Raibag (village)

Raibag
Town
Raibag is located in Karnataka
Raibag
Raibag
Location in Karnataka, India
Raibag is located in India
Raibag
Raibag
Raibag (India)
Coordinates: 16°29′N 74°47′E / 16.48°N 74.78°E / 16.48; 74.78
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBelagavi
TalukasRaybag
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
10,732
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Raibag is a large village in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.[1][2] It is located in Raybag taluk of Belagavi district.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Raybag (Rural) had a population of 10,732, Comprising 5,548 males and 5,184 females.

History

In ancient days Raybag was called Poobaagi, which means hoovina baagi (flowers place). The Ratta empire ruled Poobaagi for centuries. Somanath temple, Narasimha temple and Jain basadi are historical places.

Notables

Rajaditya was a mathematician of Poobaagi.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Village code= 24500 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Yahoomaps India : Raibag (Rural), Belgaum, Karnataka". Retrieved 18 December 2008.