Murgod/Murugodu is a village in the southern state of

Karnataka Karnataka ( ) is a States and union territories of India, state in the southwestern region of India. It was Unification of Karnataka, formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, States Re ...

in India.Village code= 107400 It is located in the

Savadatti Savadatti is one of the oldest towns in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a celebrated Hindu pilgrimage centre located 78 kilometres from Belagavi and 41 kilometres from Dharwad. Savadatti is also the name of t ...

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Belagavi district Belagavi district, formerly also known as Belgaum district, is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. The district is known as the sugar bowl of Karnataka with hectares being used for commercial production. It has overtaken Mandya distri ...

in Karnataka, 491 km from the capital

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and 54 km from district headquarters Belagavi.

Demographics

India

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, Murgod has a population of 11,033 with 5,537 males and 5,496 females. Run in part by grama panchayath, Murgod has 28 ward members, and good bus facilities. Located 11 km away from Bailhongal and 15 km from Yaragatti, three sides of the city are overshadowed by hills.

Mythology

At the time of

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, Murgod was called ''Amarkalyan'' though the name was later changed to ''Threeshigapura'' (in Kannada it means ''Mooru-gudda''). Eventually, the name became Murgod. Murgod is the holy place for Saint Basava and Shiva Avataar. Shri Mahant Duradhundishwara Math and Purnabrahamha Shri Shiv Chidambara Mahaswami Punya Kshetra attracts devotees across India. Some other holy places in Murgod are "Shri Mallikarjuna Temple" which is built similarly to "Shrishail Mallikarjuna Temple". Its ancient architecture is very attractive. "Pandavar Padi" (Pandavar Hill). There is a myth that, in the time of Mahabharath, Pandavas crossed through this village : that is the reason why it is called "Pandavara Padi". "Siddappana Gavi"(Siddappa's Cave) when Yadeyur Siddalingeshwar came to this village, they stayed in this cave. Other sites of interest around village are "Shri Kshetra Sogal", "Naveelathirth Dam Munavalli".

Economy

The population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and

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(

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) are suited to the semi-arid climate. It is a center of commerce for the surrounding villages of Karimani, Rudrapur, Sogal, Somapur etc. In the village, there is a type of

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called "Sangheet Khara".

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is also a main craft for people of Murgod. Pottery made in this village is exported to Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. This village is famous for green bangles. There is a huge market in Maharashtra, North Karnataka. Prathmik Krushi Pattin Shakari Shanga Ltd. Murgod is one of the best societies in Soundatti Taluka in an Agricultural Sector. Corporation Bank, Shri Mahanteshwar Bank and Shri Chidambar co-op society are the major banks in Murgod. Shri Akkamahadevi co-op society, Shri Jyoti co-op society and Parishrama Pattina Sahakari Sangha, Nirantar Vivadoshagal Sahakari Co-Op Society are the other finance sectors.

Education

Shri Mahanteshwar Shikshana Samiti is a top education society in Murgod. It has a high school, a primary school, P U college (Arts), JODC (Job Oriented Diploma Course) and D.Ed (Diploma in Education) courses. It was established 30 years back. It is working under the direction of Shri Mahant Shivoyogi and headed by Shri Neelakanth Mahaswamy. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar High School. Kannada Government Boys and Girls Primary School. Shri Shiv Chidambareshwar Educational Institute which also provides good education to rural children. Chidambareshwar Institute which has English middle as well as Kannada middle schools, this Institute is directed by Shri Shiv Chidambar Math.

Notable people

Balappa Hukkeri Balappa Hukkeri () (1911–1992) was a singer of folk songs and Bhavageetes in Kannada language and a freedom fighter in his early years. He is mainly credited for popularizing Sugama Sangeetha in North Karnataka, just like P. Kalinga Rao who ...

- Theatre personality, folk singer *

Renukamma Murgod Renukamma Murugodu was an Indian actress who worked in Kannada film industry. She began acting at 13 and performed in many dramas, soaps and films including Kraurya, Nammura Mandara Hoove and Shabdavedhi. Renukamma was a winner of the Gubbi V ...

- Theatre and film actress * Purushottamrao Yarazarvi [Rayaru - Santa's

References

External links

* http://Belgaum.nic.in/ {{Settlements in Belgaum district Villages in Belagavi district