Hungund

Hunagunda is a taluk in the northern district of Bagalkot in Karnataka, India. Major towns in the taluk are Amingad, Karadi, Hunagunda and Ilkal.Kudalasangama (ಕೂಡಲಸಂಗಮ), 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.GeographyHunagunda is located at. It has an average elevation of 531 metres (1742 feet). The soil found in the area is usually black or red and the soil is very fertile.TalukaThe Hungund Taluka has thirty panchayat villages:Recent eventsHunagund is connected with National Highway which connects between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Once the Hospet and Chitradurga Highway is completed, It would become one of the major stops. In the recent times a survey was conducted where there is a proposal to build railway track between Koppal and Alamatti. This would help reducing the Travel time between Southern Capitals to Delhi by 6 Hrs. Major junction would be planned around this area. There is one more railway proposal between Bagalkot and Raichur. This would help in improving the connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.Tourism Places around Hunagund Aihole Pattadakal Badami Banashankari Kudalasangama Bijapur