Munirabad | |
Other Name: | Huligi |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka#India |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Karnataka, India |
Coordinates: | 15.31°N 76.33°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Koppal |
Governing Body: | Municipal Council Of Munirabad |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 4.43 |
Elevation M: | 476 |
Population Total: | 8672 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Demonym: | Munirabadi |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Kannada |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code: | 583233 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 08539 |
Registration Plate: | KA37 |
Munirabad, also called Huligi, is a Town in the Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
According to the 2001 Indian census,[1] Munirabad had a population of 8,113. 12% of inhabitants were under 6. Males constituted 51% of the population. Munirabad had an average literacy rate of 75%, considerably higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy surpassed that of females, at 82% compared to 68%.
Munirabad's economy is primarily industrial.
Munirabad is situated at Tungabhadra Dam, known for its Independence Day celebration's and Park's.
Munirabad Dam also has "Lake view" and "Pampavana Garden".[2]
Munirabad is situated near to Hosapete.
The two banks to Tungabhadra Dam are TB Dam and Munirabad Dam.
Munirabad comes besides National Highway 67 (NH 67, previously National Highway 63), on way to Hospet - Koppal.
Munirabad Dam is a project area that includes Japan style Garden - Pampavana, High-level Canal, Low-level Canal, school's, GOVT General hospital, and Indra-bhavan. The Munirabad project area also contains offices of different departments such as Irrigation Department, KPTCl, kPCL, and PWD and Horticulture departments, Guest Houses, Dhabas around Area, and Vishweshraya Function hall.
Munirabad has a power generating station from KPCL and is called Powerhouse.
Places of worship include Ganesha Temple, Banni Mahankali Temple, Mosques, Church, and the Hanuman Temple.
Munirabad can be reached by bus from Hosapete (8 km) or Koppal (20 km). Train stations include Hosapete or Munirabad-RS.
When Rama and Laxman were seeking to find Sita Mata, they met Shabri, who was a devotee of Lord Rama, at Pampa Sarover, very near Munirabad. Bali Kila (Bali's Fort) is also situated near this place. Rishyamookh Hill is where Lord Rama and Hanuman met for the first time.
"Huligamma Devi" is the deity for Huligi and the village name Huligi is derived from the same goddess name.
Munirabad is a popular pilgrimage site. References to Munirabad are found in the Ramayana.