Bidar taluk

Located in the northernmost part of Karnataka state, Bidar taluk spans 926 square kilometers with an elevation of 710 meters above sea level.

The region, formerly known as Viduranagara, underwent governance transitions from the Mauryas through the Bahmanis, who established their capital here in 1425.

Bidar taluk maintains its agricultural identity with 611 square kilometers of cultivated land, where farmers primarily depend on wells and boreholes for irrigation.

The taluk contains 124 villages, 29 hamlets, 33 Gram Panchayats, and receives an annual rainfall of 998 millimeters through seven monitoring stations.

The population distribution shows a notable urban-rural divide, with literacy rates reaching 87 percent in urban areas versus 65 percent in rural sectors.

Location: Bidar district

Elevation above the sea: 710 m

GPS coordinates: 17.88330,77.46670

Latest update: March 24, 2025 05:41