Chitgoppa
| Chitguppa ಚಿತಗೊಪ್ಪ Chitguppi | |
|---|---|
| City Code 585412 | |
| Nickname(s): new city | |
  Chitguppa Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′N 77°27′E / 17.69°N 77.45°ECoordinates: 17°41′N 77°27′E / 17.69°N 77.45°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 25,298 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 585 412 |
| Telephone code | 08483 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 39 |
Chitguppa is a small Town Municipal Council city in district of Bidar, Karnataka. Earlier it was coming under Humnabad Taluk and its 15 Km from Humnabad and Hyderabad is about 147 Km. Chitguppa is declared as Taluk in the year 2017 ( March ). There where many freedom fighters from this small town Basavaraj, Revenappa Hugar, Patwardhan Saheb, Kishan Rao Saheb, Siddaram Panditji and many others. Nizams had control over this place and it's was a district during their time and known as Praga District, te Nizams Established Sadar Diwani Adalat and Moffusil courts . Patwardhan saheb was the first president of Munciplaity. Kishan Rao saheb was the president of the municipality for three consecutive times and later one he himself voluntarily stepped down and given opportunities to others to become president and serve. This town has famous Dargah and Urs will be held every year and Nana Hazart Dargah is also there. This town has a Raghavendra swamy math and aradhane is done every year and Prasad will be served to all section of the society irrespective of caste and creed. Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple ( caves ), Markhandeshwara Temple, Bhavani Temple are also famous in this town. The Prasadam is very tasty in delicious and it's must visit for food connoisseur during that time. Moosa miya , Srikant Rai@ Srikant Rao Vakil, Baba Bhukari, Govind Rao Borale, Suryakanth Swamy, Kalgi Veerenna Ashok Guttedar and other prominent leaders belongs to this place. Srikant Rao Vakeel unsuccessfully contested 1994 MLA election from Humnabad and lost by thin margin. This town has one Khandsari Sugar Factory which is closed down in the year 2005. Raghavendra Auradkar the then Police commissioner did his schooling from his place.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Chitguppa has a population of 25,298. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chitguppa has an average literacy rate of 71.88%, lower than state average of 75.36%; with male literacy of 77.76% and female literacy of 65.75%. 13.33% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Cynosure of chitguppa is the Gavi called Santa Madivaleshwara Gavi, which is carved in single hill. That is the place where the Santa Madilwaleshwara sat for Tapas for many years.
There is a more than 500 years old Banyan tree near Basawanna temple at the heart of the City. The Dasara Festival is celebrated in an awesome way, the day when All the people in chitguppa go to Bhavani temple together and greet each other with "Banni" (Bangara).
And Mahadeva temple is another oldest temple in the city.
All religious festivals are celebrated with rich and unique culture like Moharram,Easter and Deepavali. And few festivals are celebrated by all religions are Karhuni, Sankranthi ( Kites flying) . Muslim (sunni) comprises almost 40% of local population. one can easily find the communal harmony between all faiths and are living together peacefully. Most of Muslims practice Sufism Islam as one can easily found so many shrines in the city, knowingly shrines (dargas) are there like KAREEM ULLAH SHA, SALARE MAQDOOM, And NANA HAZRATH. The main festivals celebrated by Muslims areEID UL FITR, EID UL ADHA, EID-E-MELAAD UN NABI,URS-E-SHAREEF of all the darga's that to the in a great manner, most of the young generation moving towards education field with a great reward, and towards politics .
Finally to say Chitguppa is one of the best residential place to stay. Cool and Calm.
Schools and colleges in Chitguppa
[Chandrashekhar Education Society for P.U College and Women's first grade college Chitguppa
Future star pre primary school MA NANDEDI TRUST CHITGUPPA
Al- Ameen Dr. mumtaz ahmed khan high school chtguppa.
shaheen school chitguppa
ST Thomas English Medium school
Sadbhodhini boys high school
Gauribai Agarwal High School and College
Banashnakari Vidya Mandir
GMPS high school
Anna Harrod High School
Govt Girls P.U College
JPN Science Junior College
Gnyaganga School
Govt PU College
Ayappa Degree College All ameen school Future star pre primary school
References
MAhmood palace