Hunagunda

Hungund or Hunagunda is a taluk in the northern district of Bagalkot in Karnataka, India. Major towns in the taluk are Amingad, Hunagunda. Kudalasangama, where the social reformist Basavanna died, is located in the taluk. Hunagunda Taluk also contains Aihole and Pattadkal which were once under the rule of Chalukyas of Badami. Amingad is known for Amingad karadantu, a sweet dish.

Hungund
Town/Taluk
Hungund Taluk Map before creation of Ilkal Taluk
Hungund
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16.0619°N 76.0603°E / 16.0619; 76.0603
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBagalkot
Area
  Total3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total18,037
  Density5,549.85/km2 (14,374.0/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
587 118
Telephone code08351
Vehicle registrationKA-29
Websitewww.hungundtown.mrc.gov.in
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