Hospet or Hosapete is the largest and fastest-growing industrial city and district headquarters of the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hospet is known as "the steel city of Karnataka".[2] It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and is 13 km (8.1 mi) from Hampi (Vijayanagar). The present day Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hospet is the connecting link between North and South Karnataka. It is 333 km (207 mi) from the state capital Bengaluru.
Hospet was built in 1520 AD by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the prominent rulers of Vijayanagara Empire. He built the city in honor of his mother Naagalaambika. The city was originally named Naagalapura; however, people referred to the city as Hosa Pete, which means "New City". The area between Hampi and Hospet is still called Naagalapura. This was the main entrance to the city of Vijayanagara for travellers coming from the west coast.
The current MLA for this area is Anand Singh.[3] The government approved a request to rename the city in October 2014, and Hospet was renamed "Hosapete" on 1 November 2014.[4]
The city currently holds the nation's tallest flagpole. During the Independence day on August 15, 2022, Hospet hoisted the tallest national flag on a 405 ft (123 m) pole.[5]
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Hospet is well connected to several important cities in India. Ballari is located approximately 60 km (37 mi) away. Hosapete Junction railway station lies on Hubballi-Guntakal railway line.[6] The nearest airport from the city is Jindal Vidyanagar airport (Bellary airport) approximately 30 km (19 mi) away from Hospet which serves flights to and from Bangalore and Hyderabad every day. Bangalore is 330 km (210 mi) away. In addition, the city has a well-developed market area. Hospet is a well-known tourist destination, mainly due to its proximity to Hampi and Tungabhadra Dam.
The Municipal Ground is good for evening walks, the sports club, occasional exhibitions and is also surrounded by snacks counters.
DemographicsEdit
According to the 2011 census, the total population of Hospet was 206,167, of which 102,668 are male and 103,499 are female. The town has an average literacy rate of 79.30%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 72.74%. In Hospet, 13.46% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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hospet, hosapete, largest, fastest, growing, industrial, city, district, headquarters, vijayanagara, district, indian, state, karnataka, known, steel, city, karnataka, located, banks, tungabhadra, river, from, hampi, vijayanagar, present, hampi, capital, vijay. Hospet or Hosapete is the largest and fastest growing industrial city and district headquarters of the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka Hospet is known as the steel city of Karnataka 2 It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and is 13 km 8 1 mi from Hampi Vijayanagar The present day Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hospet is the connecting link between North and South Karnataka It is 333 km 207 mi from the state capital Bengaluru HospetCityHosapeteTungabadhra Dam near HospetNickname s Steel City Back Door of VijayanagaraHospetLocation in Karnataka IndiaCoordinates 15 16 08 N 76 23 27 E 15 2689 N 76 3909 E 15 2689 76 3909Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictVijayanagaraTalukasHospet Harapanahalli Hagaribommanahalli Huvinahadagali Kudligi KotturEstablished1520 503 years ago 1520 Founded byKrishnadevarayaNamed forNagalapuraGovernment TypeCity Municipal Council BodyCMCArea 1 City70 12 km2 27 07 sq mi Elevation479 m 1 572 ft Population 2011 1 City206 167 Rank224th India 14th Karnataka Density2 900 km2 7 600 sq mi Metro244 048Languages OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN583 201 02 03 11 23 25Telephone code08394Vehicle registrationKA 35 Contents 1 History 2 About 3 Demographics 3 1 Languages 4 ReferencesHistory EditHospet was built in 1520 AD by Krishna Deva Raya one of the prominent rulers of Vijayanagara Empire He built the city in honor of his mother Naagalaambika The city was originally named Naagalapura however people referred to the city as Hosa Pete which means New City The area between Hampi and Hospet is still called Naagalapura This was the main entrance to the city of Vijayanagara for travellers coming from the west coast The current MLA for this area is Anand Singh 3 The government approved a request to rename the city in October 2014 and Hospet was renamed Hosapete on 1 November 2014 4 The city currently holds the nation s tallest flagpole During the Independence day on August 15 2022 Hospet hoisted the tallest national flag on a 405 ft 123 m pole 5 nbsp 60 years for T B DAMAbout EditHospet is well connected to several important cities in India Ballari is located approximately 60 km 37 mi away Hosapete Junction railway station lies on Hubballi Guntakal railway line 6 The nearest airport from the city is Jindal Vidyanagar airport Bellary airport approximately 30 km 19 mi away from Hospet which serves flights to and from Bangalore and Hyderabad every day Bangalore is 330 km 210 mi away In addition the city has a well developed market area Hospet is a well known tourist destination mainly due to its proximity to Hampi and Tungabhadra Dam The Municipal Ground is good for evening walks the sports club occasional exhibitions and is also surrounded by snacks counters Demographics EditAccording to the 2011 census the total population of Hospet was 206 167 of which 102 668 are male and 103 499 are female The town has an average literacy rate of 79 30 with male literacy at 85 95 and female literacy at 72 74 In Hospet 13 46 of the population is under 6 years of age Religions in HospetReligion PercentHindus 71 Muslims 20 Christians 3 3 Jain 5 Others 0 7 Distribution of religions Includes Sikhs 0 2 Buddhists lt 0 2 Languages Edit Languages of Hospet City 2011 Census Kannada 38 50 Telugu 26 32 Urdu 25 04 Others 10 14 References Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hospet a b District Census Handbook Bellary PDF Census of India The Registrar General amp Census Commissioner p 22 Archived from the original PDF on 14 November 2016 Retrieved 6 November 2016 Slr Metaliks Limited Connect2India 2020 Since its inception in 2005 in Hospet the steel city of Karnataka SLR Metaliks has invested in innovation and has emerged as a touchstone of quality Mine lessees slug it out in Vijayanagar The Hindu 2 May 2013 Probhu Nagesh 1 November 2014 Good morning Bengaluru 12 cities in State to have new names from today The Hindu Maralihalli Basavaraj 15 August 2022 Karnataka Tricolour to be hoisted on 405 foot pole on Independence Day The Times of India Hosapete to Hubli Trains Details Hospet xyz Retrieved 27 June 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hospet amp oldid 1178681015, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
