Holkunda

Holkunda, also known as Holkonda and Holconda is a village in the Kalaburagi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 28 kilometers northeast of the district headquarters Gulbarga, on the NH50.

Holkunda
Coordinates: 17.5280741°N 76.9774798°E / 17.5280741; 76.9774798
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictKalaburagi
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,496

History

During the Bahmani period, the village was a suburb of Gulbarga, which was the capital of the sultanate. By the British period, it had been reduced to a small village.[1]

Landmarks

A cluster of seven Bahmani mausolea are located within the village. These are very similar to the Haft Gumbaz. Five are situated within a walled compound, and two are situated outside. One of these tombs is revered as a dargah.[2] The complex is listed as a state protected monument.

Economy

Jaggery is the most significant commodity produced in Holkunda.[3]

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, the village had a population of 2495, in 418 households.[3] 964 people belonged the scheduled castes.

References
  1. Yazdani, Ghulam (1938). Annual Report of the Archaeological Department of His Exalted Highness The Nizam's Dominions. Calcutta: Baptist Mission Press. p. 1.
  2. Merklinger, Elizabeth I. (1975). "Seven Tombs at Holkonda: A Preliminary Survey". Kunst des Orients. 10 (1/2): 187–197. ISSN 0023-5393. JSTOR 20752462.
  3. Census of India 2011 - Karnataka - Series 30 - Part XII A - District Census Handbook, Gulbarga (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Karnataka.
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