Gadag (district)

Gadag is a district in Karnataka State in Southern India.

Cities

• 🌍 Gadag-Betageri — administrative headquarters of the Gadag district
• 🌍 Gajendragad (Gajendragarh) — town noted for its hill fort and the Kalakaleshwara temple
• 🌍 Lakshmeshwar — a town in Shirahatti taluk
• 🌍 Ron
• 🌍 Nargund — an historic town noted for its role in the revolt of 1857 and fort
• 🌍 Shirahatti —
• 🌍 Mundargi —

Other destinations

Understand

Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)

Climate: Summer temperatures: 30-39°C. Winter temperatures: 18-28°C

Talk

In Gadag district, the official language is Kannada. However, most educated people are also able to speak Hindi and English.

A very basic use of Kannada may be necessary to harangue with autorikshaw drivers. The Pategar language is used among the large population of Somvansha Sahsrajun Kshatryas (called Pategars locally) in Gadag.

Get in

By car

Approx. distance and time to various cities

From to	Distance]]	Time
Gadag to Bangalore	421 km	9 Hr.
Gadag to Belgaum	172 km	4.5 Hr.
Gadag to Mumbai	758 km	16 Hr.
Gadag to Davanagere	154 km	3.45 Hr.
Gadag to Gulbraga	319	8 Hr.
Gadag to Hyderabad	472 km	12.3 Hr.
Gadag to Hubli	62 km	1 Hr.
Gadag to Mangalore	439 km	8.15 Hr.
Gadag to Poona	497 km	11.3 Hr.
Gadag to Tirupathi	706 km	16.3 Hr.
Gadag to Bellary	212 km	3 Hr.
Gadag to Badami	77 km	2.45 Hr.
Gadag to Bidar	435 km	11.15 Hr.
Gadag to Chitradurga	245 km	5 Hr.
Gadag to Coondapur	342 km	6.35 Hr.
Gadag to Haveri	105 km	1.3 Hr.
Gadag to Karwar	237 km	4.4 Hr.
Gadag to Koppal	60 km	1.29 Hr.
Gadag to Kolhapur	269 km	6.45 Hr.
Gadag to Sirsi	165 km	3.5 Hr.
Gadag to Mantralaya	286 km	7.25 Hr.
Gadag to Raichur	251 km	6.35 Hr.
Gadag to Udupi	382 km	18 Hr.

By plane

By train

By bus

Get around

See

Temples

• Dyamavva Durgava Temple, Gadag (Opp Jodumaruti Temple). 
• Ishwara Devastan Veereshwar nagr, Mulgund Road, Gadag. 
• Jodumaruti Temple, Gadag (Near Ubhay Mukya Prana Kille). 
• Kalmeshwar Temple, Betgeri (Nr Vittal Mandir). 
• Rajastani Parshwanathr Mandir, Gadag (Near Cloth Market). 
• Shree Udachammanu Temple, Gadag (Near Bhishma Kere). 
• Shri Ambabhavani Temple, Basel Mission Pri school, Betgeri. 
• Shri Balaji Mandir, Huigol Road, Betgeri. 
• Shri Banashankari Temple (new), Pala-Badami Road, Gadag. 
• Shri Banashankari Temple (old), Betgeri (Near Ambabhavani Temple). 
• Shri Bhavani Temple, Hubli Road, Gadag (Nr Naka). 
• Shri Brahma Temple, Vakklgeri Oni, Betgeri. 
• Shri Chidanand Math, Mulgund Road, Gadag. 
• Shri Datta Mandir, Gadag (Near Bhishma Kere). 
• Shri Durgadevei Temple, Gangapur Pete Circle, Gadag. 
• Shri Durgavvan Temple, Gadag (Nr Mahendrakar Circle). 
• Shri Dymavvan Temple, Vakklgeri Dibbad Mele (UP) Betgeri. 
• Shri Ganji Basaveshwar Temple, Usakin Katti, Gadag. 
• Shri Hanumanth Temple, Betgeri (Behind Kalmeshwar Temple). 
• Shri Hanumanth Temple, Settlemant Area, Gadag. 
• Shri Harithareshwar Temple, GangaPur Pete, Gadag. 
• Shri Ishwar Temple, Kulkarni Galli, Betgeri. 
• Shri Ishwar Temple, Vakklgeri Oni, Betgeri. 
• Shri Jagadamba Temple, Old Saraf Bazar, Gadag. 
• Shri Kalamman Temple, Usakin Katti, Gadag. 
• Shri Kariyavvan Kallu, Gadag (Near J.T College). 
• Shri Karugall Brahmdevaru, Gadag (Opp Nagareshwar Temple). 
• Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple, Gadag (Near Kille ( hasaru kere dande)). 
• Shri Madhrikeshwar Temple, Kagad Geri Oni, Gadag. 
• Shri Mailaralingan Temple (Opp Hanumanth Temple, Betgeri). 
• Shri Mailaralinga Temple, Gadag (Near Koneri Honda, Opp veeranarayana Temple). 
• Shri Mukkalu Basaveshwar, Gadag (Opp Gadag Chavadi). 
• Shri Nagareshwar Temple, Gadag (Opp Gadag Chavadi). 
• Shri Parvath Mallayyan Temple, Vibhutiyavar Oni, Gadag (Near Usukin Katti). 
• Shri Pete Virabhadra Temple, Veeranarayan Temple Road, Gadag. 
• Shri Rachanna Temple, Vekklgeri Oni, Gadag. 
• Shri Rachoteshwar Temple, Vakklgeri Oni, Gadag. 
• Shri Ram Devestan, Kustagi Chawla, Betgeri. 
• Shri Rameshwar Temple, Gadag (Near Gadag Chavadi Road Hanuman Garadi). 
• Shri Tontadarya Math, Station Road, Gadag. 
• Shri Trikuteshwar Temple. 
• Shri Tulajabhavani Temple, Huilgol Circle Gadag. 
• Shri Tulajabhavani Temple, Pala-Badami Road, Gadag. 
• Shri Veerabhadra Devar Temple, TenginKai Bazar, Betgeri. 
• Shri Veeranarayan Temple. 
• Shri Virabhadra Devastan, Shahapur Pete, Behind Shankarling Temple, Gadag. 
• Shri Viroopaksheshwar Temple, Gadag (Ishwar Temple Near M.S Gudi Angadi(Shop)). 
• Shri Vittal Mandir, Shanubhogar Oni, Gadag. 
• Shri Vittal Mandir, Vakklgeri Road, Betgeri. 
• Vittal Mandir, Dasar Oni, Gadag. 

Movie theaters

• Chitra Theatre, Court Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Karnatak Theatre, Court Road, Gadag (Nr. Gandhi Circle), ☎ [phone]. 
• Krishna Theatre (Near Kalamandir), ☎ [phone]. 
• Mahalaxmi Theatre. 
• Shanti Theatre, Venkatesh Talkies Rd, ☎ [phone]. 
• Venkatesh Theatre, Venkatesh Talkies Rd, Gadag, ☎ [phone], [phone]. 

Do

Learn

• Veereshwara Punyashrama, a unique institution of Hindustani music in Gadag that uses the power of classical music to bring about economic empowerment and social transformation. Th is modest ashram has perhaps done more for the dissemination of classical Hindustani music than any institution of music in the country past or present.
• Science, Commerce, Arts and Sports Engineering and Medical Colleges. Gadag is the place to go to in Karnataka for graduation (graduate studies) or higher.

Eat

Sweet

• Besan Undi
• Bharta (Baigan Barta)
• Chana daal Kosambari
• Churmari Undi
• Hesar Undi
• Kuchida kadabu
• Karchikai or Karanji
• Masargayi
• Rawa Undi
• Senga Holige
• Shenga Undi
• Shevin Undi
• Surali Holige
• Yellu Holige

Snacks

• Chakli
• Onion Pakoda (Kanda Bhajji)

Rotti

• Akki rotti
• Jolada Rotti
• Sajji Rotti

Chapati

Vegetables

• Alsandi (chavli) kalu
• Bharta (Baigan Barta)
• Hurli kalu -
• Kadle Kalu
• Hesar Kaal
• Madaki Usali
• Madki (Matki) kalu
• Menthe byaali
• Methy with half cooked or soaked dal - udar bele
• Pundi palle
• Roasted Kirkasaali (Tandulsa)
• Sauteed Methy, Menthe or Fenugreek
• Sauteed Rajgira
• Yengai – Stuffed Eggplant
• Zunka (Jhunka)

Rice

Saaru

• Alsandi Kattin Saar
• Hurli kattin saaru
• Kattin Saar
• Khar Byali
• Tomato Saar

Chantny

• Agashi hindi (Agashi – Flax seed)
• Dry Coconut Chutney
• Green Tomato Chutney
• Gural Chutney (Karal or Kare Yellu chutney)
• Hirekai (Ridge Gourd) chutney
• Karindi
• Kuchida Khara
• Peanut chutney (Shenga Hindi)
• Phutani Chutney(Roasted Gram Dal)
• Red Chili Chutney (Ranjaka)

Eat at

• Amit Hotel Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Anand Lodge, Station Road, Mahendrakar Circle, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Durga Vihar Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Restaurant, Mahaveer Circle, Gadag, ☎ [phone], [phone]. 
• Geethanjali Residency, Station Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Keshav Clarks Inn, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Hotel Shakti, Bus-Stand Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Hotel Vikram, Nargunda, Gadag (Near Bus stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• Hotel Welcome, Bank Road, Gadag (Opposite Bus Stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• My Food Continental, Patel Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• My Food, Station Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Prasad Deluxe Lodge, Vivekananda Road, Gadag (Near Railway Station), ☎ [phone]. 
• Prashant Hotel, Lakshmeswar, Gadag (Near Bus Stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• Preetam Hotel, Bus-Stand Road, ☎ [phone]. 
• Shanbag Lodge, Hubli Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Supriya Lodge, Vijay Kalamandir Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Trimurti Lodge (Near Gandhi Circle, Gadag). 
• Viswa Lodge, Badami Road, Gadag (Near DC Office), ☎ [phone]. 

Drink

Sleep

• Anand Lodge, Station Road, Mahendrakar Circle, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Durga Vihar Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Restaurant, Mahaveer Circle, Gadag, ☎ [phone], [phone]. 
• Geethanjali Residency, Station Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Hotel Welcome, Bank Road, Gadag (opposite bus stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• Hotel Vikram, Nargunda, Gadag (near bus stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• Keshav Clarks Inn, Hubli Road (Mulgund Naka), Gadag. 
• Prashant Hotel, Lakshmeswar, Gadag (Near Bus Stand), ☎ [phone]. 
• Prasad Deluxe Lodge, Vivekananda Road, Gadag (near Railway Station), ☎ [phone]. 
• Shanbag Lodge, Hubli Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Supriya Lodge, Vijay Kalamandir Road, Gadag, ☎ [phone]. 
• Trimurti Lodge, Gadag (near Gandhi Circle). 
• Viswa Lodge, Badami Road, Gadag (near DC Office), ☎ [phone]. 

Stay safe

• Betageri Police Station, Circle Office & Traffic Station.
• Belgaum Division, RTO, Gadag, 08372- 237078 Fax: [phone]
• District Police Office at Gadag.
• Gadag Traffic Police Station & Town Circle Office.
• Konnur Out Post.
• Mulagunda Police Station.
• Rly Police Sub Inspr, 08372- GDG 238744

Connect

The telephone area code for Gadagis 08372. When calling from overseas, dial +91 08372 XXXX XXXX. If you don’t have an Indian phone number, it is strongly recommended that you get a pre-paid calling card if you plan on using your phone frequently. Because of new government regulations, you need a photocopy of your passport (visa and the ID pages), a color photo, and proof of local address (in Gadag) when buying a pre-paid card. If you do not have the appropriate paperwork, it is recommended that you ask a local friend to buy a pre-paid card on your behalf. Pre-paid cards are sold in a few of the shops that sell mobile equipment.

PCOs are a good option. You will find them almost every 100m. These are public pay-phones (post-pay) and there will be a person on the shop to take the payments. Check your bill generated (from the billing machine) and make the payment accordingly. Payments are always in Indian rupees.

Telephone network

• BSNL —
• Bharti's Airtel —
• Reliance —
• Tata Teleservices —
• Vodafone —

Internet

There are plenty of Internet centres which charge around ₹20 per hour.

Enquiry

Bus

• Bus Stand, Gadag 08372-253 8484
• Bus Stand, Betageri 08372-254 6466

Railway

• Railway Enquiry, Gadag 131
• Enquiry (IVRS) for Reservation 139
• IR station code : GDG
• Railway Station , GDG 08372-238336

Air services (HUBLI)

• Airport (CCBT) 0836-233 0545
• Air Deccan 0836-340 0300 / 221 05452 / 221 0565
• Airport Authority of India 0836-233 7652 / 233 7692

Emergency services

Core emergency services

There are three services which are almost universally acknowledged as being core to the provision of emergency care to the populace, and are often government run. They would generally be summoned on a dedicated emergency telephone number, reserved for critical emergency calls. They are:

• Police — 100
• Fire and Rescue Service — 08372-101 / 53 7444
• Emergency medical service — 101
• EMRI Dial - 108
• Bus Enquiry -
• Railway Enquiry -131
• Time Announcement - 174
• Telegraph Enquiry - 235 0828

Banks and ATMs

Nationalised banks

• Bank of Maharashtra — Station Road, [phone]
• Canara Bank — Rotary Circle, [phone]
• Central Bank of India — Station Road, [phone]
• Corporation Bank — Nehru Road, [phone]
• Karnataka Bank — Station Road, [phone]
• Malaprabha Grameen Bank — J.T Math Road, [phone]
• Punjab National Bank — Bus-Stand Road, [phone]
• Sangli Bank — Godbole Building Masari, [phone]
• State Bank of India — APMC Road, [phone]
• State Bank of India — Mulgund Road, [phone]
• State Bank of India — Bank Road, [phone]
• Syndicate Bank — KalaMandir Road, [phone], [phone]
• Vijaya Bank J.T — Math Road, [phone]

Non-nationalised banks

• Al-Ittiheehad Co-Op Credit Society Ltd. — Tangakoot, [phone]
• Azad Co-Operative Bank — Nam Joshi Road, [phone]
• Manila Co-Op Bank Ltd. — Cotton Market Road, [phone]
• Kritapur Urban Co-Op Credit Society Ltd. — VNT Road, [phone]
• The Mulgund Urban Co-Op Bank Ltd. — Tangakoot, [phone]
• Tje Vardhaman Co-Op Bank Ltd. — Mahendrakar Circle, Station Road, [phone]
• Young India Co-Op Society — Opp. Krishna Talkies, Kalamandir Road, [phone]

ATM centers

• State Bank of India —PB No. 90, Pala Badami Rd, Kustagi Bldg, Gadag - 582102
• State Bank of Mysore: Gadag — Offsite, Gadag Railway Station, Gadag- 582101
• Corporation Bank — 'Sri Siddalinga Shilpa', Pala Badami Road, PB NO.31, Gadag - 582101
• Corporation Bank — Gadag Mulgund Road, KHB

Hospitals

Major hospitals and health care centers:

Hospitals

• Basel Mission Hospital — Gadag [phone]
• Government Hospital — Gadag [phone]
• T.B. Sanitorium — Gadag [phone]
• Railway Hospital — Hubli [phone]
• K.M.C — Hubli [phone]
• Menon Clinic — Gangapurpeth, near Durgamma Temple, [phone]

Ambulance

• Shri Jain Nava Yuvak Mandal — Gadag [phone]
• Basel Mission Hospital — Gadag [phone]
• Government Hospital — Gadag [phone]
• EMRI — Dial 108

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are dime a dozen and you should not have any problem locating one.

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