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★ District of Karnataka ★

Belagavi

ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ
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Area · — km²
Population · 47,79,661
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Belagavi — district of Karnataka

Belagavi is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Belagavi

Historic fort city known for its well-preserved 16th-century Belagavi Fort and textile industry.

District HQ
Belagavi

Must-visit places in Belagavi

fort

Belagavi Fort

16th-century fort built by Adil Shahi dynasty with impressive bastions and historical significance.

  • temple
    Kapileswara Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring traditional architecture and religious importance.

  • temple
    Soundatti Lakshmi Temple

    Sacred hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, attracting pilgrims from across the region.

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Then & Now

Belagavi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
35,53,265
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Population · 2026
41,56,238
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,16,184
Census 2011 baseline
+15.5%
Households · 2026
8,27,208
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,344 villages

Belagavi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
18,03,264Census 2011
Female population
17,50,001Census 2011
Sex ratio
970 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,16,184Census 2011
SC population
4,47,609Census 2011
ST population
2,51,221Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
41,56,238+17.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
8,27,208RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
16,69,213Census 2011
Cultivators
6,10,794Census 2011
Agri labourers
4,39,583Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Belagavi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
163 of 1,344 villages have notable places mapped · 12%
  • Temple· 21
  • School· 19
  • Hospital· 6
  • High school· 6
  • College· 5
  • PHC· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Belagavi district.

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All 15 mandals of Belagavi

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1344 villages · 500 GPs
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Top villages in Belagavi

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Belagavi

How many mandals and villages are in Belagavi district?

Belagavi district has 15 mandals and 1,344 revenue villages across 500 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Belagavi district?

The district headquarters of Belagavi is —.

What is the pincode of Belagavi district?

Belagavi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Belagavi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Belagavi fall under?

Belagavi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Belagavi district?

Belagavi district had a population of 47,79,661 per the 2011 Census, across 1,344 villages.

When was Belagavi district formed?

Belagavi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Belagavi district?

Major rivers in Belagavi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Belagavi

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