Mandikal
Mandikal is a village located in chickballapur district in Karnataka, India.It is a small village of a population more than 5000 . The main occupation of the people here is agriculture and sericulture.The majority of people in this village are belong to vokkaliga caste. Brahmins also form a significant perecentage of the population.Kannada and Telugu are the two main languages people speak here. This village is about 5 km from the famous pilgrimage centre, Kurudumale and about 14 km from Mulabagil. Sri Prasanna Chowdeshwari temple which was built by palegar KAKI BISE GOWDA after his victory over chandragiri kings of present Andhra Pradesh is located about 1 km away from this village. This temple was believed to be built in 17th century. The annual festival called 'Sri Chowdeshwari Jatre'is celebrated in February month of every year here is a popular festival for nearby villagers also. Another temple,'Sri Venugopalaswamy temple' is located in heart of the village was believed to be built on 1000 years ago is renovated recently by villagers. The Fort of Kaki Bise Gowda is located in Harapanayakanahally village which is about 2 km from Mandikal. The descendents of Kaki Bise Gowda are living in Mandikal and other villages like Harapanayakanahally, Neelaturu and Dodda bevahally. Late Patel H.V.Danduhire Gowda,a freedom fighter who fought on British against the sale of arrack was belonged to Bise gowda clan. late Mandikal Venkatesh a popular politician in this area is residing in Mandikal.
Mandikal has produced some of the greatest politicians of all times in Mulbagal taluk. Gatt Vasudeva Rao is a classic example. Gatt Vasudeva Rao is a philanthropist who is responsible for putting Mandikal on the map. He is also responsible for improving key hygiene factors in the village like, drinking water, sewage and infrastructure for bus route.
From earlier days Mandikal is known for quality education, some of the Mandikalians who made in roads are Gatt Vishwanath Marthanda, who holds a very responsible position in IBM.
The Gatt Family is a large joint family which has migrated to different parts of the world and some of them have ensured that the connection to their roots are maintained. Large number of members belonging to this family have worked in private and public enterprises , had a good career and ensured that they contribute back to the village. Shri Nagabushan Rao, Shri Sridhar Gatt and many others have formed a committee ; worked towards the restoration of the Venu gopala swamy temple in the village. This task started in the year 2008 and was completed by year 2011.
Coordinates: 13°36′N 77°44′E / 13.600°N 77.733°E