Belgaum is a town located in the northwestern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Belgaum district, which borders the states of Maharashtra and Goa. Belgaum lies in the north-western part of Karnataka and is 350 km north-west of Bangalore. It was earlier known as Venugrama(bamboo village .Apart from being an important training center for the Indian armed forces, Belgaum houses many interesting monuments, including a scenic fort dating to 1519 AD. Belgaum is also an important educational center, and hosts the Visweswaraiah Technological University, to which all the engineering colleges in Karnataka are affiliated.
Belgaum
- State - Karnataka
- District(s) - Belgaum
- Coordinates 15.55° N 74.35° E
- Area - 13,415 kmē
- Elevation - 2500ft/762 m
- Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
- Population (2005)- 564,000
- Density - ?/kmē
The district comprises of 1,278 villages with an area of 13,415 sq.kms with a population of 42,07,264 as per the 2001 census. The weather of Belgaum is pleasant, owing to its hilly topography.Belgaum is famous for its sweets and milk products. Belgaum houses the famous Kamal Basadi built in 1204. The other prime attractions in the city are Jamia Masjid, Kapileshwar Temple, Maruthi Temple, St Mary\'s Church, and Gokak Falls.
Belgaum has several large industries, important among them are the INDAL Aluminium Factory and the Polyhydron Pvt. Ltd. Belgaum acts as a trade centre for food grains, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco, oilseed, and milk products. Industries include leather, clay, pottery, soap, cotton, and precious metals. It is very famous for its Powerloom Industries which provide employment for many weavers. The Hydraulic Industry started here was first of its kind in Belgaum District.
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