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| name = Shahapur
| name = Shahapur
| other_name = Sagaranadu
| other_name = Sagaranadu
| nickname =
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| image_caption = Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Yadagiri]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Yadgir district|Yadagiri]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Constituency]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Constituency]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Raichur]]
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[[File:Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map - OLD.jpg|thumb|Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk]]

[[File:Shahapur Taluk Panchayat Map - OLD.jpg|thumb|Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk]]
'''Shahapur''' is a city and taluka headquarter located in the [[Yadgir district]] of [[India]]n state of [[Karnataka]]. Shahapur is 597 km north of [[Bangalore]] and well connected by road to [[Gulbarga]] (70 km), [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] (210 km), [[Bidar]] (160 km) and [[Yadgir]] (32 km).
'''Shahapur''' is a city and taluka headquarter located in the [[Yadgir district]] of [[India]]n state of [[Karnataka]]. Shahapur is 597 km north of [[Bangalore]] and well connected by road to [[Gulbarga]] (70 km), [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] (240 km), [[Bidar]] (160 km), [[Raichur]] (90 km) and [[Yadgir]] (32 km).


==Geography==
==Geography==
Shahapur is located at {{Coord|16.7|N|76.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Shahapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 428&nbsp;metres (1404&nbsp;feet).
Shahapur is located at {{Coord|16.7|N|76.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Shahapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 428&nbsp;metres (1404&nbsp;feet).
when you search the karnataka physical map you will see in yadgir district map the hills mentioned by the name ''SHAHAPUR HILLS'' these hills spread along shahapur to surpur taluks.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per 2011 Indian [[census]], Shahapur had a population of 57,129.{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}} Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahapur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 65.38% and also lower than the state literacy which is 67%: shahapur male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahapur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As per the 2011 Indian [[census]], Shahapur had a population of 57,129.{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}} Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahapur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 65.38% and also lower than the state literacy which is 67%: shahapur male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahapur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Shahapur is a Muslim-majority city in Karnataka with 20% Hindus.


==About==
==About==
The Town Municipal Council (TMC) Shahapur was constituted in 1954.and this TMC is upgraded (in.2015)as a (CMC) (City Municipal Council). The CMC has 23 wards and equal number of councilors. Shahapura CMC stretches to an area of 13.65&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Summer Temperature as high as 45 -43 degree Celsius and Winter Temp-27 degree Celsius
The Town Municipal Council (TMC) Shahapur was constituted in 1954 and this TMC is upgraded (in 2015) as a (CMC) (City Municipal Council). The CMC has 32 wards and an equal number of councillors. Shahapura CMC stretches to an area of 13.65&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Summer Temperature as high as 45 -43 degree Celsius and Winter Temp-27 degree Celsius


==Name==
==Name==
As per the mythology the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son in law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called as "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad.As per historians after attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and it was called as "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima river is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.
As per the mythology, the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son-in-law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called "Sagara Sankramanaraya".{{fact|date=November 2022}} After the Muslim attack, the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad. As per historians after the attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and was called "Halu Sagar".{{fact|date=November 2022}} As time passes and now it is called as "Hali Sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima rivers is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.{{fact|date=November 2022}}

==Taluk==
The Shahpur Taluka contains 22 [[panchayat village]]s:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227192004/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-date=27 February 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref>
{{Columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* Anabi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212215139/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archive-date=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref>
* Chamnal
* Chatnalli
* Doranhalli
* [[Gogikona]]
* [[Gogipeth]]
* [[Hattigudur]]
* [[Hoskera]]
* Hotpet
* Ibrahimpur<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212222738/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archive-date=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref>
* Kakkasgera
* Kannekollur
* Khanapur
* Kollur
* Mudbool
* Maddarki
* Naganatagi
* [[Rastapur, Karnataka|Rastapur]]
* [[Sagar, Yadgir district|Sagar]]
* Sirval (Sirwal)
* Ukkinal
* [[Wanadurga|Vanadurg]] (Wandurg)
}}


==Climate==
==Climate==
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|source = Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India<ref name= IMD-Temp>{{cite web| url = http://en.climate-data.org/location/24245/ | title = Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India | accessdate =31 January 2015
|source = Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India<ref name= IMD-Temp>{{cite web| url = http://en.climate-data.org/location/24245/ | title = Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India | access-date =31 January 2015
| publisher = Climate-Data.org}}</ref>
| publisher = Climate-Data.org}}</ref>
}}
}}


==Tourism attractions==
==Tourism attractions==
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[[Image:Budha sleeping.jpg|thumb|right|Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur, [[Karnataka]]]]


[[File:Budha sleeping.jpg|thumb|right|Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur, [[Karnataka]]]]
a) [[Sleeping Buddha Hill]], made up of four hills looks like 'sleeping buddha' This is a popular attraction of Shahapur.{{fact|date=August 2020}}


* [[Sleeping Buddha Hill]], made up of four hills.
b) Vishwa Maata Goshaale is nearby.
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Siddhalingeswara+Betta/@16.6918273,76.8298223,16.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3bc85df789ff301b:0x4b8f271561514fcc!8m2!3d16.695414!4d76.8273031!16s%2Fg%2F11h3bmmhq9!5m1!1e4?coh=164777&entry=tt Siddhalingeshwara Temple and Betta], made up of four hills, forest, best views.


One of the highlights of this beautiful place is the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the top of the fort. The view was truly breathtaking and I could see for miles around. Also near by tourist attractions Siddhalingeshwara Temple, Navagraha temple, Shri Gangadhar Shiva Temple , Laxmi Mata temple etc Many kannada Marathi cinemas shooting place nearby forest area. Best place to visit as one day tourist attraction place.
"In India, Vishwa Maata Goshaala stands at Second Place (2nd) for preserving, protecting, breeding the highest number of Indian Desi Cow breeds"


Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord SHIVA that is situated on a hilltop offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Located at the foothills of Charabasaveshwar temple in a small hillock called Nandi Betta.

The goshaale has 24 Indian Desi Cow breeds and

Goshaale has around 250 desi cows.

Shahapur is also famous for Temples and Fort.

Temples:-

Shri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Halepeth

1) Chara Basaveshwara temple

2) Siddalingeswara Temple

3) Diggi Sangameshwara temple (origin place of Siddeshwara temple of solapur maharastra)

4) Bheemarayan gudi (temple)(5&nbsp;km)

5)Shri Ananthnath Bhagawan Jain Temple

6) World's Finest Urenium Ore Base at Gogi (10&nbsp;km)

7)shahapur fort (built in950-1150ad)

8)Near Mandakini lake of fort, a Hanuman temple exists which was built by Shri Vyasaraaja which was later mutilated by Muslim rulers. Again it was re-installed recently by Shri Krupaanandaji Mahaaraj (Shri Ram Rao Mirji)

8)melgiri parvata (cave of lord mallikarjuna linga)

9)mouneshvara betta.

10)pandavra bande (pandavas lived few days here)

11)Sidhdhalingappana Betta. History tells that the great scholar Bhaskaracharya had lived for sometime while doing his spiritual sadhana.

12)Naga Basappa & Gavi Siddappa

13)Sharabhalingeshwara temple in Sagar al

14) Buddha Vihaara

Shahapur is known for [[Chara Basaveshwara Temple]], which is surrounded by hills in all directions. Its annual function called "Jatre" is celebrated every year in April. Thousands of people gather for this special event. They believe that Charabasava will provide health, wealth and prosperity to whole family. The main attraction of this occasion is "bullock festival", thousands of bullocks from different parts of surrounding districts gather here for trade, which used to take place for nearly 10 days. By the side of Charabasava Temple A Large Fort is there. which had seven gates to enter. Within the fort 7 cannons are still present in good condition. As per the historians the construction period of this fort was between 950 AD to 1100 AD. Till the attack of Aurangazebs General Afzal Khan we don't know the pre history of this fort. Mandakini Lake is situated within the fort and the "Lotus Lake" or the "Tavare keri" Beside the Fort surrounded by hills.

According to mythology "Sagar Chakravarti" was grand father of "Bhagiratha" ()who brought river goddess Ganga to earth for cleaning his ancestor's sins. Mandakini was the result of Sagar king's tapasya. Thus the name Sagara Nadu.

The Bhoruka power company in the private sector to successfully commission a hydro power station in shahapur.

The houses of village "Bendegumbali" are considered to be the most well-constructed houses without the usage of modern tools (it has been officially stated by GOVT OF INDIA).
Sannati is the Only place in the whole of India where complete unbroken inscription of emperor Ashoka was found.

Vishwamaata Goshaale is an aashram built to conserve the Indian cow breed, completely dedicated to Go seva without any profit .
It is run by Sangameshwar Shankar Shaastri, a student of Vedanta, a teacher of Samskrut .
It is run in a small hill called Nandi Betta, present at the footsteps of Charabasaveshwar Temple.

==Taluka==
The Shahpur Taluka contains thirty-six [[panchayat village]]s:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227192004/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=5843&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archivedate=27 February 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy}}</ref>
{{Columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* Anabi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212215139/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621112-anabi-karnataka.html |archivedate=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref>
* [[Bendebembali]]
* Bilar
* Chamnal
* Chatnalli
* Doranhalli
* [[Gogikona]]
* [[Gogipeth]]
* [[Gonal, Shahapur|Gonal]]
* [[Gulsaram]]
* Haiyyal.B.
* Halgera
* [[Hattigudur]]
* [[Hoskera]]
* Hotpet
* Ibrahimpur<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212222738/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/621138-ibrahimpur-karnataka.html |archivedate=12 December 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy}}</ref>
* Kadamgera
* Kakkasgera
* Kannekollur
* Khanapur
* Kollur
* Konkal
* Kurkunda
* Mudbool
* Maddarki
* Naganatagi
* [[Naikal]]
* [[Rastapur, Karnataka|Rastapur]]
* [[Sagar, Yadgir district|Sagar]]
* Sirval (Sirwal)
* T. Wadagera
* Hire Tumkur
* Tadabidi
* Ukkinal
* Ulle Sugoor
* [[Wadgera, Yadgir|Vadagera]] (Wadgera)
* [[Wanadurga|Vanadurg]] (Wandurg)
}}katamanahalli 585304


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* https://web.archive.org/web/20090827043023/http://shahapuratown.gov.in/
* https://web.archive.org/web/20090827043023/http://shahapuratown.gov.in/
* http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-uranium-mining-in-gogi-cleared/182896-60-115.html
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121017194219/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-uranium-mining-in-gogi-cleared/182896-60-115.html]
* http://www.bhorukapower.com/shahapur.htm
* http://www.bhorukapower.com/shahapur.htm
* http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/30/stories/2010073052480300.htm
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101228021049/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/30/stories/2010073052480300.htm]
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{{Yadgir district}}
{{Yadgir district}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Yadgir district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Yadgir district]]
[[Category:Taluks in Yadgiri district]]

Latest revision as of 18:05, 25 July 2024

Shahapur
Sagaranadu
Town
Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapur is located in Karnataka
Shahapur
Shahapur
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16°42′N 76°50′E / 16.7°N 76.83°E / 16.7; 76.83
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictYadagiri
Lok Sabha ConstituencyRaichur
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total53,366
Languages
 • Officialಕನ್ನಡ
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
585223
Telephone code08479
Vehicle registrationKA 33
Websitewww.shahapuracity.mrc.gov.in
Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk

Shahapur is a city and taluka headquarter located in the Yadgir district of Indian state of Karnataka. Shahapur is 597 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Gulbarga (70 km), Hyderabad (240 km), Bidar (160 km), Raichur (90 km) and Yadgir (32 km).

Geography

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Shahapur is located at 16°42′N 76°50′E / 16.7°N 76.83°E / 16.7; 76.83.[1] It has an average elevation of 428 metres (1404 feet).

Demographics

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As per the 2011 Indian census, Shahapur had a population of 57,129.[citation needed] Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahapur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 65.38% and also lower than the state literacy which is 67%: shahapur male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahapur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Shahapur is a Muslim-majority city in Karnataka with 20% Hindus.

About

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The Town Municipal Council (TMC) Shahapur was constituted in 1954 and this TMC is upgraded (in 2015) as a (CMC) (City Municipal Council). The CMC has 32 wards and an equal number of councillors. Shahapura CMC stretches to an area of 13.65 km2. Summer Temperature as high as 45 -43 degree Celsius and Winter Temp-27 degree Celsius

Name

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As per the mythology, the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son-in-law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called "Sagara Sankramanaraya".[citation needed] After the Muslim attack, the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad. As per historians after the attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and was called "Halu Sagar".[citation needed] As time passes and now it is called as "Hali Sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima rivers is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.[citation needed]

Taluk

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The Shahpur Taluka contains 22 panchayat villages:[2]

Climate

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Climate data for Shahapura, India
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.6
(87.1) 		33.4
(92.1) 		36.6
(97.9) 		38.6
(101.5) 		39.4
(102.9) 		34.7
(94.5) 		31.5
(88.7) 		31.4
(88.5) 		31.3
(88.3) 		31.8
(89.2) 		30.4
(86.7) 		29.6
(85.3) 		33.3
(91.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24
(75) 		26.5
(79.7) 		29.5
(85.1) 		31.9
(89.4) 		32.7
(90.9) 		29.2
(84.6) 		27.1
(80.8) 		26.9
(80.4) 		26.7
(80.1) 		26.8
(80.2) 		24.6
(76.3) 		23.2
(73.8) 		27.4
(81.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.5
(63.5) 		19.6
(67.3) 		22.5
(72.5) 		25.3
(77.5) 		26.0
(78.8) 		23.8
(74.8) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.5
(72.5) 		22.2
(72.0) 		21.8
(71.2) 		18.9
(66.0) 		16.8
(62.2) 		21.6
(70.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0
(0) 		2
(0.1) 		8
(0.3) 		16
(0.6) 		29
(1.1) 		97
(3.8) 		161
(6.3) 		130
(5.1) 		185
(7.3) 		92
(3.6) 		16
(0.6) 		7
(0.3) 		743
(29.1)
Source: Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India[5]

Tourism attractions

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Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur, Karnataka

One of the highlights of this beautiful place is the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the top of the fort. The view was truly breathtaking and I could see for miles around. Also near by tourist attractions Siddhalingeshwara Temple, Navagraha temple, Shri Gangadhar Shiva Temple , Laxmi Mata temple etc Many kannada Marathi cinemas shooting place nearby forest area. Best place to visit as one day tourist attraction place.

Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord SHIVA that is situated on a hilltop offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur
  2. ^ "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 31 January 2015.

Tadabidi

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