Davangare Pincodes

Davanagere district is a part of Karnataka state in India. It’s located in the central region of the state. The main city here is Davanagere. In 2011, it had a population of 1,643,494, with about 32% of people living in urban areas. This district was formed in 1997 when it separated from Chitradurga district under the leadership of the then Chief Minister J. H. Patel. Davanagere district has a mix of influences from the northern and southern parts of Karnataka. It shares its borders with Shimoga, Haveri, Chitradurga, Vijayanagara, and Chikmagalur districts. This district is divided into 6 taluks, with several towns, villages, and municipal councils.

History:

This area was ruled by various dynasties like the Mauryas, Sathavahanas, Kadambas, and Chalukyas of Badami. In the 9th century, the Nolambas, a branch of the Pallavas, ruled here. The Rashtrakutas from Malkhed gained power in the 8th century. Chalukya feudatories ruled in the 10th century. Later, the Nolambas supported the Gangas and Cholas. The Kalachuris, Hoysalas, and Yadavas also ruled. In the 14th century, Malik Kafur of the Delhi Sultanate invaded, followed by Vijayanagara rule. After the Battle of Talikota in 1565, local chiefs in Davanagere became independent, some becoming feudatories of the Adil Shahis of Bijapur. Later, Mysore and independent princely rule took place.

Geography:

Davanagere district has two main regions: Bayaluseeme in the plain Deccan Plateau and Malenadu in the hilly Malnad region. It’s surrounded by Haveri, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, and Vijayanagara districts. This district is right in the middle of Karnataka. It’s known for its windy spots, which have helped the wind energy industry grow here. The district covers an area of 5,926 square kilometers.

Economy:

In 2006, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj designated Davanagere as one of India’s 250 most underdeveloped districts out of a total of 640. Currently, it’s one of the five districts in Karnataka that receive financial support from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).

Demographics:

As of the 2011 census, Davanagere district had a population of 1,945,497, which ranked it 241st out of 640 districts in India. The district’s population density was 329 people per square kilometer. The gender ratio in Davanagere was 967 females for every 1000 males, and the literacy rate stood at 76.3%. After transferring Harapanahalli taluk, the district’s population was 1,643,494, with 35.41% living in urban areas. The remaining district had a gender ratio of 975 females per 1000 males.

Regarding languages spoken, at the time of the 2011 census, 77.27% of the population spoke Kannada, 13.87% spoke Urdu, 3.03% spoke Telugu, 3.01% spoke Lambadi, and 1.04% spoke Marathi as their first language.