Kudugunchi | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Kudugunchi Location in Karnataka, India  Kudugunchi Kudugunchi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°26′37″N 76°39′34″E / 17.4437°N 76.6595°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Kalaburagi |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 8,100 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 08477 |
Kudugunchi is a village in the Aland taluk of the Kalaburagi district of the Indian state of Karnataka.
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°16′N 76°23′E / 17.26°N 76.39°E.[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
- ↑ The Central university at Kadaganchi
- ↑ "Kadganchi 2011 census data". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ↑ Wikimapia - Kadaganchi
- ↑ The Hindu - Farmers seek Rs. 2,500 as MSP for red gram