Bailhongal

Geology

As of 2001 India census, Bailhongal had a population of 43,215.But in 2011 the population was around 78,196 Males make up 51% of the population and females 49%. Bail Hongal has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 85% of the men and 71% of women literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Kannada is main language spoken here. As

of 2011, the average literacy rate is 78% with male literacy 85% and female literacy 71% of the total population.

Civic administration

The civic administration of the town is managed by the Bailhongal Municipal Council, which was established as a municipality in 1919. Earlier It was a municipal district governed by Bombay act III of 1906
Today the Municipal Council oversees the engineering works, health, sanitation, water supply, administration and taxation in the city. It is headed by a Municipal President who is assisted by municipal chief officer and council members. The city is divided into 32 wards and the council members (also known as councilors) are elected by the citizens of Bailhongal every five years. The council members in turn choose the Municipal President. The growth and expansion of the city is managed by the Bailhongal Municipal Council which is headed by a municipal chief officer. Its activities include developing new layouts and roads, town planning and land acquisition.

The citizens of Bailhongal elect one representative, currently Mr. Vishwanath Patil, to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly through the constituency of Bailhongal. Bailhongal, being a part of the larger Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, also elects one member, currently Mr.Suresh Angadi, to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Economy

Bailhongal is a major cotton ginning center in north Karnataka. The first cotton ginning and pressing mill was established in 1911
by Late Mr. prajwal wali, a young entrepreneur of the town. He imported entire machinery such as cotton gins of Platt Brothers and hydraulic press, steam boiler and turbine etc. from England. This was the most important milestone in the growth and prosperity of the farming community of the region. Today many new and most modern ginning mills are in the town.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the Taluka. The crops grown mainly are cotton groundnut, corn, jowar, wheat, maize, sugarcane etc.

The Agricultural Produce Market Committee is a marketing board established by the state government of Karnataka has a market yard in Bailhongal since 1936. It facilitates farmers to sell their produce and get reasonable price constituted APMC in many towns. Most of the APMC have market yard where traders and other marketing agents are provided godowns and shops for the sale of agricultural products from farmers. Farmers can sell their produce to agents or traders under supervision of APMC.

Places of tourist interest

Sogal water falls- exotic and mythological.

Schools and colleges

Road

Transportation is provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses as well as many prominent private buses which servers to all major destinations in Karnataka. The city has excellent connectivity with a number of major cities like Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Belgaum . KSRTC provides bus service from Bailhongal to Belagavi every 15 minutes. Private buses are more preferred mode of transport due to its wider network and speed. Buses run by private companies are generally considered more comfortable and reliable, with most offering sleeper and air conditioned coaches.

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Nearest airport

Nearest temples