Bailhongal
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| ?Bailhongal Karnataka • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
13.59 km² (5 sq mi) • 664 m (2,178 ft) |
| District(s) | Belgaum district |
| Population • Density |
43,225 (2001) • 3,180.65 /km² (8,238 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 591 102 • +08288 • KA-24 |
Bailhongal is a town, a taluk in Indian political terms, in the district of Belgaum in Karnataka, India. It is famous for growing cotton. It has great weather throughout the year . It's the place where Great Warrior Kittur Rani Chennamma expired.
Bailhongal Taluka is located towards the northeast part of Belgaum. Taluka Head Quarter is about 45 km from the District Headquarters. Previously taluk was known as Sampgaon.The total geographical area of the taluka is 1122.40 km². There are 126 revenue villages and 14 hamlets with a total population of 356,400 souls, according to the 2001 census. There is a beautiful Lake local folks call it "KERE' or 'TALLU'.
There are important pilgrim places in the Taluka namely Bhartinand Swamiji Math Inchal, sogal Someshwar Devastan,Hafiz Bari Dargah & Beautiful Jamia Masjid and historical places like Kittur where freedom fighters like Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna lived and devoted their lives to country for freedom purpose. Major portion of the agriculture land is covered under the command area of Malaprabha irrigation project. Agriculture is the main occupation of the Taluka. The crops grown mainly are groundnut, jowar, wheat, cotton, maize, sugarcane etc. There is a sugar factory setup at M.K.Hubli at a distance 23 km from Bailhongal. Another factory is under construction near Budrakatti about 20 km away from Bailhongal. The adjacent Talukas are Saundatti, Gokak, Belgaum.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Bail Hongal had a population of 43,215. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bail Hongal has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 72% of the males and 64% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Maddi Baudi
[edit] Maddi Baudi
The famous Maddi Baudi was major source of drinking water. The beautifllu designed well is fast becoming the victim of the development around.
[edit] Notable people from Bailhongal
Dr S S Mahant-Shetti, CEO of Karnataka Microelectronic Design Centre Pvt Ltd (KDC)
Dr V S Metgud
(Aasif Latif) famous cricket player
B.A.Dammanagi, Founder of Kalpvruksha Residential School(CBSE)
Raju Sogal, Dealer for Airtel postpaid
Sudhir Wali, ICICI advisor
Shivu Baddimani, Financier
Anil Rayar, Proprietor, Anil Stores
Dr.Raju Badli, Dr. Badli Clinic, Bazar road, Bailhongal
Sandeep Bellad, Religare Business Partner
Ashok Balekundargi, ICICI Unit manager
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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Airtel cricket team, Bailhongal is one of the best cricket team in Belgaum district
