Darur

Village in Karnataka, India
16°43′N 75°04′E / 16.72°N 75.06°E / 16.72; 75.06Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictBelgaumFounded byDurga MunilTalukasAthaniGovernment
 • TypeDecentralised • BodyGrama PanchayatArea
 • Total04 km2 (2 sq mi)Population
 (2001)
 • Total5,244 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)Languages
 • OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Darur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Athani Taluk of Belagavi district in Karnataka.

Demographics

As of 2001[update] India census, Darur had a population of 5,244 with 2,669 males and 2,575 females. The village is well known by Krishna River and its flood prone area, historically this is famous for agriculture and animal husbandry.

Agriculture

Agriculture is the main source of economy. Now the village is known for commercial crops such as, sugar cane, cotton, sunflower, and traditional crops like maize, soybean, rice, and wheat.[3]

See also

  • Belgaum
  • Districts of Karnataka

References

  1. ^ Village code= 19400 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Yahoomaps India : Darur, Belgaum, Karnataka". Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  3. ^ Volume No.. 3 (2013), Issue No. 08 (August), ISSN 2231-5756. International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management

External links

  • http://Belgaum.nic.in/
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Settlements in Belagavi district, Karnataka
District HQ: Belgaum
  • See also: Settlements in Gokak taluk


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