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Ballari
Bellary
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City Corporation
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Bellary Town
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 Ballari
Location in Karnataka
Ballari
Location in India
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| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Hyderabad-Karnataka, Deccan |
| District | Bellary district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Ballari City Corporation |
| Area | |
| • City Corporation | 167.38 km2 (64.63 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,609.68 km2 (621.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • City Corporation | 410,445 |
| • Rank | 95th (India) 5th (Karnataka) |
| • Density | 2,452.17/km2 (6,351.10/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 360,484 |
| Demonym(s) | Ballarians |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | Indian Standard Time |
| Postal Index Number |
583101, 583102, 583103, 583104, 583105, 583152
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| Telephone code | (+91)8392 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-34 |
| Sex ratio | 1.04 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 79% |
Ballari (formerly known as Bellary) is a city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the main city of the Ballari district.
Ballari is home to many large steel factories. One of the biggest in Asia is JSW Vijayanagar, located nearby.
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History of Ballari
For a long time, Ballari was part of a region called Rayalaseema. This area was part of the Madras Presidency, which was a large administrative division under British rule in India. Ballari remained part of Madras Presidency until November 1, 1956.
In 2004, the city's local government, the Ballari city municipal council, was upgraded. It became a city corporation, which means it gained more power to manage the city.
In October 2014, the Indian government approved a plan to change the city's name. On November 1, 2014, "Bellary" was officially renamed "Ballari".
Geography of Ballari
Ballari is located at 15°09′N 76°56′E / 15.15°N 76.93°E. The city sits on a wide, flat plain. This area is known for its rich, dark soil, often called black cotton soil.
The landscape around Ballari is famous for its Granite rocks and hills. The city itself is mainly built around two large granite hills: the Ballari Hill and the Kumbara Gudda.
Ballari Hill is a big rock that is almost 2 miles (3.2 km) around. It stands about 480 feet (146 meters) tall. This rock stretches about 1,150 feet (350 meters) from northeast to southwest. On its east and south sides, there are many scattered boulders. To the west, there is one huge, unbroken rock. The north side is surrounded by bare, rugged ridges.
Kumbara Gudda is another interesting hill. From the southeast, it looks like the side profile of a human face. Because of this, it is also known as Face Hill.
Ballari's Climate
| Climate data for Bellary (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.6 (99.7) |
40.5 (104.9) |
43.0 (109.4) |
45.4 (113.7) |
44.6 (112.3) |
44.7 (112.5) |
39.5 (103.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.4 (101.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.4 (101.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
44.7 (112.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.4 (88.5) |
34.4 (93.9) |
38.1 (100.6) |
40.4 (104.7) |
39.6 (103.3) |
35.3 (95.5) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.2 (86.4) |
34.1 (93.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.7 (72.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 7.0 (44.6) |
8.5 (47.3) |
10.0 (50.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
12.5 (54.5) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.0 (46.4) |
7.0 (44.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 2.9 (0.11) |
2.3 (0.09) |
6.0 (0.24) |
17.2 (0.68) |
54.3 (2.14) |
59.2 (2.33) |
42.6 (1.68) |
70.0 (2.76) |
111.0 (4.37) |
89.0 (3.50) |
39.5 (1.56) |
5.5 (0.22) |
499.5 (19.67) |
| Average rainy days | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 32.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 43 | 37 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 50 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 56 | 50 | 47 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
People of Ballari: Demographics
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1931 | 47,573 | — |
| 1941 | 56,148 | +18.0% |
| 1951 | 70,332 | +25.3% |
| 1961 | 85,673 | +21.8% |
| 1971 | 125,183 | +46.1% |
| 1981 | 201,579 | +61.0% |
| 1991 | 245,391 | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 316,766 | +29.1% |
| 2011 | 410,445 | +29.6% |
| Religions in Ballari City (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 70.33% | |||
| Islam | 26.53% | |||
| Christianity | 1.71% | |||
| Jainism | 0.79% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.65% | |||
A census is like a big count of all the people in a place. According to the 2011 Census of India, Ballari had an urban population of 410,445 people. Out of these, 206,149 were boys and men, and 204,296 were girls and women.
The census also showed that 280,610 people in Ballari could read and write. About 52,413 people were under 7 years old. In 2001, the population was 316,766, showing that the city has grown quite a bit.
Languages Spoken in Ballari
The most common language spoken in Ballari is Kannada, with about 42% of the people speaking it. Telugu is the second most common, spoken by about 25% of the population. Urdu is spoken by about 24% of the people.
Other languages spoken in Ballari include Hindi (3%), Marathi (1.75%), and Tamil (1.69%).
Economy and Industries
Textiles and Garments
Ballari has a long history in the textile industry, especially with cotton.
Cotton Processing
Cotton has been a major crop around Ballari for many years. Because of this, the city has a strong industry for processing cotton. This includes:
- Ginning: Separating cotton fibers from their seeds.
- Spinning: Turning cotton fibers into thread.
- Weaving: Making fabric from the thread.
One of the first steam-powered cotton-spinning mills was built here in 1894. By 1901, it had many machines and employed 520 people. Today, Ballari still has spinning mills and many places that gin and press cotton. People also use hand looms and power looms to make fabric.
Garment Manufacturing
Ballari also has a long history of making clothes. This started during the First World War. Tailors from the Maharashtra region moved to Ballari to sew uniforms for soldiers.
After the war, these tailors started making uniforms for school children. Soon, uniforms made in Ballari became popular all over India.
Today, Ballari is well-known for its denim clothes, both branded and unbranded. Famous brands like Point Blank, Walker, Dragonfly, and Podium are sold across India and even in other countries. There are about 260 denim clothing factories in Ballari, providing jobs for nearly 3,000 families.
Getting Around: Transport
Roadways
Several important roads pass through Ballari. These include National Highway 67 (India), National Highway 150A (India), State Highway 128, and State Highway 132. These roads connect Ballari to other cities and towns.
Rail
Ballari has its own railway station, called Ballari Junction railway station. It is part of the railway line that connects Guntakal and Vasco da Gama. This makes it easy to travel by train to and from Ballari.
Air
The closest airport for commercial flights is Jindal Vijaynagar Airport. This airport helps people travel by air to and from the region.
Notable People from Ballari
See Category:People from Bellary
Many talented people have come from Ballari:
- Kolur Basavanagoud – A politician, educator, and businessperson. He was a Member of Parliament for Ballari.
- Ravi Belagere – An actor, writer, and journalist who published the Hai Bengaluru newspaper.
- Manjula Chellur – The first woman Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.
- Nagarur Gopinath – A pioneer in heart surgery in India. He performed the first successful open heart surgery in India in 1962. He received important awards like the Padma Shri.
- Jayanthi – A famous cinema actress who was born in Ballari.
- Bellary Raghava (1880–1946) – A well-known dramatist (playwright and actor). The Raghava Kala Mandir auditorium in Ballari is named after him.
- Suparna Rajaram – A distinguished professor of psychology at Stony Brook University.
- Tekur Subramanyam – An Indian Freedom Fighter and the first Member of Parliament for Ballari after India gained independence. He was also a political secretary to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
See also
In Spanish: Bellary para niños
