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[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Gulbarga had a population of 427,929. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gulbarga has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gulbarga, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. By Rajashekhar Holkundi |
[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Gulbarga had a population of 427,929. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gulbarga has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gulbarga, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. By Rajashekhar Holkundi |
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==== Long Distance Bus Routes ==== |
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[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) runs the long distance bus services from Gulbarga to other parts of the state. |
[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) runs the long distance bus services from Gulbarga to other parts of the state. |
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The [[Bidar]]-[[Srirangapatna]] State high way made road transportation easy to travel between Bangalore and other neighboring states[like Andra Pradesh,Maharashtra,Goa].Gulbarga is connected by road to most places in south and west India. Some of these are [[Hyderabad]] (220 kms), [[Bangalore]] ( |
The [[Bidar]]-[[Srirangapatna]] State high way made road transportation easy to travel between Bangalore and other neighboring states[like Andra Pradesh,Maharashtra,Goa].Gulbarga is connected by road to most places in south and west India. Some of these are [[Hyderabad]] (220 kms), [[Bangalore]] (623 kms) ,[[Bijapur]] (160 kms) ,[[Bidar]] (120 kms) ,[[Basavakalyan]] (80 kms).And also there are many private bus services which are key players for running Volvo buses between Bangalore and Gulbarga.The journey is about 13 hours by normal buses & 10 hours by Volvo Buses. |
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The nearest airport is in Hyderabad (220 kms). |
The nearest airport is in Hyderabad (220 kms). |
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== Industry == |
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Gulbarga is one of the largest tur producing areas in the State and has the largest dal mills.The main soil found in the district is black soil, which facilitates the cultivation of crops like jowar, groundnut, rice, sugarcane, sunflower, wheat, cotton, linseed and pulses. The Upper Krishna Project in the district is a major irrigational venture. Some of the major industries in the region are textile, leather and chemical industries. |
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Other major industry is cement , Birla group's Vasavadatta cement plant is located in [[sedam]] which is considered as one of the major cluster of cement industry in India. |
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Sri Kshetra Gangapur is a famous pilgrimage center of God Sri Sadguru Dattarya, situated very close to Gulbarga. Thousands of pilgrims visit Gulbarga during the annual festival held at the tomb of Khwaja Bande Nawaz Darga to commemorate his death anniversary. |
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* [http://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~islamarc/WebPage1/htm_eng/gulbarga-eng.htm Gulbarga at the Islamic Monuments of India Photographic Database] |
* [http://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~islamarc/WebPage1/htm_eng/gulbarga-eng.htm Gulbarga at the Islamic Monuments of India Photographic Database] |
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* [http://www.eGulbarga.com link Gulbarga Online] |
* [http://www.eGulbarga.com link Gulbarga Online] |
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* [http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/karnataka/districts/gulbarga.htm Gulbarga District map] |
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Revision as of 04:20, 7 December 2007
Kalaburagi
Kalburgi (Gulbarga) ಕಲಬುರ್ಗಿ(ಗುಲ್ಬರ್ಗ) | |
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Kalburgi (Gulbarga) (Kannada: ಕಲಬುರ್ಗಿ(ಗುಲ್ಬರ್ಗ)) is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Gulbarga District, and of Gulbarga Division. Gulbarga is 613 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Bijapur, Hyderabad, Solapur and Bidar. A railway line connecting the southern part of India to Mumbai and Delhi passes through Gulbarga.
Gulbarga
History
History of Gulbarga dates back to the 6th century when the Rashtrakutas gained control over the area, but the Chalukyas regained their domain and reigned for over two hundred years. The Kalachuri who succeeded them ruled till the 12th century. Around the close of the 12th century the Yadavas of Devagiri and the Hoysalas of Halebidu took control of the district. About the same period the Kakatiya dynasty kings of Warangal came into prominence. The present Gulbarga District and Raichur District formed part of their domain.
The Kakatiya power was subdued in 1321, and the northern Deccan, including the district of Gulbarga, passed under the control of the Muslim Sultanate of Delhi. The revolt of the Muslim officers appointed from Delhi resulted in founding of the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 by Hassan Gangu, who chose Gulbarga to be his capital. When the Bahmani dynasty came to an end, the kingdom broke up into the five independent Deccan sultanates, Bijapur, Bidar, Berar, Ahmednagar and Golconda. The present Gulbarga district came partly under Bidar and partly under Bijapur. With the conquest of the Deccan by Aurangezeb in the 17th Century, control of Gulbarga passed to the Mughal Empire. In the early part of the 18th Century, when Mughal Empire was declining, Asaf Jah I, a general of Aurangzeb, became independent and formed state of Hyderabad in which a major part of Gulbarga area was also included.
In 1948 Hyderabad state was annexed to the newly-independent Indian Union, and in 1956 the Indian state of Hyderabad was partitioned among neighboring states along linguistic lines. Most of Gulbarga district became part of Mysore state, later renamed Karnataka, excluding two taluks which were annexed to Andhra Pradesh.
On the occasion of "SUVARNA KARNATAKA" the Gulbarga city was named as "KALBURGI".Also 10 cities of Suvarna Karnataka were renamed from November first marking the Kannada Rajyotsava day.
The 10 cities are: Bengalooru (Bangalore), Mysooru (Mysore), Mangalooru (Mangalore), Chikmagalooru (Chikmagalur), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Belagaavi (Belgaum), Kalburgi (Gulbarga), Hubballi (Hubli), Hosapete (Hospet) and Tumakooru (Tumkur).
Geography
Gulbarga is located at 17°20′N 76°50′E / 17.33°N 76.83°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 455 metres (1492 feet).
coor title dm|17|20|N|76|50|E|region:IN_type:city
The weather in Gulbarga constitutes of 3 main seasons. The summer which spans from late February to mid June. It is followed by the south west monsoon which spans from the late June to late September. It is then followed by dry winter weather till the mid January.
Temperatures during the different seasons are
Summer : 40oC to 46oC
Monsoon: 27oC to 34oC
Winter : 10oC to 26oC
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Gulbarga had a population of 427,929. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gulbarga has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gulbarga, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. By Rajashekhar Holkundi
Transport
Gulbarga is well connected via road and rail from Bangalore & other major cities in South India.
Local Transport
Taxis and auto richshaws are available for getting around in the city.
Long Distance Bus Routes
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs the long distance bus services from Gulbarga to other parts of the state. The Bidar-Srirangapatna State high way made road transportation easy to travel between Bangalore and other neighboring states[like Andra Pradesh,Maharashtra,Goa].Gulbarga is connected by road to most places in south and west India. Some of these are Hyderabad (220 kms), Bangalore (623 kms) ,Bijapur (160 kms) ,Bidar (120 kms) ,Basavakalyan (80 kms).And also there are many private bus services which are key players for running Volvo buses between Bangalore and Gulbarga.The journey is about 13 hours by normal buses & 10 hours by Volvo Buses.
Railways
Gulbarga is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of INDIA.Some of the trains from Bangalore to Delhi and Mumbai pass through Gulbarga.
Air
The nearest airport is in Hyderabad (220 kms).
Industry
Agriculture is the main source of income here. Though the land here is very fertile, much of the farming is dependent on rains (non-irrigated). Gulbarga is one of the largest tur producing areas in the State and has the largest dal mills.The main soil found in the district is black soil, which facilitates the cultivation of crops like jowar, groundnut, rice, sugarcane, sunflower, wheat, cotton, linseed and pulses. The Upper Krishna Project in the district is a major irrigational venture. Some of the major industries in the region are textile, leather and chemical industries. Other major industry is cement , Birla group's Vasavadatta cement plant is located in sedam which is considered as one of the major cluster of cement industry in India.
Politics
Gulbarga is home for the two ex-chief ministers of Karnataka namely Late Veerendra Patil (1968-1971,1988-1990) and Dharam Singh (2004-2006) both belonging to the Congress party.
Attractions
Gulbarga's old moated fort is in a much deteriorated state, but it has a number of interesting buildings inside including the Jama Masjid, reputed to have been built by a Moorish architect during the late 14th or early 15th century who imitated the great mosque in Cordoba, Spain. The mosque is unique in India, with a huge dome covering the whole area, four smaller ones at the corners, and 75 smaller still all the way around. The fort itself has 15 towers. Gulbarga also has a number of imposing tombs of Bahmani kings, a shrine to an important Muslim saint , Sharana Basaveshwara Temple ,Sri Sai baba temple and Sri Ram Mandir.
Sri Kshetra Gangapur is a famous pilgrimage center of God Sri Sadguru Dattarya, situated very close to Gulbarga. Thousands of pilgrims visit Gulbarga during the annual festival held at the tomb of Khwaja Bande Nawaz Darga to commemorate his death anniversary.
Gulbarga is the only place in Karnataka to have a Multiplex [a.k.a FUN Junction] after Bengalooru.
External links
- Official Webstie of Gulbarga City Corporation
- Gulbarga on the net
- Lots of Info about Gulbarga on net
- Profiles of all the Districts in Karnataka
- Gulbarga at the Islamic Monuments of India Photographic Database
- link Gulbarga Online
- Gulbarga District map
