Davangere
Davangere is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. The district is located in the central part of northern Karnataka and lies between 13°5’ and 14°50’ north latitudinal parallels and 75° 30’ and 76° 30’ east longitudinal parallels. The district is bounded by five districts namely Haveri and Shimoga on the west, Bellary on the north, Chitradurga on the east, Chitradurga and Shimoga on the east, and Haveri on the southwest. Tungabhadra River passes through Honnali taluk and later forms natural boundary on the west along Harihar and Harpanhalli borders.The district spans over a total geographical area of 5975.99 square kilometers.
The population of the district according to 2001 Census is 17,90,952 comprising 9,17,705 males and 8,73,247 females.
Davangere district is divided in to 6 talukas namely DAVANAGERE, HARIHAR, HONNALI, CHANNAGIRI, HARAPANAHALLI AND JAGALUR under the charge of Tahsildars which are grouped into two revenue sub-divisions namely Davangere and Harapanahalli under the charge of Assistant Commissioner with headquarters at Davangere and Harapanhalli respectively. Four taluks namely Davangere, Harihar, Honnali and Channagiri come under Davangere Sub-division, and two taluks namely Harapanhalli and Jagalur taluks come under Harapanhalli Sub-division. These six taluks are in turn divided into 267 revenue circles. The district has 918 villages and 6 towns including Davangere and Harihar city municipal councils. As provided in the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act 1993 the district is divided into 230 gram panchayats.
The landscape of Davangere district consists of mainly of vast stretches of plains. The southern part of the district covering Channagiri and Honnali taluks are under malnad area and Davangere and Harihar taluks are covered by low hills and meandering streams. Sasalhalla also known as Sulekerehalla, a major stream flows through Davangere and Harihar taluks. The northern portion consists of vast expanses of plain country. This region is well drained by a number of streams.
The district consists of mainly 3 types of soils, viz., black alluvial soil, red soil with shallow to medium depth gravel and clay soil. The black soil has high water retaining capacity, is self aerating with small to medium depth and rich in clay. It is suitable for crops like cotton, paddy, sugarcane etc. Both black and red soils found in the district are generally fertile.
Davangere district has an agreeable and healthy climate. Within the district the southern belt has a more pleasant weather. The year is usually divided into four seasons. Summer sets in during the second half of February and lasts till the end of May. This season is marked by harsh eastern winds, rising temperatures, whirlwinds, and occasional thunderstorms accompanied by sharp showers. South –west monsoon season stars during early June and lasts till the end of September. This is a period of cool and damp climate. The months of October and November constitute the post monsoon or the north–west monsoon season and this period witnesses a gradual rise in day temperatures and a substantial amount of rainfall as well. The winter season covers the period from December to mid February.
While Channagiri and Honnali blocks coming under Malnad area, have hot summer, pleasant winter and good monsoon, Davangere and Harihar have hot summer, pleasant winter and average rainfall. Harapanhalli and Jagalur blocks have very hot summer, very low rainfall and a pleasant winter.
History
Davangere district carved out of the erstwhile three districts namely Chitradurga, Shimoga and Bellary derives its name from DEVANAGARI.With creation of the new district on 15th August 1997 with Davangere as its headquarters the district was given the name of the headquarters town called DAVANGERE.
History dates back to 1000 AD when Baithur was the capital of Hoysala and Pallava Empire. The name Davangere may have been evolved from the word Davan-kere (Gods Tank). It was once the Royal Stables of the Yousala Dynasty because of abundant supply of feed and water. It was also called Deva-Nagari, as it was one of the biggest townships of the empire.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008103 Jagalur Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 3 Jagalur Taluk 2 Harapanahalli Taluk (Part) 2 Arasikere Circle (Part) Arasikere GP- Arasikere and Thimmalapura. Hosakota GP- Hosakota and Budihalu. Uchhangidurga GP - Uchhangidurga, Chatnihalli GP- Chatnihalli and Ramaghatta. Punabaghatta GP -Punabaghatta and Kallugudi. Tauduru GP- Tauduru and Kayarakatte. Anajigere GP- Anajigere and Madihalli.
104 Harapanahalli Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Harapanahalli Taluk (Part) 1 Kasaba, 3 Telagi and 4 Chigateri Circle 2 Arasikere Circle (Part) Kanchikere GP - Kanchikere and Hallikere. Shingrihalli GP - Shingrihalli and Sathuru. Heremagalagere GP- Heremagalagere and Lakshmipura. Harapanahalli TP
105 Harihar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Harihar Taluk
106 Davanagere North Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Davanagere Taluk (Part) 1. Kasaba Circle (Part) Kakkaragolla GP- 1.Kakkaragolla and 2.Kodihalli. Kadalebalu GP- 1. Kadalebalu, 2. Arasapura, 3. Obajjihalli and 4.Malagondanahalli. Averegolla GP- 1.Averegolla, 2.Devarahatti, 3. Chikkabuddihal and 4. Bhusavanahalli. Kadajji GP - 1. Kadajji, 2. Nagarakatte and 3. Puttaganal , Doddabathi GP- 1. Doddabathi, 2. Halebathi, 3. Neelanahalli and 4. Agasanakatti. Bethur GP - Bethur Aluru GP- Mallapur, Basavanala GP - Lingadahalli and Ramapur. Davanagere (CMC) (Part) Davanagere (CMC) - Ward No.3 to 10 and 26 to 35.
107 Davanagere South Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Davanagere Taluk (Part) 1. Kasaba Circle (Part) Mudhahadadi GP- 1. Mudhahadadi, 2. Jarikatte and 3. Bisleri. Shiramagondanahalli GP – 1. Shiramagondanahalli, 2. Naganuru , Kannagondanahalli GP- 1. Kannagondanahalli, 2. Adereahalli, 3. Kollenahalli, 4. Jadaganahalli, 5. Balluru and 6. Shiraganahalli. Belavanur GP- 1. Belavanur, 2. Turchagatta and 3. Chandrenahalli. Hadadi GP- 1. Hadadi, 2. Javalaghatta and 3. Bhatalakatte. Kukavada GP - Kukavada and Nagarasanahalli. Kaidala GP – Giriyapura, Kaidala and Nayakanhalli, Kurki GP - Bullapur Gopanala GP – Gandamuktenhalli, Davanagere (CMC) (Part) Davanagere (CMC) - Ward No.1, 2 and 11 to 25.
108 Mayakonda Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 6 Channagiri Taluk (Part) 2 Basavapatna-I and 3 Basavapatna-II Circles. 4 Davanagere Taluk (Part)- 2 Anagodu and 3 Mayakonda Circles.
109 Channagiri Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 6 Channagiri Taluk (Part) 1 Kasaba, 4 Santhebennur-I, 5 Santhebennur-II and 6 Ubrani Circles. Channagiri TP
110 Honnali Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 5 Honnali Taluk