Kudligi
Kudligi is a panchayat town in Bellary district in the India state of Karnataka. Kudligi is famous for its climatic location and Organic Fruits and vegetables. Once upon a time Kudligi was called as "The Land of rich spices " for foreign tourists who came to Hampi. Now it is called as "The Tamarind Nadu".Here Kotthala Anjaneya ಉತ್ಸವ is very popular During Ugadhi Festival.To see this the people will come from far away places.Kudligi was ruled by few kings from Jarmali and Madakari kingdom.Few People of their (Kings)ancestors are lives in Kudligi suburbans.Gandhiji Chithabasma was carried by Bindu Madava and his friend Guddada Karnam Venkoba Rao.
Kudligi NH13 or NH50 | |
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Town | |
| Nickname(s): Kudlagi And Kudlugi. | |
  Kudligi Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14.9°N 76.38°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bellary |
| Founded by | The Ancient Kudligians |
| Named for | Tamarind Plants, Thothapuri Mangoes, Kotthala Anjaneya and Mahathma Gandhi Chithabasma. |
| Government | |
| • Type | As per Karnataka Government |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 4TH In Ballary. |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,855 |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA 34 and KA 35 |
| Website | www.wikipedia.com/Kudligikarnataka |
Geography
Kudligi is located at 14.9°N 76.38°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 596 metres (1955 feet). The oldest temple, Shri Hulikunteraya Temple, Bommaghatta (Brahmaghatta), is 23 km away. The three main attractives of Kudligi Town is Mahatma Gandhiji Chithabasma located at play ground named mahadeva mylara play ground and second highest Big Banyan tree in Karnataka ( it also called as Maliyammana aaladamara) located choornur road, Kudligi, and National Highway 50 connecting Nanded to Chitradurga with 4 lanes. Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary it is spread over 38.48 km (14.86sq mi) sanctuary was created exclusively for the preservation of the sloth Bear. Jarmali Forest and Shivapura Forest are the main forest areas, people mainly depends upon largely grown tamarind and its parts. The Biggest Banyan tree troops nearby town is most attractive. Literacy is low due to unemployment, major occupation is Agriculture and mining.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Kudligi had a population of 21,855. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kudligi has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kudligi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Major temples include Sollamma temple, Ooramma temple, and Kottala Anjaneya temple.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kudligi
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.