ "About Gadag". gadag.nic.in. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
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