Narayanapur, Bidar
Narayanapur is a village situated 3 kilometres away from Basavakalyan taluk of Bidar district in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1][2]
Narayanapur
Narayanapura | |
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village | |
 Shiva temple, Narayanapur | |
  Narayanapur Location in Karnataka, India  Narayanapur Narayanapur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°51′32″N 76°58′24″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar |
| Taluk | Basavakalyan |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Bidar |
| Founded by | Chalukya Vikramaditya |
| Nearest City | Basavakalyan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram |
| • Body | Panchayat of Narayanapur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.91 km2 (13.86 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3rd (Basavakalyan Taluka) |
| Elevation | 607 m (1,991 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,152 |
| • Rank | 4th (Basavakalyan Taluka) |
| • Density | 255/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Narayanapuria, Narayanapuri, Narayanapurkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pin Code | 585327 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 56 |
History
The village is mentioned as Tribhuvana Tilaka Shri Rama Narayanapura, Rayanarayanapura and Viranarayanapura.[3]
Shiva Temple
Narayanapur is famous for the ancient 12th century Shiva temple, built during the Chalukyan reign located in the village. In addition to the main Shiva temple there are many temples in dilapidated condition around the village.
JNV ( Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya ) BIDAR
JNV or Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (An autonomous body of hrd ministry, govt of India) Bidar is a premier educational institute located near the village.
Schools in Narayanpur
- Vidyaniketan P. S, Narayanpur
- Govt Mps, Narayanpur
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Narayanapur had a population of 8677 with 4486 males and 4191 females.[1]
Transport
Narayanapur is 3 km from Taluka headquarter Basavakalyan. It is well connected by road to Basavakalyan. Nearest major railway station is in Bidar which is 83 kilo metres from village.
References
- Village code= 404600 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 18 December 2008. Narayanapur, Bidar, Karnataka
- Chugh, Lalit (2016). Karnataka's Rich Heritage - Art and Architecture. Chennai: Notion press. ISBN 978-93-5206-825-8.
External links
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