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{{About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Belagavi District}} | {{About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Belagavi District|the country|Belgium}} | ||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Belgaum | | name = Belgaum | ||
| official_name = Belagavi | | official_name = Belagavi | ||
| other_name = Belgaon<ref name="Belgaon"/> | | other_name = Belgaon<ref name="Belgaon"/> | ||
| settlement_type = [[City | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
| image_skyline = {{Photomontage | | image_skyline = {{Photomontage | ||
| photo1a = Kittur Chenamma.jpg | | photo1a = Kittur Chenamma.jpg | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = | | pushpin_map_caption = | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|15|51|N|74|30|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|15|51|N|74|30|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | ||
| subdivision_name = | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
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| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = District Administration | | government_type = District Administration | ||
| governing_body = [[Belgaum City Corporation]] | | governing_body = [[Belagavi Mahanagara Palike|Belgaum City Corporation]] | ||
| leader_title = | | leader_title = [[Deputy Commissioner]] | ||
| leader_name = K Harish Kumar<ref>{{cite news |title=New DC for Belagavi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/new-dc-for-belagavi/article34132058.ece |access-date=22 March 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=22 March 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | | leader_name = K Harish Kumar<ref>{{cite news |title=New DC for Belagavi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/new-dc-for-belagavi/article34132058.ece |access-date=22 March 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=22 March 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
| leader_title2 = Member of Parliament | | leader_title2 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] | ||
| leader_name2 = Mangala Angadi<ref>{{cite news | | leader_name2 = Mangala Angadi<ref>{{cite news | ||
|title=New MP for Belgaum Lok Sabha Constituency | |title=New MP for Belgaum Lok Sabha Constituency | ||
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</ref> | </ref> | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes =<ref name="Belgaum city summary">{{cite web|url=http://www.belgaumcity.gov.in |title=city/town summary |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929123745/http://www.belgaumcity.gov.in/ |archive-date=29 September 2006}}</ref> | | area_footnotes = <ref name="Belgaum city summary">{{cite web|url=http://www.belgaumcity.gov.in |title=city/town summary |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929123745/http://www.belgaumcity.gov.in/ |archive-date=29 September 2006}}</ref> | ||
| area_total_km2 = 94 | | area_total_km2 = 94 | ||
| area_rank = 4 | | area_rank = 4 | ||
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| population_total = 488,292 | | population_total = 488,292 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_footnotes =<ref name="census2011_provisional">{{cite web|title=Cities ohaving population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Government of India}}</ref> | | population_footnotes = <ref name="census2011_provisional">{{cite web|title=Cities ohaving population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Government of India}}</ref> | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_metro = 610,350 | | population_metro = 610,350 | ||
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| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title2 = | | demographics1_title2 = Other | ||
Other | |||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|ST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|ST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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| leader_name4 = Madhushri Pujari<ref name="toi-mayor"/> | | leader_name4 = Madhushri Pujari<ref name="toi-mayor"/> | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]<ref name="langoff">{{cite web|title=52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India |url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|website=nclm.nic.in|publisher=[[Ministry of Minority Affairs]]|access-date=14 January 2019|page=108|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|archive-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> | | demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]<ref name="langoff">{{cite web|title=52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India |url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|website=nclm.nic.in|publisher=[[Ministry of Minority Affairs]]|access-date=14 January 2019|page=108|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|archive-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> | ||
| demographics1_info2 | | demographics1_info2 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
[[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Belgaum''' ([[ | '''Belgaum''' ([[ISO 15919|ISO]]: ''Bēḷagāma''; also '''Belgaon'''<ref name="Belgaon">{{cite book |last= Malleson |first=Colonel |author-link= |date= 31 January 2021 |title= KAYE and MALLESONS HISTORY OF INDIAN MUTINY |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=5ysKAQAAIAAJ&q=Belgaon+history&pg=PA22|location= [[London]] |publisher=William Clowes and Sons|page=22|isbn=}}</ref> and officially known as '''Belagavi''')<ref>{{cite web|title = Official Website of Belgaum District|url = http://www.belgaum.nic.in/|website = www.belgaum.nic.in|access-date = 28 June 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150630210052/http://www.belgaum.nic.in/|archive-date = 30 June 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/Belgavi Belgavi], Encyclopædia Britannica</ref> is a city in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]] located in its northern part along the [[Western Ghat]]s. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous [[Belgaum division]] and [[Belgaum district]]. The [[Government of Karnataka]] has proposed making Belgaum the second capital of Karnataka, hence a second state administrative building [[Suvarna Vidhana Soudha]] was inaugurated on 11 October 2012.<ref name="Belgaum to be declared second capital of Karnataka">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-13/bangalore/28142614_1_suvarna-vidhana-soudha-belgaum-legislature-session |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015042825/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-13/bangalore/28142614_1_suvarna-vidhana-soudha-belgaum-legislature-session |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2012 |title=Decision on second capital status for Belgaum soon |date=13 August 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 July 2011}}</ref> | ||
Belgaum has been selected in first phase out of 20 cities, as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a [[smart city]] under [[Narendra Modi|PM Narendra Modi's]] flagship [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/why-only-98-cities-instead-of-100-announced-all-questions-answered-about-smart-cities-project-2410576.html |title=Only 98 cities instead of 100 announced: All questions answered about the smart cities project |website=Firstpost |date=28 August 2015}}</ref> | Belgaum has been selected in first phase out of 20 cities, as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a [[smart city]] under [[Narendra Modi|PM Narendra Modi's]] flagship [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/why-only-98-cities-instead-of-100-announced-all-questions-answered-about-smart-cities-project-2410576.html |title=Only 98 cities instead of 100 announced: All questions answered about the smart cities project |website=Firstpost |date=28 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
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Belgaum became a part of the [[Yadava dynasty]] kingdom (Sevunas) in early 13th century. An inscription from 1261 of King Krishna belonging to the Yadava dynasty attests to this. The region was invaded by [[Khalji dynasty]] of [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 14th century. Shortly thereafter, the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] was founded, and Belgaum came under the rule of Vijayanagara. In 1474, the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] conquered Belgaum with an army led by Mahamood Gawan.<ref name=cexise1>{{cite web |url=http://www.centralexcisebelgaum.kar.nic.in/belgaum.htm |title=History of Belgaum |publisher=Central Excise Belgaum |access-date=17 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310035121/http://www.centralexcisebelgaum.kar.nic.in/belgaum.htm |archive-date=10 March 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | Belgaum became a part of the [[Yadava dynasty]] kingdom (Sevunas) in early 13th century. An inscription from 1261 of King Krishna belonging to the Yadava dynasty attests to this. The region was invaded by [[Khalji dynasty]] of [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 14th century. Shortly thereafter, the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] was founded, and Belgaum came under the rule of Vijayanagara. In 1474, the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] conquered Belgaum with an army led by Mahamood Gawan.<ref name=cexise1>{{cite web |url=http://www.centralexcisebelgaum.kar.nic.in/belgaum.htm |title=History of Belgaum |publisher=Central Excise Belgaum |access-date=17 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310035121/http://www.centralexcisebelgaum.kar.nic.in/belgaum.htm |archive-date=10 March 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Gandhi at the Belgaum Congress 1924.jpg|thumb|left|Mahatma | [[File:Gandhi at the Belgaum Congress 1924.jpg|thumb|left|[[Mahatma Gandhi]] at the Belgaum Congress 1924]] | ||
The Belgaum fort was strengthened by the Adil Shah dynasty Sultans and they built the Safa Mosque. A Persian inscription states that the mosque was built by Asad Khan, a Bijapur Commander. In 1518, the Bahamani sultanate splintered into five small states and Belgaum became part of the [[Bijapur Sultanate]]. The Adilshahis extended their control to the port of Goa, but retreated after the arrival and wars with the Portuguese. In 1686, the Mughal emperor [[Aurangzeb]] overthrew the Bijapur sultanate and Belgaum passed nominally to the Mughals, who called it "Azamnagar".<ref name=cexise1/> However, the Mughal empire control collapsed after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. The [[Maratha]] confederacy took control of the area during the rule of the [[Peshwa]]s. In 1776, the region was overrun by [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]] after Hyder Ali's coup in the [[Kingdom of Mysore]]. The Peshwa regained Belgaum, after Tipu Sultan was defeated by the British forces. In 1818, the [[East India Company|British]] annexed Belgaum and the region in the control of the Peshwa. [[Kitturu Chennamma]] (1778–1829) was the queen of the princely state of Kittur in [[Karnataka]] and in 1824 she led an unsuccessful armed rebellion against the British in response to the [[Doctrine of lapse]]. | The Belgaum fort was strengthened by the Adil Shah dynasty Sultans and they built the Safa Mosque. A Persian inscription states that the mosque was built by Asad Khan, a Bijapur Commander. In 1518, the Bahamani sultanate splintered into five small states and Belgaum became part of the [[Bijapur Sultanate]]. The Adilshahis extended their control to the port of Goa, but retreated after the arrival and wars with the Portuguese. In 1686, the Mughal emperor [[Aurangzeb]] overthrew the Bijapur sultanate and Belgaum passed nominally to the Mughals, who called it "Azamnagar".<ref name=cexise1/> However, the Mughal empire control collapsed after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. The [[Maratha]] confederacy took control of the area during the rule of the [[Peshwa]]s. In 1776, the region was overrun by [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]] after Hyder Ali's coup in the [[Kingdom of Mysore]]. The Peshwa regained Belgaum, after Tipu Sultan was defeated by the British forces. In 1818, the [[East India Company|British]] annexed Belgaum and the region in the control of the Peshwa. [[Kitturu Chennamma]] (1778–1829) was the queen of the princely state of Kittur in [[Karnataka]] and in 1824 she led an unsuccessful armed rebellion against the British in response to the [[Doctrine of lapse]]. | ||
Belgaum was chosen as the venue of the 39th session of the [[Indian National Congress]] in December 1924 under the presidency of Mahatma | Belgaum was chosen as the venue of the 39th session of the [[Indian National Congress]] in December 1924 under the presidency of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. The city served as a major military installation for the [[British Raj]], primarily due to its proximity to [[Goa]], which was then a Portuguese territory. Once the British left India, the Indian government continued and still continues to have armed forces installations in Belgaum. In 1961, the Indian government, under Prime Minister [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], used forces from Belgaum to end [[Portugal|Portuguese]] rule of [[Goa]]. | ||
When India became independent in 1947, Belgaum and its district were part of [[Bombay State]]. In 1956, the Indian states were reorganised along linguistic lines by the [[States Reorganisation Act]] and Belgaum District (except [[Chandgad]] Taluk) was transferred to [[Mysore State]], which was renamed [[Karnataka]] in 1972. | When India became independent in 1947, Belgaum and its district were part of [[Bombay State]]. In 1956, the Indian states were reorganised along linguistic lines by the [[States Reorganisation Act]] and Belgaum District (except [[Chandgad]] Taluk) was transferred to [[Mysore State]], which was renamed [[Karnataka]] in 1972. | ||
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== City names == | == City names == | ||
On 1 November 2014, the city's name was changed from Belgaum to Belagavi by the Karnataka government, with approval of the [[central government of India]] along with 12 other cities.<ref>{{cite news|title=It'll be 'Bengaluru' from 1 Nov|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct82006/index2044162006107.asp|access-date=4 January 2011|date=8 October 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406020325/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct82006/index2044162006107.asp|archive-date=6 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=New City|first1=Names to Karnatka|title=New name for cities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/from-bangalore-to-bengaluru/article6553314.ece|access-date=1 November 2014|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Belgaum is known as Belgaon in Maharashtra and amongst [[Marathi people]]. | On 1 November 2014, the city's name was changed from Belgaum to Belagavi by the Karnataka government, with approval of the [[central government of India]] along with 12 other cities.<ref>{{cite news|title=It'll be 'Bengaluru' from 1 Nov|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct82006/index2044162006107.asp|access-date=4 January 2011|date=8 October 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406020325/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct82006/index2044162006107.asp|archive-date=6 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=New City|first1=Names to Karnatka|title=New name for cities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/from-bangalore-to-bengaluru/article6553314.ece|access-date=1 November 2014|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Belgaum is known as Belgaon (IPA: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[beːɭɡaːʋ]]]) in Maharashtra and amongst [[Marathi people]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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|title =Provision Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | |title =Provision Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | ||
|access-date =15 December 2011 | |access-date =15 December 2011 | ||
|publisher =Census Commission of India}}</ref><!--This ref is for Belgaum district<ref name="census india">[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/karnataka/4-population-8-19.pdf]</ref> --> Males constitute 51% (309,689) of the population and females 49% (300,500). Belgaum has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 65%; of those literate, 54% are males and 46% are females. Eleven percent of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name="Census of India">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 Census of India]</ref> The local languages spoken in this city are [[Kannada]] and [[Marathi language]] and official language is [[Kannada]]. There are also minority number of [[Urdu]], [[Konkani]] speakers. Hindi and English is | |publisher =Census Commission of India}}</ref><!--This ref is for Belgaum district<ref name="census india">[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/karnataka/4-population-8-19.pdf]</ref> --> Males constitute 51% (309,689) of the population and females 49% (300,500). Belgaum has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 65%; of those literate, 54% are males and 46% are females. Eleven percent of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name="Census of India">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 Census of India]</ref> | ||
===Languages=== | |||
{{Pie chart | |||
| thumb = right | caption = '''Languages in Belgaum taluk'''(2011)<ref name="Language">{{cite web |title=Census of India - Language |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html |website= censusindia.gov.in |access-date= 23 January 2021}}</ref> | |||
|label1 = [[Kannada language|Kannada]] | |||
|value1 = 40 | |||
|color1 = Blue | |||
|label2 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | |||
|value2 = 38.8 | |||
|color2 = Orange | |||
|label3 = [[Urdu language|Urdu]] | |||
|value3 = 13.7 | |||
|color3 = Green | |||
|label4 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | |||
|value4 = 3 | |||
|color4 = Brown | |||
|label5 = Others | |||
|value5 = 4.5 | |||
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The local languages spoken in this city are [[Kannada]] and [[Marathi language]] and official language is [[Kannada]]. There are also minority number of [[Urdu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Konkani]] speakers. Hindi and English is understood by the people of the city.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}} | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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The [[Belgaum border dispute]] is a dispute involving the Indian states of [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]]. Belgaum, currently a part of Karnataka and earlier the erstwhile [[Bombay Presidency]], is claimed by Maharashtra on linguistic grounds. | The [[Belgaum border dispute]] is a dispute involving the Indian states of [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]]. Belgaum, currently a part of Karnataka and earlier the erstwhile [[Bombay Presidency]], is claimed by Maharashtra on linguistic grounds. | ||
On 11 November 2005, Karnataka Rakshna Vedike (KRV) activists daubed Belgaum Mayor Vijay More's face with black paint (and later surrendered to the police)<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/13/stories/2005111316210300.htm | title=Ten Vedike Members Surrender | date=13 November 2005 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=24 January 2019 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> in the wake of Belgaum City Corporation (BCC) passing a resolution<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/27/stories/2005112704240500.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2005 | On 11 November 2005, Karnataka Rakshna Vedike (KRV) activists daubed Belgaum Mayor Vijay More's face with black paint (and later surrendered to the police)<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/13/stories/2005111316210300.htm | title=Ten Vedike Members Surrender | date=13 November 2005 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=24 January 2019 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> in the wake of Belgaum City Corporation (BCC) passing a resolution<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/27/stories/2005112704240500.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 November 2005|title=Karnataka / Belgaum News : Supersession of BCC came as no surprise}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/17/stories/2005111719950100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120043640/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/17/stories/2005111719950100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 January 2016|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 November 2005|title=Front Page : Belgaum corporation: decision today}}</ref> to include the district of Belgaum into [[Maharashtra]], a neighbouring state. Upon his return to Belgaum, Vijay More was served with several show-cause notices by the Government of Karnataka and later dissolved the council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30207658.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912201954/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2225/stories/20051216007912400.htm|url-status=dead|title=A dispute revived|first=RAVI|last=SHARMA|archive-date=12 September 2012|website=Frontline}}</ref> | ||
Following this incident, in the following year's election, Prashanta Budavi, wife of KRV (Karnataka Rakshana Vedike) City President Shantinath Budavi was appointed as mayor of the Belgaum City Corporation. Maharashtra has asked to bring 865 disputed villages including Belgaum under centre's rule until [[Supreme court]]'s final verdict. N.D. Patil, head of legal-committee appointed by Maharashtra government said that Karnataka is intensifying the problem. He added that Marathi people of border region are not able to live with honour and dignity under Karnataka's rule pointing out to the 'unconstitutional' dissolution of Belgaum city corporation and manhandling of Belgaum mayor by Kannada activists at [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1324999.cms |title=Bring border region under centre's rule until problem is solved |access-date=29 October 2006 |date=9 December 2005|work=Maharashtra Times|language=mr }}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}</ref> | Following this incident, in the following year's election, Prashanta Budavi, wife of KRV (Karnataka Rakshana Vedike) City President Shantinath Budavi was appointed as mayor of the Belgaum City Corporation. Maharashtra has asked to bring 865 disputed villages including Belgaum under centre's rule until [[Supreme court]]'s final verdict. N.D. Patil, head of legal-committee appointed by Maharashtra government said that Karnataka is intensifying the problem. He added that Marathi people of border region are not able to live with honour and dignity under Karnataka's rule pointing out to the 'unconstitutional' dissolution of Belgaum city corporation and manhandling of Belgaum mayor by Kannada activists at [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1324999.cms |title=Bring border region under centre's rule until problem is solved |access-date=29 October 2006 |date=9 December 2005|work=Maharashtra Times|language=mr }}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}</ref> | ||
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== Newspapers == | == Newspapers == | ||
Newspapers include ''[[Vijaya Karnataka]]'', ''[[Vijayavani|Vijay Vani]]'', ''[[Kannada Prabha]]'', ''[[Samyukta Karnataka]]'', ''[[Prajavani]]'', and ''Kannadamma'' in [[Kannada]]; ''[[The Times of India]]'' and ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' in ''English'', and ''[[Tarun Bharat]] | Newspapers include ''[[Vijaya Karnataka]]'', ''[[Vijayavani|Vijay Vani]]'', ''[[Kannada Prabha]]'', ''[[Samyukta Karnataka]]'', ''[[Prajavani]]'', and ''Kannadamma'' in [[Kannada]]; ''[[The Times of India]]'' and ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' in ''English'', and ''[[Tarun Bharat]]'',''[[Sakaal]]'', ''[[Pudhari]]'' in [[Marathi language|Marathi]].{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} | ||
==Cuisine== | ==Cuisine== | ||
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===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Belagavi Airport.jpg |thumb|[[Belgaum Airport ]]]] | ||
The city is served by [[Belgaum Airport]] at Sambra, which is the oldest airport in [[North Karnataka]] and lies {{convert|10|km}} from the city on [[State Highway 20 (Karnataka)|State Highway 20]]. Belgaum airport is included in UDAN 3 scheme. [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]], [[Spice Jet]], [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]], [[IndiGo]] and [[TruJet]] have flights to [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Mysore]], [[Kadapa]], [[Tirupati]], [[Surat]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Indore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Kolhapur]], [[Nashik]] and [[Chennai]]. Flight connectivity to [[Jodhpur]] will be soon started by [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]] in the future days.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}} | The city is served by [[Belgaum Airport]] at Sambra, which is the oldest airport in [[North Karnataka]] and lies {{convert|10|km}} from the city on [[State Highway 20 (Karnataka)|State Highway 20]]. Belgaum airport is included in UDAN 3 scheme. [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]], [[Spice Jet]], [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]], [[IndiGo]] and [[TruJet]] have flights to [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Mysore]], [[Kadapa]], [[Tirupati]], [[Surat]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Indore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Kolhapur]], [[Nashik]] and [[Chennai]]. Flight connectivity to [[Jodhpur]] will be soon started by [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]] in the future days.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}} | ||
===Rail=== | ===Rail=== | ||
[[File:Belgaum Railway Station - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Belgaum railway station]]]] | |||
[[Belgaum railway station]] is on the [[Indian Railways]] grid, being part of the South Western railways, and is well connected by rail to major destinations. | [[Belgaum railway station]] is on the [[Indian Railways]] grid, being part of the South Western railways, and is well connected by rail to major destinations. | ||
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==Industry== | ==Industry== | ||
The city's humble industrial growth begin when an entrepreneur named | The city's humble industrial growth begin when an entrepreneur named Babu Rao Pusalkar set up a small unit in city over a century ago and that transformed Belagavi city into foundry and hydraulics base.<ref name=thehindubusinessline>{{cite news |last1=URS |first1=ANIL |title=Belagavi: A city on the frontlines reinvents itself |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/belagavi-a-city-on-the-frontlines-reinvents-itself/article8310110.ece |access-date=14 December 2019 |work=@businessline |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
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* [[Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule]], India's first Olympic marathon runner | * [[Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule]], India's first Olympic marathon runner | ||
* [[Raosaheb Gogte]], industrialist of the [[Gogte Group]]. Namesake of the [[Gogte Institute of Technology]],Gogte College of Commerce and Science, and the Gogte Circle in Belgaum. | |||
* [[Atul Kulkarni]], actor | * [[Atul Kulkarni]], actor | ||
* [[Raai Laxmi]], actor | * [[Raai Laxmi]], actor | ||
* [[Ronit More]], Indian Cricket Player | * [[Ronit More]], Indian Cricket Player | ||
* [[Bandu Patil]], Indian hockey player | * [[Bandu Patil]], Indian hockey player | ||
* [[Alice Maude Sorabji Pennell]], | * [[Alice Maude Sorabji Pennell]], Doctor and writer | ||
* [[Charan Raj]], actor | * [[Charan Raj]], actor | ||
* [[Pavani Reddy]],actor | |||
* [[Cornelia Sorabji]], lawyer and writer. Notably the first woman to practice law in India and Britain. | * [[Cornelia Sorabji]], lawyer and writer. Notably the first woman to practice law in India and Britain. | ||
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[[Category:Tourism in Karnataka]] | [[Category:Tourism in Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Former capital cities in India]] | [[Category:Former capital cities in India]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in | [[Category:Cities and towns in Belagavi district]] | ||
[[Category:Smart cities in India]] | [[Category:Smart cities in India]] | ||