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About Haveri
- Haveri city is almost in the center of Karnataka with equal distance from Bidar in the far north to Kollegal in the far south. It is also known as the gateway district to the northern districts of Karnataka. Haveri district along with Gadag district was earlier part of undivided Dharwad district.
- Owing to the demands of the people Haveri district was carved out of old Dharwad district and was formed on 24.08.1997.
- Haveri City is divided into 31 Wards. And there are 31 Ward Members.
- In Haveri's City limit there is an ancient temple called as Pura Siddeshwar Devastana. The city is famous for CARDAMOM BUSINESS.
- Haveri city has a very rich culture and tradition. The district is proud to be the birth place of Santa Shishunala Sharif, great saint Kanakadasaru, Sarvagnya, Hanagal Kumara Shivayogigalu, Wagish Panditaru, Writer Galaganatharu, Ganayogi Panchakshari Gavayigalu, Gnyana Peetha Awardee Dr.V.K.Gokak and many more.
- The freedom fighter Mailara Mahadevappa, who resisted British rule, is from Motebennur in Haveri District. Another freedom fighter Gudleppa Hallikere a native of Hosaritti is also from this district. He started a residential school Gandhi Grameen Gurukul in Hosaritti.
- History of Haveri dates to pre-historic period. Evidences are available on existence of pre-historic civilizations on the Tungabhadra and Varada river basins. Stone carvings depicting Stone Age civilizations are found in many parts of the district. About 1300 stone writings of different rulers like Chalukyas, Rastrakutas are found in the district.
- The name HAVERI is derived from the word HAVU and KERI, which means places of snakes.
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