Sudi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sudi | type = city | latd = 15.73 | longd = 75.865
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Gadag
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altitude = 586
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 6,000| population_density = 6
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area_total = 6.0
area_telephone = 8381
postal_code = 582211
vehicle_code_range = 26
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Sudi (Kannada:ಸೂಡಿ), is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. At one time it was a key town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare stone carved monuments like twin towered temple and large well built of stone and carvings, and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian Archeological Department.

For more information on History of Sudi, see : Also see: [http://kn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudi]

Etymology

The name sudi has evolved from its old name, Sondilapura. However the basis is not known.

History

Sudi was the capital of the Kalyana Chalukyas in 1100 AD. Kallyana Chalukya king's daughter Akkadevi ruled the place. There are also historical records indicating that coins were manufactured in this town during that time.

Inscriptions

Sudi has several stone temples built by Maha Samanthadhipati Naga Deva in 1100 AD that have caught the attention of Karnataka State Archeological Department. Quite a few of these structures have been cleaned up. Besides age old structures there is also a tower (called Hude in native language) located in the center of the village. The richness of these temples can be viewed in the images posted here.

Geography

Sudi is located at coord|15.73|N|75.865|E|It has an average elevation of 586 metres (1922 feet). It is located adjacent to a 2 streams called Hirehalla and Doddahalla and has total area of the town is 5.3 square kilometers.

It is located 120 kilometers from Karnataka, 42 kilometers from Gadag and 450 kilometers from Bangalore, the state capital.

Climate

*Summer - March to June
*Spring - Jan to March
*Monsoons - July to October that contributes to rainfall
*Winter - November to Jan

The temperature ranges from minimum 23 degrees to 45 degrees during summer and from 15 to 29 degrees in winter. The rainfall of the area is 50 centimeters. Best time to visit is between low humid season from November and March.

Economy

The main economy is centered around agriculture.

Government

It is a town in the Gadag District in Karnataka state, India.

Transport

The nearest airport is Belgaum about 150 kilometers away. It is east of Hubli-Sholapur rail route, and the rail station (Mallapur) is 25 kilometers from the town. It is also connected by road to Hubli and Gadag. Sudi is reachable from Bangalore by a 12-hour bus ride, or with a combination of an overnight train journey from Bangalore to Ron followed by a short bus ride from Ron to Sudi.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sudi had a population of 6,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sudi has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

Sudi is full of stone temples, wells, and sculptures. People speak Kannada, Hindi and English. They wear traditional Indian cotton wear.

References

* Sudi Kalanelege kayakalpa, Dr. D. V. Devaraj, Director, Karnataka State Archeology, Mysore, publication in Sudha Magazine
* ಸೂಡಿ [http://kn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudi]
* Photos - By - Sri. Andanappa V. Kambalyal, Sudi, Gadag Dist, Karnataka, India

ee also

* ಸೂಡಿ [http://kn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudi]
*Ron
*Gajendragarh
*Gadag