Chitgoppa
Chitgoppa is a city and taluka in Bidar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Chitgoppa came under the administration of Homnabad Taluk prior to being declared a taluk in its own right in 2017.
Chitguppa Chitguppa | |
|---|---|
Taluka | |
| Nicknames: moinabad, | |
  Chitguppa Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 17.69°N 77.45°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar |
| Town Municipal Council | 2017 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Municipal Council |
| • Body | Chitguppa Town Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 607 m (1,991 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 46,943 |
| • Rank | 1 |
| • Density | 7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chitguppinavaru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 585 412 |
| Telephone code | 08483 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 78 |
| Website | www.chittaguppatown.mrc.gov.in |
It has the largest marketplace in Bidar District.
The area is noted for its corn production.
The nearest railway station to the Taluka is
Initially common airport for Bidar and Kalaburagi was planned at Chitguppa as it is located at equal distance from both the districts centers, Construction would saved crores of rupees, But dropped this plan due to high land acquisition costs and improper connectivity by Road and Rail, Thus Resulted in construction of two new separate airports in Kalaburagi and Bidar.
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About
The Nizams had control over this place and it was a district during their time and known as Paiga District. The Nizams established Sadar Diwani Adalat and Moffusil courts. Patwardhan Saheb was the first president of the municipality. Kishan Rao Saheb was the president of the municipality three consecutive times. Later he voluntarily stepped down and gave the opportunity to others to become president and serve.[2]
This town also has the Khandsari Sugar Factory, which closed in 2005.
Raghavendra Auradkar, the then Police commissioner, did his schooling from this place.
There is a more than 500 years old banyan tree near Basawanna temple at the heart of the city.
The Dasara Festival is celebrated on the day when all the people in Chitgoppa go to Bhavani temple together and greet each other with "Banni" (Bangara).
Religious observances and places of worship
The town has a famous dargah, and Urs are held every year; Nana Hazart Dargah is also here. In Chitguppa, aradhane is observed every year, and Prasad is served to all sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed. Gavi Madivaleshwar Temple (caves), Markhandeshwara Temple, and Bhavani Temple are also famous in this town.
The Dasara Festival is celebrated on the day when all the people in Chitgoppa go to Bhavani temple together and greet each other with "Banni" (Bangara).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[3] Chitgoppa has a population of 25,298. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chitgoppa has an average literacy rate of 71.88%, lower than state average of 75.36%; with male literacy of 77.76% and female literacy of 65.75%. 13.33% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- "49 New Taluks, State Government Move". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- Role Of Freedom Fighters In Bidar District (1890 -1948)
- http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803062-chitgoppa-karnataka.html