Munirabad

Munirabad
—  village  —
Munirabad Location of Munirabad in Karnataka and India
Coordinates	15°19′N 76°20′E / 15.31°N 76.33°E / 15.31; 76.33Coordinates: 15°19′N 76°20′E / 15.31°N 76.33°E / 15.31; 76.33
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District(s)	Koppal
Population	8,113 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Telephone • +08539

Munirabad is a village in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census^[1], Munirabad had a population of 8113. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Munirabad has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 68%. In Munirabad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. This is mostly an industrial area.It is full of greenery and very peaceful. Tungabhadra river is situated near to this place. A huge dam is built on this river. One can also go to Humpi which was built by Raja Krishna Dev Raya which is in Hospet, if one travels by a car or train from here.

Historic References

When Rama and Laxman were going to find Sita Mata they met Shabri,who was a devotee of Lord Rama,at Pampa Sarover which is near Munirabad.Bali Kila(Bali's Fort) is also situated near this place. One can also have a visit to Rishyamookh Hill where Lord Rama and Hanuman met for the first time.

Places of interest

1.T.B Dam

2.Sports clubs

3.Hulgamma Mata's Mandir

4.Pampa Sarovar

5.Bali Kila

6.Rishyamookh Hill

References

1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

2.Hampi