Koppal
Koppal is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. It was carved out of Raichur District and came into existance on 01-04-1998. It is situated between 15° 09' 00" to 16° 03' 30" North Latitude and 75° 47' 30" to 76° 48' 10" East Longitude.This district is surrounded by Raichur district in the east, Gadag district in the West, Bagalkot district in the north, Bellary district in the south.
It consists of four talukas viz : Koppal, Gangavathi, Kushtagi & Yelburga.
The total population of Koppal district is 11.93 lakhs (as per 2001 census) among which 9.95 lakhs from rural area and 1.98 lakhs from Urban area. The district is having sex ratio of 982 per 1000 males. The leteracy level of the distrit is 62.39%. Population Density is 216 per Sq.Km.
History
The history of Koppal can be traced back to the kingdoms of Shathavahanas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Chalukya Dynasties. The name of the district i.e. "KOPPAL" is found in the poetic work of the great poet Kavirajamarga (During King Nrupathunga's time of 814-878 A.D.) as "VIDITHA MAHA KOPANA NAGARA". During Ashoka's period, the Jainism gained greater momentum in this region. Therefore, it was called "Jainkashi". In twelth century A.D. Veerashaivaism of Social Reformer Basaveshwara became popular. The present Gavi Math of Koppal has great attraction.Anegundi of Gangavathi Taluk was the first capital of great Vijayanagara Dynasty. The old palace and fort still exist where annual festival called "Anegundi Utsava" is being celebrated in a befitting manner every year. The other important historical places of Koppal district are Itagi, Kukanoor, Madinoor, Indrakeela Parvatha, Kanakagiri, Pura, Chikkabenakal, Hirebenakal & Huligi.
Before Independence, Koppal was under the Nizam of Hyderabad. India got Independence on 15th August 1947, since Koppal was part of Hyderabad region, the people of the region had to struggle further to attain Independence from the clutches of Hyderabad Nizam. On 18th September, 1948, the Hyderabad-Karnataka got independence from Nizam. Since then until 01-04-1998, Koppal District was in Raichur District of Gulbarga Revenue Division. On 01-04-1998, Koppal district consisting of four taluks viz. Koppal, Gangavathi, Kushtagi & Yelburga came into being.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 200860 Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Kushtagi Taluk
61 Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 3 Gangawati Taluk (Part) 3 Marali, 4 Siddapur, 5 Karatagi, 6 Kanakagiri, 7 Navali and 8. Hulihyder Circles.
62 Gangawati Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Koppal Taluk (Part) 3 Irkalgada Circle 3 Gangawati Taluk (Part) 1 Gangavathi and 2 Venkatagiri Circles.
63 Yelburga Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1 Yelburga Taluk
64 Koppal Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Koppal Taluk (Part) 1 Koppal, 2 Alavandi (Kavalur) and 4 Hitnal Circles.