Area: 13,415 square kilometers
Density of population: 356 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 73.94 % - Male: 82.90 %, Female: 64.74 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:969
Boundaries of Belgaum District
North and West: Maharashtra
North East: Bijapur District, Karnataka
South East: Gadag District, Karnataka
East: Bagalkot District, Karnataka
South West: Goa
South: Dharwad District and Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka
Belgaum District Average Rainfall: 808.26 mm
Belgaum District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 38 deg C
Belgaum District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 12 deg C
BELGAUM DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Krishna, River Malaprabha, River Ghataprabha
Taluks: Athani, Bailhongal, Belgaum, Chikodi, Gokak, Hukkeri Khanapur, Ramdurg, Raybag, Saundatti Yellamma
Assembly Constituencies: Nipani, Chikodi, Sadalga, Athani, Kagawad, Kudchi, Raybag, Hukeri, Arabhavi, Gokak, Ramdurg, Belgaum Uttar, Belgaum Rural, Saundatti Yellamma, Belgaum Dakshin, Kittur, Bailhongal, Khanapur
Belgaum District Nearby Attractions
1. Saundatti
2. Kamala Narayana Temple
3. Kasamalgi Parshwanatha
4. Yallammagudda Temple
5. Belgaum Fort
6. Gokak Waterfalls
7. Yadur
8. Hooli
9. Varapoha Falls
10. Gokak Falls
11. Parasgad Fort
Belgaum District Facts: This is the second most populous state in Karnataka. Sericulture industry is growing fast. The rich deposit of bauxite ore has led to the emergence of many aluminum industries. NH 4, NH 4 A and NH 63 pass through this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, jowar, sugarcane, oil seeds, groundnut, cotton
Major Industries: A K P Foundaries, Campbell Knitwear Limited, GMR Industries Ltd, Gokak Textiles Ltd, Hindustan Latex Ltd, Indian Aluminum Company
Mineral Resources: Bauxalite, Silica sand, Aluminum Laterite, Lime Stone, Dolomite, Quartzite, China Clay, Moulding Sand
Major Educational Institutions: J. N. Medical College, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, K. L. E. Society’s College of Engineering, SJPN Trust’s Rural Engineering College, SNM Rural Engineering College, KRCE Society’s Law College, K. L. E Society’s BVBellad Law College, A M Sheikh Homoeopathic Medical College, Bharatesh Homoeopathic Medical College, K. L. E. Society’s J. N. Medical College
What is Belgaum District Famous For: Hydraulic equipments and foundaries
Famous People From Belgaum District: Kaka Kalelkar
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
