History
About District
Koppal, a newborn district of Karnataka state, carved out of Raichur District. It is situated between 15* 09′ 00″ to 16* 03′ 30″ North Latitude and 75* 47′ 30″ to 76* 48′ 10″ East Longitude. It consists of four talukas Koppal, Gangavathi, Kushtagi,Yelburga and Newly formed three talukas (19.01.2018)Kanakagiri, Karatagi and (18.01.2018) Kukanoor. Koppal district is surrounded by Raichur district in the east, Gadag district in the West, Bagalkot district in the north, Bellary district in the south. Koppal District headquarters is closest to the world heritage Hampi.
Origin of Name
Koppal district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. In the past Koppal was referred to as
‘Kopana Nagara’. Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. It is situated approximately 38 km away. Anegundi, is also a famous travel destination.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF KOPPAL DISTRICT
Koppal District located in the northern interior of Karnataka has an area of 8,458 sq km. It is bounded by the districts of Raichur, Bagalkot, Gadag, and Bellary. Koppal district is the best seed production center in the state. Several national seed companies have seed production centres for flowers, fruits, vegetables and pulses here. Anegundi, Kanakagiri, Navabrindavana, and Kuknur are the important places to visit.
Geographically, Koppal is a stretch of rocky terrain on one side and acres of dry land on the other wherein agricultural crops like Jowar, Ground-nuts etc are grown.Farmers still use the old Bullock-Cart ploughing methods, depending mainly on the Monsoons which is a rarity in these parts of the world.However recently some of them have ventured into high-tech irrigational Farming especially after the Thunga-Bhadra river waters from the neighbouring town of Munirabad (20kms away with a huge Dam) is been redirected to the Town to solve its water problems. So, the current product crops are Pomegranites, Grapes and Figs (which are being exported)
The history of Koppal can be traced back to the kingdoms of Shathavahanas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Chalukya Dynasties. The name of the district i.e. “KOPPAL” is found in the poetic work of the great poet Kavirajamarga (During King Nrupathunga’s time of 814-878 A.D.) as “VIDITHA MAHA KOPANA NAGARA”. During Ashoka’s period, the Jainism gained greater momentum in this region. Therefore, it was called “Jainkashi”. In twelth century A.D. Veerashaivaism of Social Reformer Basaveshwara became popular. The present Gavi Math of Koppal has great attraction.
Anegundi of Gangavathi Taluk was the first capital of great Vijayanagara Dynasty. The old palace and fort still exist where annual festival called “Anegundi Utsava” is being celebrated in a befitting manner every year. The other important historical places of Koppal district are Huligi, Kanakagiri, Itagi, Kukanoor, Madinoor, Indrakeela Parvatha,Pura, Chikkabenakal & Hirebenakal.
Before Independence, Koppal was under the Nizam of Hyderabad. India got Independence on 15th August 1947, since Koppal was part of Hyderabad region, the people of the region had to struggle further to attain Independence from the clutches of Hyderabad Nizam. On 18th September, 1948, the Hyderabad-Karnataka got independence from Nizam. Since then until 01-04-1998, Koppal District was in Raichur District of Gulbarga Revenue Division.
ABOUT DISTRICT COURT
District & Sessions Court was set-up on 22-7-2000 and started its functioning in existing court building of CJM & JMFC, Koppal. As per G.O. No. LAW 18 LCE 97(PF) dated: 19-4-2000. On the strike and demand made by members of Bar Association, Koppal, Gangavathi, Kushtagi & Yelburga. The District & Sessions Court has been established and started its functioning in existing building. Thereafter looking into the scarcity of places for the entire staff members, construction of Ist stage of First floor of existing building of Koppal has been requested and accordingly Hon’ble High Court, Bangalore has been moved plan and estimates copies for the proposed Ist stage of first floor for the existing building of Koppal. By Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka LCBS, 58/98 dated: 19-06-2001. After securing the plan and estimates for construction of first floor building from PWD authorities. This office has submitted through Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka vide office letter No. 1028/01 dated: 17-7-2001. In turn Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, Bangalore letter No. LCBS 58/98 dated: 4-3-2002 has been moved to the Govt. for administrative approval for Ist stage of first floor construction. Looking into the said facts and circumstances, Govt. of Karnataka with its order no. LAW 265 WCE 2001 dated: 13-6-2002 has sanctioned administrative approval by releasing funds of Rs. 50,00,000/- under centrally sponsored scheme. Thereafter said building has been constructed by PWD authorities and handed over same to District & Sessions Judge, Koppal on 7-8-2003 under letter No. 18/38-2000 dated 7-2-2003. This court intimating the matters of taking over the position to the Hon’ble high court of Karnataka. Hence, presents District & Sessions court is functioning in I st stage building of I st floor in existing building. At present the accommodation for the court hall judges chamber , staff rooms,is sufficient more over in I st of I st floor building there is a space of court hall, judge chamber, staff rooms. There is an other judges chamber, courthall, staff room are available and at present the same is being used for function of FTC-I, Koppal.
No.of Talukas
Koppal District consists of six (6) Taluks viz., Koppal, Gangavati, Kushtagi, Yelburga, Kukanoor, Karatagi, Kanakagiri
List of courts functioning in Koppal District:
PRL. District and Sessions Judge, Koppal
ADDL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE,KOPPAL SITTING AT GANGAVATI
ADDL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE,FTSC-I (Special Court for Trail cases filed under POCSO act)
PRL. JUDGE FAMILY COURT, KOPPAL
SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE, MEMBER SECRETORY, DLSA, KOPPAL
SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE & CJM,KOPPAL
PRL CIVIL JUDGE & JMFC, KOPPAL
ADDL. CIVIL JUDGE & JMFC, KOPPAL