Vijayanagara district
Vijayanagara district is a district located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located at north-eastern part of Karnataka in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. This district was carved out of Bellary district in 2020 to become the 31st district of the state.[1][2]
Vijayanagara district | |
|---|---|
 UNESCO World Heritage site Virupaksha Temple | |
 Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Deccan |
| created | 18 November 2020 |
| Named for | Vijayanagar |
| Headquarters | Hosapete |
| Taluks | Hosapete,Harapanahalli, Kudligi, Hoovina Hadagali, Hagaribommanahalli, Kotturu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Zilla Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,644 km2 (2,179 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,353,628 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | Hospet 0839 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-35 |
It is the home of the former capital of the famous Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi and Virupaksha Temple all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.[3][4]
History
The region was ruled by the Vijayanagara Empire and is home to several historical places.
During British India rule it was part of the Madras presidency. After Indian independence, during the formation of Indian states, while the Formation of Andra in 1953, this region became part of Bellary district of the Mysore state. Presently this district comes under Hyderabad-Karnataka region, that is Northeast part of Karnataka state.
In 2020, six taluks from Bellari district were carved out to form this district making it the 31st district of Karnataka. The B. S. Yediyurappa Government gave approval and notified for the formation of this district on 18 November 2020.
Administration
The district comprises 6 Taluks and 18 hoblis. Hospet is the administrative capital of Vijayanagar district.[5]
Parliament and Assembly Seats
The district is part of the Bellary Constituency, (reserved for STs) and has 5 assembly seats:
88. Hadagali (SC)
89. Hagaribommanahalli (SC)
90. Vijayanagar/Hospet
96. Kudligi (ST)
104. Harpanahalli
The Assembly constituency of Harpanahalli is part of the parliamentary constituency of Davanagere.
Tourism
- Hampi, known for the ruins of Vijayanagara A world heritage site which attracts lakhs of people across the world is situated in the district It is home for the several ruined temples
- Mylara, Mylara Lingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god (Mailara dynasty), a form of the god krishna in Mylara. Mylar was born in " krishna golla " caste. Located at center of karnataka, It is in the extreme south-western corner of Hoovina Hadagali, of Vijayanagara District.
References
- "Cabinet approves boundaries of Vijayanagara district". The Hindu. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "Vijayanagar to be Karnataka's 31st district, BSY Cabinet gives in-principle nod". The New Indian Express. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "Karnataka formalises creation of new Vijayanagara district". The Economic Times. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- Buradikatti, Kumar (19 November 2020). "Ballari set to lose Hampi and more". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "Karnataka cabinet approves borders for new Vijayanagara district". The News Minute. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.