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BIJAPUR: Well known
for its Gol Gumbaz, the second largest dome in the world. Also known for
Ibrahim Roza, Jumma Masjid and Malik-e-Maidan.
ALMATTI DAM: A
major dam has been constructed accross river Krishna.
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Area: |
10,475 Sq. Km |
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Head Quarters: |
Bijapur |
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Population: |
18,08,863, Male:
9,28,550 Female: 8,80,313
Density Per Sq. Km:
172 Sq.Km.
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Taluks: |
Out of the original 11 taluks, 7 were made Bagalkot district and the
remaining are reorganised into 5 - Bijapur, Basavanabagevadi,
Sindagi and Middebihal. |
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Hoblis: |
18 |
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Revenue Division: |
Belgaum |
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Rivers: |
Krishna, Bhima and
Dona |
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Crops: |
Groundnut, Sunflower,
Sugarcane, Bengalgram, Saff Flower. |
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Minerals: |
Granite and Mangesium. |
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Industries: |
Cement. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Gol
Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Jama Masjid, Several Forts, Palaces and
Tombs, Almatti Dam, Basavana Bagewadi, the birth of the Saint
Basaveshwara. |
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