Kadaganchi

Kadaganchi is a village in the Aland taluk of the Kalaburagi district of the Indian state of Karnataka.

Kadaganchi
village
Kadaganchi is located in Karnataka
Kadaganchi
Kadaganchi
Location in Karnataka, India
Kadaganchi is located in India
Kadaganchi
Kadaganchi
Kadaganchi (India)
Coordinates: 17.4437°N 76.6595°E / 17.4437; 76.6595
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKalaburagi
Population
 (2011)
 • Total8,100
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code08477

Travel

Kudugunchi is located 21 kilometres (13 miles) from Kalaburagi on the State Highway # 10 (SH-10) with frequent services of buses, trucks, etc. Autorickshaws and jeeps are used locally as well as to reach-out to neighboring villages.

Education

It has a government primary school and Vidya Vardhaka Sangha High School. The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) is located in this village.[1]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Kudugunchi had a population of 8,100 with 4,186 males and 3,914 females.

Geography

Kadaganchi is located at 17.26°N 76.39°E / 17.26; 76.39.[3]

Religion

Lingayats are the predominant community. Deepavali and Ugadi are the two major festivals celebrated by the people. "Shri Shantaligeshwara" is the main deity and "Jathra" is celebrated during summer, 7 days after Ugadi. People, irrespective of caste, participate in this 3 day celebration.

Shri Saraswati Gangadhar, the 15th-16th century poet who wrote Shri GuruCharitra श्री गुरूचरित्र is said to have lived in this village.

Economy

Agriculture is the primary occupation in Kadaganchi.[4]

References
  1. The Central university at Kadaganchi
  2. "Kadganchi 2011 census data". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. Wikimapia - Kadaganchi
  4. The Hindu - Farmers seek Rs. 2,500 as MSP for red gram


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