Mudhol

Mudhol ಮುಧೋಳ
—  town  —
Mudhol Location of Mudhol in Karnataka and India
Coordinates	16°21′00″N 75°17′00″E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District(s)	Bagalkot district
Population • Density	42,461 (2001) • 5,001.29 /km2 (12,953 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	8.49 square kilometres (3.28 sq mi) • 548 metres (1,798 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 587 313 • Telephone • +08350 • Vehicle • KA-48

Mudhol (ಮುಧೋಳ)is a town in the Bagalkot District in the Northern part of the state of Karnataka, India. It is about 60 km from the district headquarters of Bagalkot town on the left bank of the Ghataprabha River. It is famous for a breed of dog known as the Mudhol Hound.

History

Main article: Mudhol State

The Principality of Mudhol was one of the 9-gun princely states of British India, under the summit of Niranjan.The state measured 368 square miles (508 km²) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population was 63,001, with the population of the town itself at 8,359 in that year. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £20,000. The state flag, called 'Bavuta', was a triangular tricolor of horizontal bands, in order from the top: white, black and green. All color bands came to the point in the fly.

Geography

Mudhol is located at 16.35°N 75.28°E / 16.35; 75.28. It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet).

Demographics

As of 2007 India and mudhol census ..,Mudhol has a population of 1,03,612. Males contributes 51% of the population and females 49%. Mudhol has an average literacy rate of 59%, male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 40%. mudhol has an average ratio of 60:40 males and females. In Mudhol, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. and the noticiable point of mudhol is it has a brand breed of Dogs called "Mudhol Hounds" famous for hunting. Kannada is the main language and people speak marathi also.

Culture

There is an old underground Shiva Temple (called as "Nelagudi" which means Under Ground Temple).

The town is noted for its grinding stones and Mahalingapura is a town about 19 km to the northwest of Mudhol. Its earlier name Naragatti subsequently renamed as Mahalingapura in honour of Sant Mahalingeshwvara. It is famous for its literary feats. Ranna, a Kannada poet of renown is popularly known as "Maha Kavi" or the Great poet, in recognition of his contribution to the Halegannada(Old Kannada) literature. The Government of karnataka has developed a stadium and is in the process of commissioning a Community hall and is also constructing a Library. All these bear his name. Large number of hand looms are working in the town and handmade sarees manufactured here find markets. Mudhol breed of dogs are known for stamina and agility. Efforts are required to save this indegenious breed of dogs.

External links

• List of rulers of Mudhol [1]
•  Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). "Mudhol". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.