Karagaon

Karagaon
ಕರಗಾಂವ
Village

A panorama of Karisiddeshwar fair (2015) during Deepavali
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Belgaum
Taluk Chikodi[1]
Government
  Body Gram Panchayat
Elevation 655 m (2,149 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 3,002
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Pin code 591226
Telephone code 08338
Vehicle registration KA-23

Karagaon (ಕರಗಾಂವ) is a village in Belgaum district in the south western state of Karnataka, village located 16 kilometers from Chikodi (taluk headquarters) and 64 kilometers from its district headquarters Belgaum. Agriculture is the major occupation of the village, grows variety of corps like Sugar cane, Jawar, Soyabean, Tobacco, Peanut and many more.

Governing Body

Gram Panchayat is the local governing body which administrates even Donawad and Hanchinal villages as well. Village Panchayat has total 9 wards, 6 wards of Karagaon, 2 of Donawad and only a ward for Hanchinal.

Culture

Karisiddeshwar temple is the largest temple, also a village god and has huge number of devotees outside the village, apparently a crowded fair dedicated to Karisiddeshwar takes place in the time of Deepavali. Hanuman and Vithoba are also worshiped by people in the village notably. Shri Shankarananda math, a holy site has an active committee which organizes different spiritual events throughout the year.

Known for

Karagaon has popularity for its hand made Kambali, a type of blanket made by sheep wool. 'Karagaon Udda' (Black gram) a type of unique grain brand is popular, as the village was widely growing it earlier. Chennaveeratti lake is a beautiful lake in the village, its 2 kilometers far and adjacent to the Belavi hill, also its a picnic spot for family & friends to spend a good time with nature!

Transportation

Karagaon is directly connected with Chikodi, Sankeshwar, Hukeri, Raibag and also with its district headquarters Belgaum, NWKRTC runs frequent buses daily, a nearest Railway Station is Ghataprabha and also Chikodi road, where trains are available for Bangalore, Mumbai, Tirupati & many key destinations.

References

  1. Profile at OneFiveNine.com, retrieved 26 June 2012


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