Munirabad Explained

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.

Demographics

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%.

Economy

Munirabad's economy is primarily industrial.

Geography

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.

Facilities

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.

Transport

Munirabad can be reached by bus from Hosapete (8 km) or Koppal (20 km). Train stations include Hosapete or Munirabad-RS.

History

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.

Places of interest

"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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  2. Web site: 2010-04-26 . Miscellany . 2023-02-18 . Deccan Herald . en.