Namma raibag na history odi .....As of 2001 India census, Raibag (Rural) had a population of 9911 with 5123 males and 4788 females. Its one of the smallest taluq in Belgaum district,with a reserved(sc) MLA constituency Besides being an underdeveloped place,its geographical situation is so awesome that,its just 90 km from Belgaum,95 km from kolhapur,and 50 km to Sangali-Miraj. The market here is so planned that,theres never a jam or congestion. The town also crowns two sugar factories providing a large source of employment. A fertilizer factory on outskirts adds another feather to the cap. The villages nearby are famous for their vibrant cultures and arts, A village named chinchali, 8 km from the town is famous for its female goddess Mayakka,an annual fair which happens here is considered to be the Karnatakas 2nd largest fair after Saundatti Yellamma. The town also celebrates a grand fair of Goddess Laxmi once in five years.[citation needed] The climate here in and around is moderate and makes it best for living.[citation needed] The major clans here are Kurubas, Jains and Lingayat, Reddy. In Yesteryears the place was under the rulership of Shahu Maharaj,the place derives its name with the meaning King and Tiger, for Rai and bagh respectively where latter means tiger in Hindi. The town has a beautiful newly built Mini Vidhan Soudha hosting several public offices such as Tahasildar,revenue etc., and official rto registration bearing KA 23. A major source of transport being the Railway,passes here to major cities of the state and counterparts. the major source of income being Agriculture,the rural people growing rich crops like sugarcane,turmeric,grapes etc. makes people quite rich. HISTORY In ancient days Raibag is called asPOOBAAGI means hoovina baagi(flowers place).Ratta empire ruled Poobaagi for several centuries.Somanath temple,Narasimha temple and Jain basadi are historical places.Rajaditya was famous mathematician of Poobaagi. [1] ..........ptoud to be a raibagian
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:38:32 +0000
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