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BELGAUM: District
head quarters and a town with rich heritage. It was later developed by
the British. It has a fort.
NANDAGAD: It has a
Trikutachala temple of later Chalukyan style. The pillars of the
Navaranga, the engravings and the geometrical designs are attractive.
NAVILUTIRTHA: An
enchanting place located amidst panoramic hills. It is a quite picnic
spot. The Renuka Sagar Dam across the river Malaprabha is an added
attraction.
GODACHINA MALKI FALLS:
It is a fine picnic spot located towards west of Gokak - Konnur road in
a deep green valley.
KUDCHI: A famous
centre for Dargha of Sheik Mohammed Sirajjuddin. It is the birth place
of Allauddin, the founder of Bahamani kingdom.
SOGALA: Picnic and
pilgrim centre.
SAUNDATTI: Famous
for the Renuka Yellamma shrine.
YOGIKOLLA: Pilgrim
centre.
KITTUR: A historic
place, has a fort.
BAILHONGAL: Samadhi
of Kittur Rani Chennamma.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Area: |
13,415
Sq. Km |
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Head Quarters: |
Belgaum |
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Population: |
42,07,264, Male:
21,47,746 Female: 20,59,518
Density Per Sq. Km:
314 |
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Taluks: |
10
- Belgaum, Athani, Raibagh, Savadathi, Bailahongal, Khanapur,
Ramadurg, Gokak, Hukkeri and Chikkodi. |
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Hoblis: |
35 |
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Revenue Division: |
Belgaum |
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Rivers: |
Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Krishna and Mahadayi. |
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Crops: |
Cotton, Sugarcane, Jowar, Bengalgram, Saff Flower. |
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Minerals: |
Dolomite, Manganese and Magnesium. |
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Industries: |
Food Processing, aluminium, cement, sugar and textiles.
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Tourist Attractions: |
Gokak Water Falls, Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary, Diaming Waterfalls,
Yellamma Hill temple, Savadathi temple, Parasgadh, Giridurga,
Belgaum's Ancient Temples, St.Mary;s Church, Kamala Basadi, Safa
Mosque, Kittu, Halasi, Bailahongal, Godachimalki Waterfalls,
Naviluthirtha. |
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