Located on the eastern side of Karnataka State, Bellary city is bounded by Raichur district on the north, by Dharwad district on the west, Chitradurga and Davangere districts on the south and Anantapur, Kurnool districts of Andhra Pradesh on east. The city stands in the midst of a wide, level plain of black cotton soil. The name Bellary originates from the word Balari which refers to Goddess Durugamma, who had manifested herself in the town. Bellary is the headquarters of the district of the same name in the state of Karnataka. An industrial town consisting of 7 taluks, Bellary city stands in the midst of a wide, level plain of black cotton soil filled with granite rocks and hills which form a prominent feature of the city. The city is spread mainly around two huge rocky granite hills, the Ballari Hill and Kumbara Hill. These two hills are dominant features of the city, and are visible from every part of the city. It is also said as per the myths that while Rama was searching for Sita, met Sugreeva and Hanuman at a place near Hampi. According to history, this place has played significant role during Satavahanas, Kadambas, Chalukyas of Kalyana, Kalachuryas, Sevunas, and Hoysalas period.
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By Air - Though there is an airport at Bellary, no international flights run from here. This domestic airport has flights to places like Goa and Bangalore that have international airports.
By Train - Tourists can access to any place in Karnataka from the Bellary Railway Station. Bellary is well connected by Rail to Bangalore, Raichur, Tirupati, Hubli, Guntakal, Vijayawada etc.
By Bus - Bellary city is well connected by bus services to all major cities, towns and important cities of neighbouring states.
By Road - Bellary is linked with the rest of the state by a vast network of well connected roads. It is on National Highway 63 Ankola Gooty road.
1 - BELLARY - [FAMOUS FOR MEWA GHEWAR(SWEET DISH MADE OF FLOUR, GHEE, MILK, BUTTER, SUGAR AND ALMOND, PISTACHIO, SAFFRON AND GREENCARDAMOM) ; HOLIGE OR OBATTU (IS SWEET STUFFED ROLLED BREAD)]
Updated Nov 25
hospet(taluk) , Bellary 583239, Karnataka, India
Updated 30 Mar 2019