Khadaklat
| Khadaklat | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Khadaklat | |
| Coordinates: 16°25′N 74°35′E / 16.42°N 74.58°ECoordinates: 16°25′N 74°35′E / 16.42°N 74.58°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Belgaum |
| Talukas | Chikodi |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 12,625 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | MarathiKannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Khadaklat is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka.It is located at a distance of 88 km from the district headquarters, 18 km from tehsil Chikkodi, 14 km from nearest city Nippani and 40 km from Kolhapur city in Maharashtra State. It was part of the then Kapashi Sansthan, most part of which is now part of the Maharashtra state, while Khadaklat was included in Karnataka. Kannada is the administrative language. The village is well known for it's communal harmony. Yearly 'Urus' celebration is a great symbol of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood with both the communities celebrating it with equal zeal and enthusiasm. Main temples in Khadaklat include Mahadev Mandir, Vashikan mandir, Biradev mandir,Virupakshling, Mahalaxmi, Vitthal-Rakhumai mandir. Dargah is in itself a master piece of Adilshahi architecture. Khadaklat is a hometown of veteran Marathi/Hindi actress SULOCHANA ji, she spent her childhood in gallis of Khadaklat. BUSINESS: Agriculture is the main business here, Khadaklat being better known for top quality tobacco production, used in manufacturing BEEDI. Other common crops include beetle nut, ground nut, jowar-bajri and sugarcane. Farms are mainly dependent on rain water although ground water and canal water also being used to some extent. EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT: Khadaklat has schools upto 10th std in Marathi, Kannada and Urdu medium. It also has Marathi Girl's school upto 7th std. Recently a Junior College has come up much to the benefit of not only local students but also those from villages in vicinity of Khadaklat. Only entertainment to villagers is The Santaji Chitramandir (Theater), although almost every home now bears a TV set and cable network like in any other part of India.
New Gram Panchayat building has come up in outskirts of village with good ambience, much to the pleasure of villagers. Just beside the new Panchayat building is the site of concrete built bazaar, where weekly vegetable bazaar gathers on every Wednesday, facilitating villagers to buy Farm Fresh vegetables and fruits at reasonable prices.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Khadaklat had a population of 11540 with 5827 males and 5713 females.[1] Khadaklat is one of the main village in the chikodi taluka of the belgaum district. It is situated near the Laxmi temple one of good place to visit. As of 2011 Census, Total Population of Khadaklat is 12625.
See also
- Belgaum
- Districts of Karnataka
khadaklat is mainly known for the production of the tobacco and beetle nuts.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Village code= 8400 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ↑ "Yahoomaps India : Khadaklat, Belgaum, Karnataka". Retrieved 2008-12-18.