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'''Indi''' is a town in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is the [[taluk]] headquarters of Indi Taluk, in the district of [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur]].
'''Indi''' is a city in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is the [[taluk]] headquarters of Indi Taluk, in the district of [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Vijayapura]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Indi has a population of 31,483. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Indi has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 65%, and the female literacy rate is 48%. In Indi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The widely spoken language is [[Kannada]].
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Indi had a population of 31,483. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Indi had an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate was 65% and the female literacy rate was 48%. In Indi, 15% of the population was under 6 years of age. The most widely spoken language is [[Kannada]].


In 2011, Indi had a population of 38,217.<ref name="census 2011">census2011.co.in/data/town/803052-indi-karnataka.html</ref>
In 2011, Indi had a population of 38,217.<ref name="census 2011">census2011.co.in/data/town/803052-indi-karnataka.html</ref>
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==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
The Gramadevata ([[deity]]) of Indi is Shanteshwara. A Shanteshwara temple is located in the central part of the town with a Shiva [[linga]]. Pooja (worship) is done three times a day.
The Gramadevata ([[deity]]) of Indi is Shanteshwar. A Shanteshwar temple is located in the center of town with a Shiva [[linga]]. Idolatry (Pooja) is done three times a day.


A big celebration is held every year and a special Akki pooja is done. The linga is decorated with several kilograms of wet rice. The specialty here is not a single rice grain falls down.{{clarification needed|date=February 2020}}
A big celebration is held every year and a special Akki Pooja is done. The linga is decorated with several kilograms of wet rice, the specialty being that not a single grain of rice falls down.{{clarify|date=February 2020}}


Indi also has an old [[Venkateshwara]] temple which has a beautiful deity idol.
Indi also has an old [[Venkateshwar]] temple which has a beautiful deity. Shree [[Ambabhavani]] Temple is located near the Shanteshwar Temple.
Sri [[Ambabhavani]] temple is located near to Shanteshwara temple.
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20 Kilometers From Indi, is the Village by Name [[Shirashyad,_karnataka |Shirashyad]], Shree Muraghendra Shivacharyaru Hiremath Sansuthan the famous saint once lived He had performed many miracles and has a following of thousands of devotees to this day.
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Ten kilometers from Indi, is the village by name [[Lachyan,_Karnataka|Lachyan]], where Siddalinga maharaja, the famous saint once lived. He had performed many miracles and has a following of thousands of devotees to this day.


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20 kilometers from Indi is the village of [[Shirashyad, karnataka|Shirashyad]], where Shree Murughendra Shivacharya Hiremath Samsthana, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.
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Three kilometers from the town is a place called Hireindi (Hire meaning elder). It is believed to be older than Indi. According to a legend - Hireindi was plagued by diseases, so the new town of Indi was formed.
Hireindi has a very old [[Hanuman]] temple, alongside a huge farmland maintained by the agriculture department.


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10 kilometers from Indi is the village of [[Lachyan, Karnataka|Lachyan]], where Siddalinga Maharaja, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.
Indi also has one more old creation called husain darga ,it has a graves of islamic messengers and the people of all religion comes here for worship.
here people comes from far to celebrate moharam festival ,and it is one of the big celebrations in indi


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3 kilometers from Indi is a place called Hireindi (Hire meaning elder). It is believed to be older than Indi. According to a legend, Hireindi was visited by the plague, so the new town of Indi was formed, to which all migrated. Hire-Indi has a very old [[Hanuman]] temple, alongside a huge farmland maintained by the agriculture department.
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There is another village called Mannur, which is 23km from Indi. Mannur has 3 famous temples Yellamma devi temple, Padmavati Jain Mandir and Channa keshava temple.

Indi also has the Husain Darga. It has graves of Islamic messengers. People of all religions come here for worship and to celebrate the Muharram festival; this is one of the biggest celebrations in Indi.

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There is a village called Mannur 23 kilometers from Indi. Mannur has 3 famous temples:
* The Yellamma Devi Temple,
* The Padmavati Jain Mandir and
* The Channa Keshava temple.
*indi 10km Hirerugi jatingeswahar famus Temple
Salotagi a village 8km west of Indi on State Highway 48 has ancient connection to Rastrakuta dynasty. Many ancient articulates and scriptures were found. (presently placed in golgumbaz museum) A saint named Shivayogeshwara lived and preached here at the temple. It's a religious place and a grand fair is organized every year in the month of April and May.


==Connectivity with other towns==
==Connectivity with other towns==
Many buses run from Bijapur (district headquarters of Bijapur district) to Indi. Bijapur is 60&nbsp;km from Indi. The other major town Solapur, in the neighbouring state of Maharashtra, is 70&nbsp;km away from Indi. Indi has a railway station 6&nbsp;km from the town and has trains Basava express and Gol Gumbaz express that connects it to [[Bangalore]]. Bijapur Fast Passenger connects it to Mumbai.
Many buses run from Vijayapura, the district headquarters, to Indi. Vijayapura is 60&nbsp;kilometers from Indi. The other major town, Solapur, in the neighboring state of Maharashtra, is 70&nbsp;kilometers from Indi. Indi has a railway station 6&nbsp;kilometers away, that has the trains, Basava Express and Gol Gumbaz Express, connecting Indi to [[Bangalore]]. The Bijapur Fast Passenger connects it to Mumbai.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Ramanagar, Bijapur|Ramanagar]]
* [[Atharga]]
* [[Atharga]]
* [[Ballolli]]
* [[Ballolli]]
* [[Deshpande Tanda]]
* [[Chadchan]]
* [[Sindagi]]
* [[Lachyan]]
* [[Lachyan]]
* [[Naad(k d)]]
* [[Naad (K.D.)]]
* [[Salotgi]]
* [[Salotgi]]
* [[Tadavalga]]
* [[Muddebihal]]


==References==
==References==
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Indi
City
Indi is located in Karnataka
Indi
Indi
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 17°10′05″N 75°58′01″E / 17.168°N 75.967°E / 17.168; 75.967
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBijapur
Area
 • Total
10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
31,482
 • Density2,998.29/km2 (7,765.5/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
586 209
Telephone code08359
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-28
Websitewww.inditown.mrc.gov.in

Indi is a city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the taluk headquarters of Indi Taluk, in the district of Vijayapura.

Geography

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Indi is located at 17°10′N 75°58′E / 17.17°N 75.97°E / 17.17; 75.97.[1] It has an average elevation of 465 meters (1525 feet). It is located at the border of Maharashtra, a neighboring state of Karnataka. The soil at Indi is dry and agriculture is dependent on rainfall. But, with the construction of the Upper Krishna project, most of the agricultural land has been brought under irrigation. The Bhima flows through Indi Taluk, originating at the Bhimashankar Hills in Maharashtra.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Indi had a population of 31,483. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Indi had an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate was 65% and the female literacy rate was 48%. In Indi, 15% of the population was under 6 years of age. The most widely spoken language is Kannada.

In 2011, Indi had a population of 38,217.[3]

Religion

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In 2011, Indi's population was 71.99% Hindu and 25.72% Muslim.[3]

Places of interest

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The Gramadevata (deity) of Indi is Shanteshwar. A Shanteshwar temple is located in the center of town with a Shiva linga. Idolatry (Pooja) is done three times a day.

A big celebration is held every year and a special Akki Pooja is done. The linga is decorated with several kilograms of wet rice, the specialty being that not a single grain of rice falls down.[clarification needed]

Indi also has an old Venkateshwar temple which has a beautiful deity. Shree Ambabhavani Temple is located near the Shanteshwar Temple.

20 kilometers from Indi is the village of Shirashyad, where Shree Murughendra Shivacharya Hiremath Samsthana, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.

10 kilometers from Indi is the village of Lachyan, where Siddalinga Maharaja, a famous saint, once lived. He performed many miracles and, to this day, has a following of thousands.

3 kilometers from Indi is a place called Hireindi (Hire meaning elder). It is believed to be older than Indi. According to a legend, Hireindi was visited by the plague, so the new town of Indi was formed, to which all migrated. Hire-Indi has a very old Hanuman temple, alongside a huge farmland maintained by the agriculture department.

Indi also has the Husain Darga. It has graves of Islamic messengers. People of all religions come here for worship and to celebrate the Muharram festival; this is one of the biggest celebrations in Indi.

There is a village called Mannur 23 kilometers from Indi. Mannur has 3 famous temples:

  • The Yellamma Devi Temple,
  • The Padmavati Jain Mandir and
  • The Channa Keshava temple.
  • indi 10km Hirerugi jatingeswahar famus Temple

Salotagi a village 8km west of Indi on State Highway 48 has ancient connection to Rastrakuta dynasty. Many ancient articulates and scriptures were found. (presently placed in golgumbaz museum) A saint named Shivayogeshwara lived and preached here at the temple. It's a religious place and a grand fair is organized every year in the month of April and May.

Connectivity with other towns

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Many buses run from Vijayapura, the district headquarters, to Indi. Vijayapura is 60 kilometers from Indi. The other major town, Solapur, in the neighboring state of Maharashtra, is 70 kilometers from Indi. Indi has a railway station 6 kilometers away, that has the trains, Basava Express and Gol Gumbaz Express, connecting Indi to Bangalore. The Bijapur Fast Passenger connects it to Mumbai.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Indi
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ^ a b census2011.co.in/data/town/803052-indi-karnataka.html
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