Munirabad

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Munirabad
Huligi
Town
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Munirabad
Location in Karnataka, India
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Munirabad
Munirabad (India)
Coordinates: 15°19′N76°20′E / 15.31°N 76.33°E / 15.31; 76.33
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Karnataka
District Koppal
Government
  BodyMunicipal Council Of Munirabad
Area
  Total4.43 km2 (1.71 sq mi)
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total8,672
  Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Demonym Munirabadi
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code08539
Vehicle registration KA37

Munirabad, also called Huligi, is a Town in the Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

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Demographics

According to the 2001 Indian census, [1] Munirabad had a population of 8,113. 12% of inhabitants were under 6. Males constituted 51% of the population. Munirabad had an average literacy rate of 75%, considerably higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy surpassed that of females, at 82% compared to 68%.

Economy

Munirabad's economy is primarily industrial.

Geography

Munirabad is situated at Tungabhadra Dam, known for its Independence Day celebration's and Park's.

Munirabad Dam also has "Lake view" and "Pampavana Garden". [2]

Munirabad is situated near to Hosapete.

The two banks to Tungabhadra Dam are TB Dam and Munirabad Dam.

Munirabad comes besides National Highway 67 (NH 67, previously National Highway 63), on way to Hospet - Koppal.

Facilities

Munirabad Dam is a project area that includes Japan style Garden - Pampavana, High-level Canal, Low-level Canal, school's, GOVT General hospital, and Indra-bhavan. The Munirabad project area also contains offices of different departments such as Irrigation Department, KPTCl, kPCL, and PWD and Horticulture departments, Guest Houses, Dhabas around Area, and Vishweshraya Function hall.

Munirabad has a power generating station from KPCL and is called Powerhouse.

Places of worship include Ganesha Temple, Banni Mahankali Temple, Mosques, Church, and the Hanuman Temple.

Transport

Munirabad can be reached by bus from Hosapete (8 km) or Koppal (20 km). Train stations include Hosapete or Munirabad-RS.

History

When Rama and Laxman were seeking to find Sita Mata, they met Shabri, who was a devotee of Lord Rama, at Pampa Sarover, very near Munirabad. Bali Kila (Bali's Fort) is also situated near this place. Rishyamookh Hill is where Lord Rama and Hanuman met for the first time.

Places of interest

"Huligamma Devi" is the deity for Huligi and the village name Huligi is derived from the same goddess name.

Munirabad is a popular pilgrimage site. References to Munirabad are found in the Ramayana.

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References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. "Miscellany". Deccan Herald. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2023.