Siruguppa

Siruguppa is a town in Bellary district in Karnataka. It belongs to Gulbarga Division. It is located 61 KM towards North from District head quarters Bellary. It is a Taluk head quarter. In a region sometimes known as "The land of paddy", this town is one of the major rice exporters of the state. The place was recently declared as city municipal council. The history of the region dates back to the Mauryas. Inscriptions of king Ashoka are found in the Nittur village of the taluk. The region was subsequently ruled by many famous dynasties like Chalukyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Sultans of Bahamani, Nizams of Hyderabad.

The lands surrounding Ibrahampura and Desanur are reputed to be among the best lands in the district. Paddy, plantations, cocoanuts, sweet potatoes and garlic are sent to other places in large quantizes. Siruguppa and Tekkalakote towns have Town Panchayats. Siruguppa is about 32 miles due north of Bellary. A Sub Magistrate is stationed here, who has also jurisdiction over 74 of the surrounding villages. The town is built on the south bank of the Tungabadra, and some of the minor channels pass