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Kudachi

Coordinates: 16°22′19″N 74°30′36″E / 16.372°N 74.51°E / 16.372; 74.51
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Kudachi
Town
Kudachi is located in Karnataka
Kudachi
Kudachi
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16°22′19″N 74°30′36″E / 16.372°N 74.51°E / 16.372; 74.51
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBelagavi
Area
 • Total
1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
 • Rank1
Elevation
536 m (1,759 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
23,154
 • Density4,963/km2 (12,850/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
591 311
Telephone code08331
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA 23
Websitekarnataka.gov.in

Kudachi is a town municipal corporation in Belagavi district in Karnataka.

"Akhni," widely known as Yakhni Pulao, is a famous local dish.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[1] Kudachi had a population of 23,154. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kudachi has an average literacy rate of 68%, lower than the national average of 74.9%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kudachi, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Kudachi
Religion Percent
Hindus
27%
Muslims
69.5%
Jainism
3.12%
Others†
0.1%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (0.1%), Buddhists (<0.1%).

The major source of income in this small town is agriculture, mainly sugar cane. Kudachi is near to the sugar works located in the town of Ugar (9 km). This small town is famous for many things, including its sugar cane crop, tasty brinjal, its different culture, and its many religious places or dargahs.[citation needed]

Land of Sufi Saints

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Shrine of Hazrat Maasaheba Ashrafe Dojahan R.A., Kudachi (Kudchi), Karnataka – India

Kudachi is often referred to as the land of Sufi saints, as this town has been blessed by the presence of many revered saints throughout history.

Shaikh Sirajuddin Junaidi Rahmatullah Alaih, to whom the town of Kudachi was granted as an Inam (land grant) in the year 1370 A.D., is one of the most prominent among them. In his honor, an annual festival called 'Gadda' is celebrated for at least a week.

Hazrat Maasaheba Ashrafe Dojahan Rahmatullah Alaih migrated to Kudachi from Balkh, Afghanistan, and eventually made this town his home. His Dargah (shrine) in Kudachi is now a well-known spiritual and tourist destination.

Another revered Sufi saint, Dada Makhdoom Rahmatullah Alaih, is remembered for his enduring legacy of justice and service to the community. Even after his passing, people continue to visit his shrine with deep faith, seeking blessings and justice.

Economy

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Kudachi is a town located on the banks of river Krishna River, agriculture is the predominant occupation and is a single largest contributor to Kudachi's economy. The main crops grown are sugarcane, maize, jowar, wheat, pulses and Kudachi brinjal.

Travel

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It is 105 km from Belgaum which is situated in karnataka state of India. It can also be accessed from Miraj, which is 37 km from Kudachi. One can reach Kudachi from anywhere in India by rail and road. The nearest airport to Kudachi is Belgaum and kolhapur.

References

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  1. ^ "Belgaum District Religion Data - Census 2011".

2. http://al-aqeedah.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51:islam-and-shirk-are-opposites&catid=34:articles&Itemid=53 Islam and shirk are opposites