Murgod/Murugodu is a village in the southern state of

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 ''Kar ...

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 pilgrimage centre located 78 kilometres from Belagavi and 41 kilometres from Dharwad. Savadatti is also the name of the ta ...

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of Belagavi district in Karnataka, 491 km from the capital

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and 54 km from district headquarters Belagavi.

Demographics

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, Murgod has a population of 11,033 with 5,537 males and 5,496 females. Run in part by

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, 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

Mahabharata The ''Mahābhārata'' ( ; sa, महाभारतम्, ', ) is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India in Hinduism, the other being the '' Rāmāyaṇa''. It narrates the struggle between two groups of cousins in the K ...

, 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 devotees. Shri Mahant Duradhundishwara Math and 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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(

sorghum ''Sorghum'' () is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the grass family ( Poaceae). Some of these species are grown as cereals for human consumption and some in pastures for animals. One species is grown for grain, while many ot ...

) 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".

Pottery Pottery is the process and the products of forming vessels and other objects with clay and other ceramic materials, which are fired at high temperatures to give them a hard and durable form. Major types include earthenware, stoneware and po ...

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 ( kn, ಬಾಳಪ್ಪ ಹುಕ್ಕೇರಿ) (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 ...

- Theatre personality, folk singer * Renukamma Murgod - Theatre and film actress * Purushottamrao Yarazarvi [Rayaru - Santaru

References

External links

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