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| subdivision_name2 = [[Bidar district]]
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| area_total_km2 = 24
| area_total_km2 = 6.8
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| elevation_m = 638
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| population_total = 84561
| population_total =95735
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_as_of = 2015
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| population_density_km2 = 14112
| population_demonym = HBDians, Humnabadnivaru
| population_demonym = HBDians, Humnabadnivaru
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| demographics1_title1 = Regional & Official Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
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'''Humnabad''' is a city and municipal council in the [[Bidar District]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]] and the city is the headquarters of Humnabad taluk.<ref>{{cite book|title=District Census Handbook, Series 14, Mysore: Bidar|publisher=Govt. Press, 1973}}</ref>
'''Humnabad''' is a city and municipal council in the [[Bidar District]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. Humnabad is the headquarters of Humnabad taluk.It is famous for The Veerabhadreswar Temple.It is at the center of Bidar and Kalaburgi District.It is at a distance of 60km from both the districts.It is well connected by roadways and railway network.It is connected by two national Highways NH-50 & NH-65.<ref>{{cite book|title=District Census Handbook, Series 14, Mysore: Bidar|publisher=Govt. Press, 1973}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Humnabad is located at {{Coord|17.77|N|77.13|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Homnabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Homnabad]</ref> It has an average elevation of 638&nbsp;metres (2093&nbsp;feet).
Humnabad is located at {{Coord|17.77|N|77.13|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Homnabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Homnabad]</ref> It has an average elevation of 638&nbsp;metres (2093&nbsp;feet).
Humnabad consists of 112 Villages and 34 Panchayats.
Humnabad consists of 112 Villages and 34 Panchayats.

==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2019}}, <ref>{{cite web|url=https://bidar.nic.in/en/district-statistics)</ref> Humnabad had a population of 3,32,362. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. [[Kannada]] is the most spoken language of Humnabad.
{{As of|2019}},<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bidar.nic.in/en/district-statistics)|title=District Statistics &#124; Bidar District, Government of Karnataka &#124; India }}</ref> Humnabad had a population of 3,32,362. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. [[Kannada]] is the most spoken language of Humnabad.
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==Significance==
==Significance==
Humnabad is known for its rich heritage of temples and proximity to Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is known for Shri Veerabhadreshwar Temple,<ref>{{cite news|title=ವೀರಭದ್ರನ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ರಥೋತ್ಸವ|url=https://vijayavani.net/ವೀರಭದ್ರನ-ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ-ರಥೋತ್/|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=vijayavani.net}}</ref> Jai Bhavani Temple, [[Shri Manik Prabhu Devasthanam]] temple is dedicated to a great ascetic.
Humnabad is known for its rich heritage of temples and proximity to Telangana and Maharashtra. It is known for Shri Veerabhadreshwar Temple,<ref>{{cite news|title=ವೀರಭದ್ರನ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ರಥೋತ್ಸವ|url=https://vijayavani.net/ವೀರಭದ್ರನ-ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ-ರಥೋತ್/|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=vijayavani.net}}</ref> Jai Bhavani Temple, [[Shri Manik Prabhu Devasthanam]] temple is dedicated to a great ascetic.


==Religious Centers==
==Religious Centers==


The Manik Prabhu Temple is located on the confluence of two holy rivulets Viraja and Guru Ganga , Banashankari Temple in Nandgaon village. Every year on 26 January, 12 days Shri Veerbhadreshwara<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-emulates-rahul-gandhis-temple-run-visits-religious-places/articleshow/63074670.cms|title=Amit Shah emulates Rahul Gandhi's temple run, visits religious places - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-04-07}}</ref> jatra Mohotsav is celebrated devotees visit and take darshan many people come from of Maharashtra (MH), Andhra, Telangana and North Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bidar/-/articleshow/45922821.cms|title=ವೀರಭದ್ರೇಶ್ವರ ಜಾತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಚಾಲನೆ - Vijaykarnataka|date=2015-01-17|work=Vijaykarnataka|access-date=2018-04-07|language=kn}}</ref>
The Manik Prabhu Temple is located on the confluence of two holy rivulets Viraja and Guru Ganga , Banashankari Temple in Nandgaon village. Every year on 26 January, 12 days Shri Veerbhadreshwara<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-emulates-rahul-gandhis-temple-run-visits-religious-places/articleshow/63074670.cms|title=Amit Shah emulates Rahul Gandhi's temple run, visits religious places - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-04-07}}</ref> jatra Mohotsav is celebrated devotees visit and take darshan many people come from North Karnataka, Maharashtra (MH), Andhra, Telangana.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bidar/-/articleshow/45922821.cms|title=ವೀರಭದ್ರೇಶ್ವರ ಜಾತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಚಾಲನೆ - Vijaykarnataka|date=2015-01-17|work=Vijaykarnataka|access-date=2018-04-07|language=kn}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Humnabad is connected by two national highways [[National Highway 64 (India)|NH-65]] and State Highway NH-218. In fact, NH 218 begins from Humnabad itself. Now, NH-9 is rechristened as NH-65. Also, new railway line is laid from Bidar to Gulbarga and regular train services have started from Bidar to Gulbarga via Humanabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=South Central Railways to chug on electricity|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/070218/south-central-railways-to-chug-on-electricity.html|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bidar, Gulbarga DEMU train service from Monday|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/bidar-gulbarga-demu-train-service-from-monday/article19936171.ece|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=thehindu.com}}</ref>
Humnabad is connected by two national highways [[National Highway 64 (India)|NH-65]] and State Highway NH-218. In fact, NH 218 begins from Humnabad itself. Now, NH-9 is rechristened as NH-65. Also, new railway line is laid from Bidar to Gulbarga and regular train services have started from Bidar to Gulbarga via Humanabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=South Central Railways to chug on electricity|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/070218/south-central-railways-to-chug-on-electricity.html|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bidar, Gulbarga DEMU train service from Monday|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/bidar-gulbarga-demu-train-service-from-monday/article19936171.ece|access-date=4 March 2018|publisher=thehindu.com}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[[Humnabad railway station]]
*[[Humnabad railway station]]

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100817114310/http://www.humnabadtown.gov.in/ Official Website of Humnabad Town Municipal Council]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100817114310/http://www.humnabadtown.gov.in/ Official Website of Humnabad Town Municipal Council]


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Latest revision as of 20:44, 14 November 2024

Humnabad
City
Humnabad is located in Karnataka
Humnabad
Humnabad
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 17°46′N 77°08′E / 17.77°N 77.13°E / 17.77; 77.13
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBidar district
RegionKalyana-Karnataka
Founded byJayasimha
Government
 • TypeTown Municipal Council (TMC)
 • BodyHumnabad Town Municipal Council
 • MLASiddu Nagbushan Patil
 • President of Municipal CouncilKasturbai Narsing
 • Vice President of Municipal CouncilSatyavati Somayya
Area
 • Total
6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Elevation
638 m (2,093 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
95,735
 • Density14,112/km2 (36,550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)HBDians, Humnabadnivaru
Languages
 • Official LanguageKannada
Languages
 • OtherHindi & Marathi, Telugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Pin code
585330
Vehicle registrationKA-39
Nearest CityBidar
Major Highways NH 65
NH 50
Websitehumnabadtown.mrc.gov.in

Humnabad is a city and municipal council in the Bidar District of the Indian state of Karnataka. Humnabad is the headquarters of Humnabad taluk.It is famous for The Veerabhadreswar Temple.It is at the center of Bidar and Kalaburgi District.It is at a distance of 60km from both the districts.It is well connected by roadways and railway network.It is connected by two national Highways NH-50 & NH-65.[1]

Geography

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Humnabad is located at 17°46′N 77°08′E / 17.77°N 77.13°E / 17.77; 77.13.[2] It has an average elevation of 638 metres (2093 feet). Humnabad consists of 112 Villages and 34 Panchayats.

Demographics

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As of 2019,[3] Humnabad had a population of 3,32,362. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Kannada is the most spoken language of Humnabad.

Religions in Humnabad
Religion Percent
Hindu
 
 64.32%
Muslim
 
 33.48%
Christians
 
 0.60%
Sikh
 
 0.03%
Buddhist
 
 0.26%
Jain
 
 0.02%
Others†
 
 0.01%
Not Stated
 
 0.29%

Significance

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Humnabad is known for its rich heritage of temples and proximity to Telangana and Maharashtra. It is known for Shri Veerabhadreshwar Temple,[4] Jai Bhavani Temple, Shri Manik Prabhu Devasthanam temple is dedicated to a great ascetic.

Religious Centers

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The Manik Prabhu Temple is located on the confluence of two holy rivulets Viraja and Guru Ganga , Banashankari Temple in Nandgaon village. Every year on 26 January, 12 days Shri Veerbhadreshwara[5] jatra Mohotsav is celebrated devotees visit and take darshan many people come from North Karnataka, Maharashtra (MH), Andhra, Telangana.[6]

Transport

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Humnabad is connected by two national highways NH-65 and State Highway NH-218. In fact, NH 218 begins from Humnabad itself. Now, NH-9 is rechristened as NH-65. Also, new railway line is laid from Bidar to Gulbarga and regular train services have started from Bidar to Gulbarga via Humanabad.[7][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ District Census Handbook, Series 14, Mysore: Bidar. Govt. Press, 1973.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Homnabad
  3. ^ "District Statistics | Bidar District, Government of Karnataka | India".
  4. ^ "ವೀರಭದ್ರನ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ರಥೋತ್ಸವ". vijayavani.net. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Amit Shah emulates Rahul Gandhi's temple run, visits religious places - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  6. ^ "ವೀರಭದ್ರೇಶ್ವರ ಜಾತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಚಾಲನೆ - Vijaykarnataka". Vijaykarnataka (in Kannada). 17 January 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  7. ^ "South Central Railways to chug on electricity". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Bidar, Gulbarga DEMU train service from Monday". thehindu.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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