Murgod
| Muragod ಮುರಗೋಡ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Muragod | |
| Coordinates: 15°47′N 75°07′E / 15.78°N 75.12°ECoordinates: 15°47′N 75°07′E / 15.78°N 75.12°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Belgaum |
| Talukas | Saundatti |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,033 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 591 119 |
| Telephone code | 08337 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 24 (Bailhongal) |
Murgod is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Saundatti taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka.It is situated 491 km from our capital city Bangalore and 54 km from district head quarters Belagavi.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Murgod had a population of 11033 with 5537 males and 5496 females.[1] Muragod has grama panchayath. It has 28 ward members. Current president of grama panchyath is Shri Santhosh Shettar. It has good bus facility.It is just 11 km from Bailhongal and 15 km from yaragatti.
Mythology
At the time of Mahabharata Murgod was called as Amarkalyan and Day by day name converted into Threeshigapura (in Kannada means Mooru koda) finally the name becomes Murgod. Murgod is the holy place for basava's saints and shiva devotees. Shri mahant Duradhundishwara math and Shri chidambara punya kshetra attracts devotees from across india.
Some other holy places in muragod are "Shri Mallikarjuna Temple" which is build as same as "Shrishail Mallikarjuna temple". Its ancient architecture is very attractive, "Pandavar Padi"(Pandavar Hill) There is myth that at time of mahabharath pandavas crossed through this village so that is called as "Pandavara Padi", "Siddappana Gavi"(Siddappa's Cave) when yadeyur siddalingeshwar came to this village they stayed in this cave.Three side of city is covered by hills, so it is very atractive for photographers and trekkers.
Other attractions around village are "Shri Kshetra Sogal", "Naveelathirth Dam Munavalli".
Economy
The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar (sorghum) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. It is center business place for around the villages of karimani, rudrapur, sogal, somapur etc.In this village, will get type of bhel called "Sangheet Khara", one should visit this village should not miss it. Pottering is also main business for people of muragod. Potters made in this village export to Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh also. This village is famous for Green Bangles also. This has huge market in maharashtra, north karnataka. Prathmik Krushi Pattin Shakari Shanga Ltd. MURGOD One of The Best Society in Soundatti Taluka at Agricalthar Sectar Corporation Bank and Shri Mahanteshwar Bank . Shri chidambar co-op society,are the major banks in muragod. Shri akkamahadevi co-op society and Shri Jyoti co-op society are the other finance sectors.
Education
Shri Mahanteshwar Shikshana Samiti Shri Mahanteshwar Shikshana Samiti is a top education society in murgod. It has high school, primary school, P U college(Arts), JODC(Job Oriented Diploma course) and D.Ed(Diploma in Education)courses. It was established 30 years back. It is working under the blessing of shri mahant shivoyogi and headed by Shri neelakanth mahaswamy. Shri S.T.Pattanashetti and other board of directors are working hard to make this institute as one of the best.
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar High School. Government Kannada boys and girls primary school.
Noted Personalities in Murgod
- Shri Neelakanth Mahaswamiji, Peethadhipati Shri Mahanteshwar Math
- Shri Shankar Dixitaru, Peethadhipati Shri Kshetra kengeri
- Balappa Hukkeri, Janapada Singer
- Uliveesh Huleppanavarmath, Poet
- Vimalabhayi Deshmukh, Former Minister of karnataka
- Muragod Renukkamma, Cine actress
- Shivaputrappa Shettar, Founder president of Shri Mahanteshwara Bank
- Malakajappa Hukkeri, Great Freedom Fighter
- Shankrayya Mallayyanavarmath, BJP Leader & President of Shri Mahanteshwara Bank
- S.T.Pattanashetti, Director of Shri Mahant Shikshana Samiti
- F.D.Gorabaala, Former President of Zilla Panchayat Belagavi & Founder President Of Shri Shivachidambreswar Bank
- Balappa R Sabannavar ,Artist
- Purushottam Rao Yarazarvi Santharu
- ku||.Geetatai M Desai President of P.K.P.S Murgod & Directar of T.A.P.C.M.S Soundatti, KPCC Membar
- Somlingappa Ballappa Hugar JANAPADA SINGAR
'Kajagar Family:Manufacturer of glass bangles..
'Kumar I Pujar,, Social Worker & youth Ledar of Congress
See also
- Belgaum
- Districts of Karnataka
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Village code= 107400 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-18.
- ↑ "Yahoomaps India : Murgod, Belgaum, Karnataka". Retrieved 2008-12-18.