Koppal

Koppal district (Kannada ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ) is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. In the past Koppal was referred to as 'Kopana Nagara'. Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. It is situated approximately 38 km away. Anegundi, is also a famous travel destination.

Koppal is a town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hillocks and was an important town in the history of Karnataka, popularly known as Kopana Nagar. It contains historical locations such as Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a religious shrine) and the Maley Mallappa Temple and one more religious place Peer Pasha Quadri in koppal town near by paltan street and one more mardan ali dargha.

Geography

Koppal(or Koppala, kannada : ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ) is located at 15.35°N 76.15°E. It has an average elevation of 530 metres (1738 ft). It has script of rular Ashok. and dry area in the hyderabad karnataka.
 

History

Koppal, now a district headquarters is ancient Kopana a major holy place of the Jainas. Palkigundu is described as the Indrakila parvata of epic fame and there is an ancient Shiva temple called the Male Malleshwara. There are two Ashokan inscriptions at Palkigundu and Gavimatha. It was the capital of a branch of Shilaharas under the Chalukya's of Kalyan. In Shivaji's times it was one of the eight prants or revenue divisions of Southern Maratha Country. During India's First War of Independence Mundargi Bheema Rao and Hammige Kenchanagouda died fighting the British here in June 1858. Kinhal 13 km away from Koppal is famous for its traditional colourful lacquerware work.

Cities & Towns in Koppal District

• Gangavathi
• Kanakagiri
• Karatagi
• Koppal
• Kuknoor
• Kushtagi
• Munirabad
• Yalaburga

Geography

The district occupies an area of 7,190 km² and has a population of 1,196,089, which 16.58% were urban as of 2001.

The Koppal district was formed after split of Raichur district.

Taluks

Koppal district has following four talukas-

1. Koppal.
2. Gangavathi.
3. Yelbarga.
4. Kushtagi.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,Koppal had a population of 56,145. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Koppal has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 54%. In Koppal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.