Afzalpur

Afzalpur ಅಫ್ಜಲ್‌ಪುರ
City
Afzalpur Afzalpur Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 17°12′N 76°21′E / 17.2°N 76.35°ECoordinates: 17°12′N 76°21′E / 17.2°N 76.35°E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Gulbarga
Area
• Total	3 km^2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation	408 m (1,339 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	27,088
• Density	6,371.33/km^2 (16,501.7/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	585301
Telephone code	08470

Afzalpur is a panchayat town in Gulbarga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of the Afzalpur taluk.

History

As per Maqsood Afzal Khan descendent of Afzal Khan out of more than 150 commander-in-chief of Adil Shahi period of 200 years, Afzal Khan a leading personality stands tall who extended the territory of Adil Shahi rulers to Jinji Tamilnadu. He not only handled military service but, established towns in his name as 'Afzalpur' in Gulbarga (Kalburgi) district and in Takiya, Bijapur district and in Raichur too. According to historian A.G. Imaratwale, he traced number of monuments constructed by Afzal Khan not only in Bijapur but, also in Gulbarga and Raichur district and even in Maharastra state.

Monuments

The Masjid Mahal at Afzalpur, constructed in the year 1652 is very attractive as it starts with main entrance from North by both side a sitting facility and after crossing the entrance attached with compound in the middle there is big bastan of stone i.e. platform. Over this platform Mosque is situated towards east there is mausoleum/cenotaph of royal ladies and wives of Afzal Khan and between these there is a fountain pound and towards southern side there is palace of Afzal Khan in centre of complex.

Geography

Afzalpur is located at 17°12′N 76°21′E / 17.2°N 76.35°E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 408 metres (1338 feet). The town is spread over an area of 3 km².^[2]

Afzalpur Taluk borders Aland taluk of Gulbarga district to the north, Gulbarga taluk of Gulbarga district to the east, Jevargi taluk of Gulbarga district and Sindgi taluk of Bijapur district to the south, Indi Taluk of Bijapur district to the west and Akalkot Taluk of Solapur district of Maharashtra to the north-west.

Bhima and Amarja rivers flow through this taluk.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[3] Afzalpur had a population of 19,114. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Afzalpur has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to see

• Shri Vijay Laxmi temple Mallabad, which is only 8 km towards east from Afazalpur, a famous temple of Goddess Mahalaxmi
• MahaShani Temple at Mashal around 28 km away from Afzalpur.Shani Mandir
• Malikarjun Temple at Chinamalli 38 km away from Afzalpur.
• Afzal Khan Mosque in Afzalpur.
• Choudeshwari Temple, 28 km away from Afzalpur.
• Afzalpur, Chinamalli, Mashal, Atanur, Ganagapur and Udachan are the historical sites in Afzalpur Taluk.
• Marjee Peer Darga at the confluence of Bhima and Amarja rivers.
• Baggyavanthi Temple situated 14 km away from Afzalpur in Gattarga village.
• Dattatreay Devastan in a village called Ganagapur, about 22 km from Afzalpur & 40 km from Gulbarga.
• Maheboob Subhani Darga & Shivasharani Niloor Nimbekka Temple's in a Village Niloor 40 km From Afzalpur & 25 km from Gulbarga
• Yellamma Devi temple,Chennakeshava temple at Mannur.

References

1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Afzalpur
2. The area of major towns in Karnataka has been mentioned in the webpage Population of Corporation/CMC/TMC/TP belonging to the Municipal Administration Department of the Government of Karnataka
3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

Maheboob Subhani Darga & Shivasharani Niloor Nimbekka devastan in Niloor 35 km From Afazalpur & 25 km From Gulbarga