Jamakhandi
Jamakhandi is a city in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of the former princely state of Jamkhandi. It is located 90 km towards west from district headquarters. It is the first princely state to merge in constituent India based on demand to make Jamkhandi as a district. It is a subdivision of the district. Mudhol, Bilagi, Rabakavi-Banahatti, Teradal and Jamakhandi taluks come under Jamakhandi subdivision.
Jamkhandi | |
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City | |
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Ramatirtha Palace | |
Jamkhandi Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 16.504672°N 75.291401°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bagalkot |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 9.39 km2 (3.63 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 1,134 km2 (438 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 68,938 |
| • Density | 7,300/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 298,146 |
| Demonym | Jamkhandians |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 587301 |
| Telephone code | 08353 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-48 (Jamakhandi) |
| Website | www |
The city is located near to the Krishna river. It is education hub of the district. It was a princely state, the territory included Kundagol taluk of present day Dharwar district.it is the education hub of the district.
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