Gangavati, Karnataka facts for kids
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Gangavathi
ಭತ್ತದ ನಾಡು
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 Gangavathi
Location in Karnataka
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Koppal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.53 km2 (6.38 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 105,529 |
| • Density | 8,641.2/km2 (22,381/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| PIN |
583 227
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| Telephone | 08533 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-37 |
Gangavati is a lively city in the Koppal district of Karnataka, a state in India. It's a major center for business in the Kalyana-Karnataka region. Gangavati is also the biggest city in the Koppal district, both in size and how many people live there. It's known as the "Land of Paddy" because of its important rice farming.
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Gangavati's Location and Surroundings
Gangavati is located about 406 meters (1,332 feet) above sea level. It is very close to the Tungabhadra Dam, which is a big dam on the Tungabhadra River. This dam helps provide water for farming in the area.
Gangavati is an administrative division called a taluk within the Koppal district. The Koppal district used to be part of the Raichur District.
Villages in Gangavati Taluk
The Gangavati Taluk includes 38 gram panchayats. These are like self-governing villages. They help manage local affairs and services for the people living there.
What Drives Gangavati's Economy?
Gangavati is a busy place for trade and business. It's especially famous for its rice milling industry. This means there are many factories that process rice after it's harvested. The areas around Gangavati are very important for growing paddy, which is rice before it's processed.
Asia's First Rice Technology Park
Gangavati is home to Asia's very first Rice Technology Park. This special park helps improve how rice is grown and processed. It uses new technologies to make rice farming more efficient and productive. This park helps farmers and businesses in the region.
Getting Around Gangavati
Gangavati has good road connections, making it easy to travel to and from the city.
Train Travel in Gangavati
The city has its own Gangavathi railway station. This station is part of the Mahabubnagar-Munirabad railway line. Trains help people and goods move around, connecting Gangavati to other towns and cities.
Who Lives in Gangavati?
According to the 2011 India census, Gangavati had a population of 105,529 people.
- About 51% of the population were males.
- About 49% of the population were females.
The average literacy rate in Gangavati was 57%. This means 57 out of every 100 people could read and write. This was a bit lower than India's national average at that time.
- For males, the literacy rate was 67%.
- For females, it was 48%.
About 15% of the people living in Gangavati were children under 6 years old.
Historical Places Near Gangavati
There are many interesting and old places close to Gangavati.
- Hampi: This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is only about 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Gangavati. Hampi was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It has amazing ancient ruins, including the famous Virupaksha Temple.
- Kanakagiri and Anegundi: These are nearby villages with their own historical importance.
- Nava Brindavana: This place holds the tombs of important spiritual teachers, called gurus.
- Hemagudda: About 12 kilometers (7 miles) away, Hemagudda has a 14th-century fort called Hemagudda Fort. This fort was a safe place during old times. Today, the Dasara celebrations are held in a restored temple there.
See also
In Spanish: Gangawati para niños
