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Is Hubli and Dharwad same?
While Dharwad is the administrative headquarters, the city of Hubli, situated about 20 km (12 mi) south-east of Dharwad, is the commercial centre and business hub of North Karnataka. The cities have a single municipal corporation called Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC).
What is the old name of Hubli?
Rayara Hubli
History. Rayara Hubli, also called ‘Eleya Purvada Halli’ or ‘Purballi’, was the old Hubli, where there is a Bhavani Shankara temple and Jain basati. Under Vijayanagara Rayas, Rayara Hubli grew as a commercial centre, famous for trade in cotton, saltpetre and iron.
Is Hubli a district or taluk?
Dharwad District is divided into five talukas: Dharwad, Hubli, Kalghatgi, Kundgol and Navalgund.
Where is Dharwad in India map?
Dharwad (/dhɑːrwɑːd/), also known as Dharwar, is a city located in the north western part of the Indian state of Karnataka….Dharwad.
| Dharwad Dharwar | |
|---|---|
| Dharwad Location in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates: 15°27′30″N 75°00′30″ECoordinates: 15°27′30″N 75°00′30″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
What is the area of Dharwad?
1,647 mi²
Dharwad/Area
When was Dharwad formed?
The population of Hubli-Dharwad is 943,857 according to 2011 Census. Hubli: Under the Government of India Act of 1850, the Hubli-Municipal council was established on 15 August 1855. Dharwad: The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856.
Who invented Dharwad?
Dharwad
| Dharwad Dharwar | |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dharwad |
| Founded by | Bahmani Sultanates |
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Is Dharwad rural or urban?
Dharwad District Population of Rural and Urban The district has an total area of 4,260 sq km., 301 sq km is urban and 3959 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Dharwad, 2,050,196 in the district, 1,049,539 are in urban area and 797,484 are in rural area.
In which state Dharwad is located?
Karnataka
Dharwad/State
What is the name of the Dharwar railway station?
The station code name of Dharwar is ‘DWR’. As part of one of the busiest and populated Indian states, Karnataka, the Dharwar railway station is known amongst the top hundred train ticket booking and train traveling stations of the Indian Railway. The total number of trains that pass through Dharwar (DWR) junction is 118.
Where is Dharwad located?
Dharwad is located in the north western part of Karnataka. Geographically, Dharwad is surrounded by Gadag in the east, Belagavi in the north, Uttara Kannada in the southwest and Haveri in the south.
What is the major language spoken in Dharwad district?
Kannada is the major language spoken in Dharwad District. Dharwad is the city where the first fight for unification of Karnataka – Karnataka Ekikarana – was staged. Hence, it holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Karnataka, especially North Karnataka.
What are the temples in Dharwad city?
Temples inside Dharwad city: Mailara Devi temple, Panduranga temple, Raghavendra Swamy Matha, Dattatreya Temple, Veerabhadra and Ulavi Basappa temple, Someshwara Temple, Nuggikeri Hanuman and Vyasaraja Hanuman T