Bagalkot district, Administrative district in Karnataka, India
Bagalkot is an administrative district in North Karnataka spread across the plateau region with ten administrative subdivisions. The area sits at about 524 meters elevation and encompasses varied landscapes and communities.
The district became independent in 1997 when it separated from Vijayapura, yet its roots reach back to the 6th century when it was a center of the Chalukyan Empire. This long history has left marks on the region's landscape and character.
Three rivers cross through the region - Krishna, Ghataprabha, and Malaprabha - meeting at Kudalasangama, which holds deep spiritual meaning for local communities. This convergence has shaped the way people connect with the land and their traditions.
The economy is mainly shaped by agriculture, with farmers growing cotton, jowar, groundnut, and tobacco in nutrient-rich black soil. Visitors can experience the rural way of life and farming practices that define daily activities across the region.
Ancient stone inscriptions suggest the area was once called Bagadige, a name that local tradition credits to Ravana as a gift to his musicians. This mythological connection gives the place a story that locals still share today.
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