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Ramdurg
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Ramdurg
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°57′N75°18′E / 15.95°N 75.3°E / 15.95; 75.3
CountryIndia
State Karnataka
District Belagavi district
Founded1799
(224 years ago)
 (1799)
Named for Lord Ram
Government
  Type Panchayat Samiti
Area
  Total3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total39,841
  Density8,915.97/km2 (23,092.3/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
591123
Telephone code08335
Vehicle registration KA 69
Website ramdurgatown.mrc.gov.in

Ramdurg is a town in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name of the town derives from Rama,[ not verified in body ] as it is believed[ according to whom? ] that Lord Ram, lived here during his exile. The town gives its name to Ramdurg taluka, a subdivision of Belgaum district.

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History

The royal state of Ramdurg, founded in 1799, was one of the non-salute princely states of British India under the Bombay Presidency and later the Deccan States Agency. The Konkanasth dynasty area measures 438 square kilometres (169 sq mi). According to the 1901 census, the population was 37,848. [1] Ramdurg acceded to the Dominion of India on 8 March 1948, and is currently part of Karnataka state.

Location

Ramdurg is known for its hills, sugar factories, river and trekking. There are many important places near Ramdurg, such as Shabari Kolla, Godachi, Navilu Teerth, Big Shiva Statue, Hoovina Kolla, Sunnal Hanumappa, Megundappan Kolla, Ramdurg Forts and Toragal Forts. Almost all villages that come under Ramdurg talluk are historic places.

Demographics

According to the national census, the town had a population of 29,651 in 1991, rising to 36,649 in 2001 and declining to 34,800 in 2011. The population is virtually equal between males and females. [2] The town is considered 100% urban. [2]

The unemployment rate is 60%, well above the national average of 3.46%. There is 37.5% "usually employed", 4.6% "casually employed" and 57.9% not employed. [2] These terms describing levels of employment are from the Indian census process.

The 2011 census indicated a relatively high literacy rate. Although there are different numbers with a declining trend, the official census in 2011 reported that 81.8% of the local residents were literate. [2]

Culture

Godachi Fair at Godachi, 16 km (9.9 mi) from Ramdurg, is a major fair of the district held in December, attracting people from Siddu Khanpeth, Torgal, Halolli, Sunnal, Budnur, Batakurki, Halgatti, Sureban, Katkol, Chandaragi, Salahalli, Obalapura and Mudkavi.

Moharm festival is held at Yarikittur village.

3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away is Sureban and Manihal, a rich holy place which is a popular tourist destination. There are several temples including:

Sureban is also amongst the few places in India where 'ChithaBasma' (Ashes) of Father of Nation Mahathma Gandhiji has been kept.

Sunnal is a small village near Ramdurg, which is 5 km (3.1 mi) from Ramdurg on Belgavi road. This village is the location of a Maruthi Temple, popularly known as "Sunnal Hanumappa", which has an idol of Lord Hanuman from ancient times. It is believed by thousands of devotees that by praying to Lord Hanuman at Sunnal, one will be blessed twice by the lord Hanuman as his idol is seen by the devotees by both eyes. The stretch of forest along Sunnal and Halloli has bears known as "Sunnal Karadi" or "Sunnal Kaddi" in Kannada. Most famous local fare war

venkateshwar (vekappana teru) which teru (ತೇರು) it will turn full one round in right side direction it was most famous

Its precise location is Dodamangadi Tree Park (Mullur Gudda), which stands 2.3km from Ramdurg. • The statue was unveiled in 2018, and draws hundreds of thousands of devotees, tourists, and visitors to date. • It was raised to commemorate the Mahashivaratri festival that year. • At 78 feet tall, this is one of India’s tallest Shiva Murti statues. • Ramdurg’s Shiva Murti cost the state around INR 1.5 Crore to construct. • Working on the statue’s every nuance and detail were Sridhar Murthy and his family, skilled artisans all.

Statue of Lord Shiva on the outskirts of Ramdurg. [3]

Hospitals

Hospitals within Ramdurg include:Kulgod Multispeciality Hospital Biggest hospital for all specialities in ramdurga. Others include Shree Sai Multispeciality Dental Hospital, Apte Hospital, Bilagi Hospital, Government Hospital, Kulkarni Hospital, Dhoot Hospital, Agadi Hospital, Kanbur Hospital, Kambi Hospital, Patavardan Hospital, Guru Hospital, Pavate Hospital, Gunda Pediatric Hospital and many more.

Transport

The closest airport is Belgaum Airport at distances of 77 and 98 km (48 and 61 mi).

The closest railway stations are Bagalkot railway station and Hubli-Dharwad railway station at distances of 40 and 90 km (25 and 56 mi).

The closest cities in the district are Dharwad , Belgaum, and Bagalkot, at distances of 70–100 km (43–62 mi).

The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) bus facility connects to major cities of Karnataka and also Pune, Aurungabad, Tuljapur and south Maharashtra.

VRL Logistics provides private bus services from Ramdurg to Bangalore .

Education

Schools within Ramdurg include: Adarsha vidyalaya ,C.D. Hallyal High School, Taluka Anjuman High School, Government Urdu High School, Pragati Vidyalaya, Samarpana vdyapeetha, Government Boys and Girls School, Vidya Prasark Samiti school, Basaveshawar High School, Cambridge English Medium School, C.S. Bembalagi Science College, Smt. I.S. Yadawad Govt. First Grade degree College, Govt. P.U. College, Smt. Nagamma Kulgod Para Medical Sciences. Many more schools exist within Ramdurg.

Banks

Many banks are present in Ramdurg, such as State Bank of India, Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Co-operative Bank, Union Bank of India, ICICI Bank, IDFC Bank, Syndicate Bank, KVG Bank, Raddi Co-operative Bank, etc.

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