Dharwad district, Administrative district in Northwestern Karnataka, India
The district spans 4,265 square kilometers at an elevation of 800 meters, featuring black soil regions and semi-mountainous landscapes near Dharwad city.
The territory passed through multiple ruling periods, including the Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Vijayanagar Empire, before joining Karnataka state in 1956.
The district holds strong connections to Hindustani classical music, with notable musicians Bhimsen Joshi and Kumar Gandharva originating from this region.
The district contains five administrative subdivisions: Dharwad, Hubli, Kalghatgi, Navalgund, and Kundgol, with Hubli Railway Station serving as transportation center.
The University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad developed a specific cotton hybrid variety, known as Dharwad Cotton Hybrid, adapted to local conditions.
Location: Belgaum division
Capital city: Dharwad
Website: http://dharwad.nic.in
Part of: Northwestern Karnataka
Shares border with: Haveri district
Website: http://dharwad.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 15.45752,75.00606
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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