This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Yadgir.
Yadgir District is one of the 31 districts of Karnataka state in southern India.This district was carved out of Kalaburagi district as the 30th district of Karnataka on 10 April 2010.[1]Yadgir town is the administrative headquarters of the district.[2] The district occupies an area of 5,160.88 km2 (1,992.63 sq mi).
Yadgir district is very rich in cultural traditions. The vast stretch of fertile black soil of the district is known for bumper red gram and jowar crops. The district is the Daal bowl of the state. The district is also known for cluster of cement industries and a distinct stone popularly known as "Malakheda Stone".
Two main rivers, Krishna and Bhima, and a few tributaries flow in this region. The upper Krishna project and Shahapur Taluka in Bendebembali "Core Green Sugar Factory yet to be started. Yadgir which is known the cement, textile, leather, and chemical production in the industrial sectors. The Agriculture College located in Bheemarayana Gudi (B.Gudi).[3]
Yadgir district MapYadgir district Vidhana Sabha constituencies Map
The district comprises six taluks: Shahapur, Wadgera, Hunasagi, Surapura, Yadgir and Gurmatkal.[2] The district has 16 hoblies, 117 Gram Panchayats, 519 villages (inhabited & uninhabited) and four municipalities.
HistoryEdit
Prehistoric rock drawings in Balichakra near Yadgir townYadgir Fort in 2019
Yadgir, popularly called as "Yadavagiri" by the local people, has deep roots in history. The famous dynasties of the south, the Satavahanas, the Chalukyas of Badami, the Rastrakutas all ruled over this area. From 1347 to 1425 it was the capital of the Yadava dynasty. Shahis, the Adil shahis, the Nizam Shahis have ruled over the district.[3]
In 1504 Yadgiri (Gulbarga) was permanently annexed to Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur. In 1657 with the invasion of Mir Jumla it passed into the hands of Mughals. Later with the establishment of Asaf Jahi Dynasty of Hyderabad (1724–1948) Yadgir and Gulbarga were under it. In 1863 when Nizam Government formed Jillabandi, Surpur (Shorapur) became district headquarters, with nine Talukas of which Gulbarga was one of them. In 1873 Gulbarga was formed into Separate district with seven taluks. With reorganization of states in 1956 Gulbarga became Part of Karnataka State and Divisional headquarters. Yadgiri came under Gulbarga district.[3]
The cabinet meeting held at Gulbarga on 26 September 2008 resolved that Yadgir would be formed as new district. Accordingly, the Chief Minister declared Yadgir as new district. The Government appointed an IAS officer as Special Officer for Yadgir district until the final notification of district was published in the Karnataka Gazette. Although the Government issued Gazette Notification declared Yadgir a district of Karnataka State on 26 December 2009, it did not take effect until 30 December 2009.[3]
According to the 2011 census Yadgir district has a population of 1,174,271,[6] roughly equal to the nation of Timor-Leste[7] or the US state of Rhode Island.[8] This gives it a ranking of 404th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 224 inhabitants per square kilometre (580/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 22.67%. Yadgir has a sex ratio of 987 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 51.83%. 18.79% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23.28% and 12.51% of the population respectively.[6]
At the time of the 2011 census, 74.06% of the population spoke Kannada, 11.97% Urdu, 6.39% Lambadi, 5.20% Telugu and 1.11% Hindi as their first language.[9]
EducationEdit
It has 1,024 primary schools, 149 high schools, 40 pre-university colleges, six degree colleges, and 1 polytechnic institute.
Yadgir district has 933 primary schools, out of which 464 are lower primary schools, 469 are higher primary schools and 121 high school having classes VIII to X, which are run by education department. There are 1223 Anganwadi centers run by the Department of Women & Child Development. 605 schools provide lower primary education. Out of 605 schools, 464 schools are run by education department, 1 school by social welfare department, 3 are aided schools and 137 are unaided schools. 587 Schools are providing higher primary education. Out of 587 schools 469 schools are run by education department, 15 schools are run by social welfare department, 26 schools are aided schools, and 77 are unaided schools. 200 Schools are providing High school education. Out of 200 schools, 119 schools are run by education department, 16 schools are run by social welfare department, 15 schools are aided schools and 50 are unaided schools.
A project to support high schools to integrate Information and communications technology[clarification needed] with teaching-learning has been launched with the education department, this includes use of free and open source applications like Geogebra, Phet, and Freemind. Participating schools include GHS Honagera. The project Kalike Samrudhi Upakrama involves an umbrella of NGOs including Kalike, and IT for Change.
Medical facilitiesEdit
The district has three hospitals, three ayurvedic hospitals, 37 public health centres, six community health centers, 20 dispensaries and 120 family welfare sub-centers.
Places to visitEdit
Yadgir Fort
Lumbini Park, Yadgir
The Dhab Dabi waterfall is about 5 km from Gurmitkal and about 30 km from Yadgir.
Chintanalli is famous for the temple of Lord Gavi Siddeshwara where the lord resides in a cave with natural water flowing over the temple and falling at the entrance; those entering the temple must walk through this waterfall. There is also a bridge constructed across the Bheema river, which is some 4 km from the city well connected by road.
Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur taluk consists of four hills.
The tomb of Sufi saint Syed Khundmir Bukhari in Sagar is also known as "Ankus Khan Wali".
Kanaganahalli - The ancient Buddhist archeological site where the only ever found sculpture depicting King Ashoka with his family was found
Sannati - One of the 54 Shakti Peethas, with more than 2500 year old history & the presiding goddess is mother Chandrala Parameshwari
Abbetumkur - The divine place of samadhi of Shri Vishwaradhya, A yogi of highest order belonging to Dashamahavidya Sadhana to be specific Maa Bagulamukhi
Vibhutihalli - village next to Shahapur city with paleolithic stone structures which were used for calculating time & celestial positions
Kollur Bridge - A small village next to Krishna river where the great Kohinoor diamond was found
Gogi Chanda Saheb Darga - The Muslim holy site where the bodies of founder of Bijapur Adil Shahi Sultanates & his next 3 generations have been buried
Shorapur Palace - Also known as surpur ,the kings of Shorapur were the first kings to defeat sultan Aurangzeb & Aurangzeb himself gave letter of appreciation to the kings which is still on display in the palace
Hunasigi - The stone age archeological site where more than 15000 multipurpose stone tools, made up of brown chert were found here & is recognized as older stone age site than Pallavaram of Tamilnadu
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This article is about the district For its eponymous headquarters see Yadgir Yadgir District is one of the 31 districts of Karnataka state in southern India This district was carved out of Kalaburagi district as the 30th district of Karnataka on 10 April 2010 1 Yadgir town is the administrative headquarters of the district 2 The district occupies an area of 5 160 88 km2 1 992 63 sq mi Yadgir districtDistrict of KarnatakaBhima river at SannatiNicknames Girinagara Daal Bowl of stateLocation in KarnatakaCoordinates 16 45 N 77 08 E 16 75 N 77 13 E 16 75 77 13Country IndiaStateKarnatakaFormation10 April 2010Founded byGovernment of KarnatakaHeadquartersYadgirTalukasShahpur Surpur Yadgir Gurmitkal Hunsgi WadgeraGovernment Deputy Commissioner amp District MagistrateR Snehal IAS Area Total5 234 km2 2 021 sq mi Population 2011 Total1 174 271 Density220 km2 580 sq mi Languages OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST Vehicle registrationKA 33Websiteyadgir wbr nic wbr inYadgir district is very rich in cultural traditions The vast stretch of fertile black soil of the district is known for bumper red gram and jowar crops The district is the Daal bowl of the state The district is also known for cluster of cement industries and a distinct stone popularly known as Malakheda Stone Two main rivers Krishna and Bhima and a few tributaries flow in this region The upper Krishna project and Shahapur Taluka in Bendebembali Core Green Sugar Factory yet to be started Yadgir which is known the cement textile leather and chemical production in the industrial sectors The Agriculture College located in Bheemarayana Gudi B Gudi 3 Contents 1 Divisions 2 History 3 Demographics 4 Education 5 Medical facilities 6 Places to visit 7 References 8 External linksDivisions Edit nbsp Yadgir district Map nbsp Yadgir district Vidhana Sabha constituencies MapThe district comprises six taluks Shahapur Wadgera Hunasagi Surapura Yadgir and Gurmatkal 2 The district has 16 hoblies 117 Gram Panchayats 519 villages inhabited amp uninhabited and four municipalities History Edit nbsp Prehistoric rock drawings in Balichakra near Yadgir town nbsp Yadgir Fort in 2019Yadgir popularly called as Yadavagiri by the local people has deep roots in history The famous dynasties of the south the Satavahanas the Chalukyas of Badami the Rastrakutas all ruled over this area From 1347 to 1425 it was the capital of the Yadava dynasty Shahis the Adil shahis the Nizam Shahis have ruled over the district 3 In 1504 Yadgiri Gulbarga was permanently annexed to Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur In 1657 with the invasion of Mir Jumla it passed into the hands of Mughals Later with the establishment of Asaf Jahi Dynasty of Hyderabad 1724 1948 Yadgir and Gulbarga were under it In 1863 when Nizam Government formed Jillabandi Surpur Shorapur became district headquarters with nine Talukas of which Gulbarga was one of them In 1873 Gulbarga was formed into Separate district with seven taluks With reorganization of states in 1956 Gulbarga became Part of Karnataka State and Divisional headquarters Yadgiri came under Gulbarga district 3 The cabinet meeting held at Gulbarga on 26 September 2008 resolved that Yadgir would be formed as new district Accordingly the Chief Minister declared Yadgir as new district The Government appointed an IAS officer as Special Officer for Yadgir district until the final notification of district was published in the Karnataka Gazette Although the Government issued Gazette Notification declared Yadgir a district of Karnataka State on 26 December 2009 it did not take effect until 30 December 2009 3 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop p a 1901296 302 1911323 617 0 89 1921297 917 0 82 1931332 354 1 10 1941355 577 0 68 1951407 214 1 37 1961435 838 0 68 1971531 213 2 00 1981638 385 1 85 1991796 031 2 23 2001956 180 1 85 20111 174 271 2 08 source 4 Religions in Yadgir district 2011 5 Religion PercentHinduism 84 99 Islam 13 23 Christianity 0 74 Buddhism 0 68 Other or not stated 0 36 According to the 2011 census Yadgir district has a population of 1 174 271 6 roughly equal to the nation of Timor Leste 7 or the US state of Rhode Island 8 This gives it a ranking of 404th in India out of a total of 640 The district has a population density of 224 inhabitants per square kilometre 580 sq mi Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 2011 was 22 67 Yadgir has a sex ratio of 987 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 51 83 18 79 of the population lives in urban areas Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23 28 and 12 51 of the population respectively 6 Languages of Yadgir district 2011 9 Kannada 74 06 Urdu 11 97 Lambadi 6 39 Telugu 5 20 Hindi 1 11 Others 1 27 At the time of the 2011 census 74 06 of the population spoke Kannada 11 97 Urdu 6 39 Lambadi 5 20 Telugu and 1 11 Hindi as their first language 9 Education EditIt has 1 024 primary schools 149 high schools 40 pre university colleges six degree colleges and 1 polytechnic institute Yadgir district has 933 primary schools out of which 464 are lower primary schools 469 are higher primary schools and 121 high school having classes VIII to X which are run by education department There are 1223 Anganwadi centers run by the Department of Women amp Child Development 605 schools provide lower primary education Out of 605 schools 464 schools are run by education department 1 school by social welfare department 3 are aided schools and 137 are unaided schools 587 Schools are providing higher primary education Out of 587 schools 469 schools are run by education department 15 schools are run by social welfare department 26 schools are aided schools and 77 are unaided schools 200 Schools are providing High school education Out of 200 schools 119 schools are run by education department 16 schools are run by social welfare department 15 schools are aided schools and 50 are unaided schools A project to support high schools to integrate Information and communications technology clarification needed with teaching learning has been launched with the education department this includes use of free and open source applications like Geogebra Phet and Freemind Participating schools include GHS Honagera The project Kalike Samrudhi Upakrama involves an umbrella of NGOs including Kalike and IT for Change Medical facilities EditThe district has three hospitals three ayurvedic hospitals 37 public health centres six community health centers 20 dispensaries and 120 family welfare sub centers Places to visit EditYadgir Fort Lumbini Park Yadgir The Dhab Dabi waterfall is about 5 km from Gurmitkal and about 30 km from Yadgir Chintanalli is famous for the temple of Lord Gavi Siddeshwara where the lord resides in a cave with natural water flowing over the temple and falling at the entrance those entering the temple must walk through this waterfall There is also a bridge constructed across the Bheema river which is some 4 km from the city well connected by road Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur taluk consists of four hills The tomb of Sufi saint Syed Khundmir Bukhari in Sagar is also known as Ankus Khan Wali Kanaganahalli The ancient Buddhist archeological site where the only ever found sculpture depicting King Ashoka with his family was foundSannati One of the 54 Shakti Peethas with more than 2500 year old history amp the presiding goddess is mother Chandrala ParameshwariAbbetumkur The divine place of samadhi of Shri Vishwaradhya A yogi of highest order belonging to Dashamahavidya Sadhana to be specific Maa BagulamukhiVibhutihalli village next to Shahapur city with paleolithic stone structures which were used for calculating time amp celestial positionsKollur Bridge A small village next to Krishna river where the great Kohinoor diamond was foundGogi Chanda Saheb Darga The Muslim holy site where the bodies of founder of Bijapur Adil Shahi Sultanates amp his next 3 generations have been buriedShorapur Palace Also known as surpur the kings of Shorapur were the first kings to defeat sultan Aurangzeb amp Aurangzeb himself gave letter of appreciation to the kings which is still on display in the palaceHunasigi The stone age archeological site where more than 15000 multipurpose stone tools made up of brown chert were found here amp is recognized as older stone age site than Pallavaram of TamilnaduRaichur Lok Sabha constituency References Edit Yadgir becomes State s 30th district The Hindu 30 December 2009 Archived from the original on 7 November 2012 a b Sivanandan T V 30 December 2009 Yadgir district to become reality today The Hindu Archived from the original on 23 August 2011 a b c d Yadgir History Official Website of Yadgir District Government of Karnataka Archived from the original on 16 July 2014 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901 Table C 01 Population by Religion Karnataka censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 a b District Census Handbook Yadgir PDF censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 US Directorate of Intelligence Country Comparison Population Archived from the original on 13 June 2007 Retrieved 1 October 2011 Timor Leste 1 177 834 July 2011 est 2010 Resident Population Data United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on 1 January 2011 Rhode Island 1 052 567 a b Table C 16 Population by Mother Tongue Karnataka www censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yadgir district Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yadgir district amp oldid 1180650122, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
