Munirabad, also called Huligi, is a Town in the Koppal district in the

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Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...

Demographics

According to the 2001 Indian

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, Munirabad had a population of 8,113. 12% of inhabitants were under 6. Males constituted 51% of the population. Munirabad had an average literacy rate of 75%, considerably higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy surpassed that of females, at 82% compared to 68%.

Economy

Munirabad's economy is primarily industrial.

Geography

Munirabad is situated at

Tungabhadra Dam The Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a water reservoir constructed across the Tungabhadra River in the city of Hosapete Bellary district, Karnataka, India. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, floo ...

, known for its Independence Day celebration's and Park's. Munirabad Dam also has "Lake view" and "Pampavana Garden". Munirabad is situated near to

Hosapete Hospet also known as Vijayanagara is the largest city and district headquarters of the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and is 13 km from Hampi. The present day Ha ...

. The two banks to

are TB Dam and Munirabad Dam. Munirabad comes besides National Highway 67 (NH 67, previously National Highway 63), on way to Hospet - Koppal.

Facilities

Munirabad Dam is a project area that includes Japan style Garden - Pampavana, High-level Canal, Low-level Canal, school's , GOVT General hospital, and Indra-bhavan. The Munirabad project area also contains offices of different departments such a
Irrigation Department

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, kPCL, and PWD and Horticulture departments, Guest Houses, Dhabas around Area, and Vishweshraya Function hall. Munirabad has a power generating station from KPCL and is called Powerhouse. Places of worship include Ganesha Temple, Banni Mahankali Temple, Mosques, Church, and the Hanuman Temple.

Transport

Munirabad can be reached by

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from

(8 km) or

Koppal ''Koppal'' is a district headquarters of Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hills. It was known as Kopana Nagara. The town has historical landmarks such as the Koppal Fort, Gavimath (a ...

(20 km).

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stations include

or Munirabad-RS.

History

When

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and Laxman were seeking to find Sita Mata, they met

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, who was a devotee of Lord Rama, at Pampa Sarover, very near Munirabad. Bali Kila (Bali's Fort) is also situated near this place. Rishyamookh Hill is where Lord Rama and

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met for the first time.

Places of interest

*Munirabad Lake View. *Pampavana Garden. *TB Dam. *Sports clubs. *Huligemma Devi Temple. *Pampa Sarovar. *Bali Kila. *Rishyamookh Hill. "Huligamma Devi" is the deity for Huligi and the village name Huligi is derived from the same goddess name. Munirabad is a popular pilgrimage site. References to Munirabad are found in the

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References

Villages in Koppal district {{Koppal-geo-stub