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'''Gokak''' is a [[taluk]]a headquarters in the [[Belgaum District]] of [[Karnataka]] state, [[India]]. It is located around 70&nbsp;km from [[Belgaum]] at the confluence of two rivers, the [[Ghataprabha River|Ghataprabha]] and the [[Markandeya]]. The population of the city is according to 2011 census is approximately 80,162.<ref name="census2011_provisional"/> The common language in use is [[Kannada]]. The town contains old [[Hindu]] [[temple]]s with inscriptions.
'''Gokak''' is a [[taluk]]a headquarters in the [[Belagavi district]] of [[Karnataka]] state, India. It is located around 70&nbsp;km from [[Belagavi]] at the confluence of two rivers, the [[Ghataprabha River|Ghataprabha]] and the [[Markandeya]]. The population of the city is according to 2011 census is 79,121. Gokak city has second highest GDP in the district of Belagavi after Belagavi city.<ref name="Taluka wide stats of Belgaum district"/> The common language is [[Kannada]].


Gokak city has its own history. Nature has been kind to this place with the ranges of hills on one side and the vast black soil on the other. The river [[Ghataprabha]] rushes forth in a majestic manner on the north side of the city. Before she passes through Gokak city, she dashes down through a cleft of 167&nbsp;ft, to form a famous [[Gokak Falls]]. Her waters have been harnessed and hydroelectric power is generated to run the well-known Gokak Mills since long. The hanging bridge across the river adds to the dreamy charm of the beautiful picture painted by Mother Nature. Another dancing river [[Markendeya]] joins river [[Ghataprabha]] to form “Holy Sangam” on north-west side of the Gokak city. The river [[Markandeya]], near village Godachinmalaki, dashes down through 43&nbsp;ft step wise hill plates to form another beautiful Godachinmalaki Falls.
Gokak is surrounded on one side by a range of hills, and on the other side by a vast plain of black soil. The river [[Ghataprabha]] flows from the north side of the city and cascades down through a cleft of 167&nbsp;ft, to form [[Gokak Falls]] before flowing through the city. Since the colonial era, the a hydroelectric station under the waterfall has been used to power Gokak Mills, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of yarn in India. The river [[Markandeya]], a tributary of the [[Ghataprabha]], dashes down through 43&nbsp;ft step wise hill plates to form [[Godchinamalaki Falls|Godachinamalaki Falls]].


==History==
The town is growing rapidly in terms of industries, business, as well as the fields of education, arts, literature and folk-art. It is associated with famous [[Kannada]] writers and thinkers such as Shri Krishna Murty Puranik, Anand Kanda,Prof K.Sharanappa. Dr. S. B. Totad, Basavaraj Kattimani,Prof.Kundanagar Rngler D.C.Pawate and Raghavendra Patil Many popular folk-artists such as Padmashri [[Chandrashekhar Kambar|Dr.Chandrashekar Kambar]], Ningayya Swami Pujari, Ishwarappa Minachi, Yallappa Pujeri, Dr. Hatapaki and Ishwarachandra Betageri are also associated with the town. Gokak has a world famous waterfall known as Gokak Falls.
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Gokak is a place of philosophical and historical significance. According to Hindu Purans, Gokak was a part of Kuntala Country; it was the land of hunting tribes. During historical period many emperors had ruled the Gokak areas: Shatavahanas ruled it during 327 BC to 229 CE, the Western Chalukyas ruled it during 550 CE to610 CE, then it was also ruled by Rashtrakutas and Kalyana Chalukyas; the subordinate-kings of Rashtrakutas called Rattas too ruled Gokak Province during 850 CE to1250 CE under Rashtrakutas as well Kalyana Chalukyas, during their reign, temples and Basadies were built at Konnur, Gokak-Falls, Gokak and Mamadapur. Devagiri Yadavas captured this areas after defeating Rattas but the Sultanas of Delhi took this areas under their control by defeating Yadavas. Then, it was controlled by many emperors namely Kampili Raya, Vijayanagara, Bidar's Bahamani kings, Bijapur Sultans, Mughals (Aurangazeb), Hyderali, Tippu Sultan (Savanoor Nawaab), Maratha Ghorpade and Peshwas; in 1818 CE British captured Gokak by defeating Peshwas. Gokak city became Municipality in 1853 CE, it is second oldest Municipality in Karnataka State. The monuments build during Hindu, Jain and Muslim rules are still found at Gokak and its surroundings.<ref>Prof Arjun Y. Pangannavar:` Taynadu’ A collection of Articles in Kannada, Kanaka Sahitya Pratisthana, Bangalore-91, 2008 Pp-89-90</ref> There was a dispute and a battle as well in between [[Abbakka|Rani Abbakka]] and Gokak Kotwals who ruled the city in the 16th century. A fort which is in ruins can still be seen at the western side of the city. The Mallikarjun temple, also known affectionately as the "Malikjaan dargha", stands atop a hill, also called the Mallikarjun hill. The tomb of the [(Raja)] of Kittur Mallasarja is at the nearby Duradundeshwar temple in [[Arabhavi Math]]. During the [[British Raj|British rule in India]], the [[Forbes & Company Ltd.|Forbes Gokak]] Spinning Mill (now owned by Gokak Textiles Limited of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group) was set up in 1887 in [[Gokak Falls]] which is located about 6&nbsp;km north-west of Gokak. It was modernised over decades and is functional till date being a major source of economy for the city. A [[Hydel power|hydroelectric power plant]] was also set up in [[Gokak Falls]] in 1887, is one of the oldest projects of a kind in the region. The first Hydroelectricity was generated here in Gokak Falls in whole Asia continent.


Gokak taluka contributed to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund which was meant for humanitarian assistance for the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|Indian Ocean tsunami]] victims. Child Development Project Officer Mr P N Patil who addressed a press conference had disclosed that it was decided to donate a day's salary of government officials towards the relief fund. The employees of Forbes-Gokak textile industry also contributed about [[Indian rupee|INR]] {{Indian Rupee}} 7 lakh ({{Indian Rupee}} 700,000).<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak taluk out to set a record|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan132005/d16.asp|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=13 January 2005}}</ref> Gokak is also known for its old [[Hindu]] [[Temple]]s. The most famous once are [[Mahalingeshwara Temple, Gokak Falls|Mahalingeshwara temple]], Savalagi Shivalinga [[Matha]], Kadasiddeshwar Matha Konnur-Maradimath, Yogikolla temple and Duradundeshwara temple in [[Arabhavi]]. Mahalingeshwara temple is well-known and is located on the [[Ghataprabha River]]side near Gokak water-falls. The temple is a large and sprawling structure built in the later Chalukyan style of architecture. The temple has a garbhagriha, (sanctum), an ardhamantapa and a spacious but open mukhamantapa (frontal courtyard). The sanctum with its tall Shikara adorned with exquisite sculptures is a sight to behold. It faces north, an unusual orientation for Shiva temples. On the sides of the [[Ghataprabha River]] there are several temples apart from [[Mahalingeshwara Temple, Gokak Falls|Mahalingeshwara temple]] that date back to the period of the later Chalukyas of Kalyana who ruled portions of the Deccan from the 10th to the 12th centuries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Mahalingeshwara Temple|url=http://www.fropper.com/post/8639|publisher=fropper.com|access-date=23 November 2007}}</ref>
Gokak and [[Hunagunda|Amingad]]is also renowned for its sweets, which are known all over India, such as ''[[Karadantu]]'' (a [[Kannada]] term, which literally means ''fried edible gum''), a sweet richly stuffed with nuts and edible gum, and ''ladagi laadu''.


The city is growing rapidly in terms of industries, business, as well as the fields of education, arts, literature and folk-art. It is associated with famous Kannada writers and thinkers such as Shri Krishna Murty Puranik, Anand Kanda, Prof K. Sharanappa, Dr. S. B. Totad, Dr. Arjun Y. Pangannavar https://www.educreation.in/author/arjunypangannavar/Basavaraj Kattimani, Prof. Kundanagar Rngler, D.C. Pawate and Raghavendra Patil. Many popular folk-artists such as Padmashri Dr.Chandrashekar Kambar, Ningayya Swami Pujari, Ishwarappa Minachi, Yallappa Pujeri, Dr. Hatapaki and Ishwarachandra Betageri are also associated with the town. Gokak has a world famous waterfall known as Gokak Falls.Dr. Arjun Y. Pangannavar has authored 35+ books on economics and literature,his latest contribution is"Shrimad Valmiki Ramayan Mahakaavya-Darshanm: Literature- Epic Poem (Kannada),2021.<ref>Dr. Arjun Y. Pangannavar: Shrimad Valmiki Ramayan Mahakaavya-Darshanm: Part1: Literature- Epic Poem (Kannada) EvincePub Publishing Bilaspur Chhattisgarh ISBN 9789390586134 (2021)</ref>
== History ==
Gokak is a place of philosophical and historical significance. It was founded in 1853. There was a dispute and a battle as well in between [[Abbakka|Rani Abbakka]] and Gokak Kotawals who ruled the town in 16th century. A fort which is in ruins can still be seen at the western side of the city. The Mallikarjun temple, also known affectionately as the "Maliksaab Temple", stands atop a hill, also called the Malik-saab hill. The tomb of the [[Raja]] of Kittur Mallasarja is at the nearby Duradundeshwar temple in Arabhavi Math. During the [[British Raj|British rule in India]], the [[Forbes & Company Ltd.|Forbes Gokak]] Spinning Mill (now owned by Gokak Textiles Limited of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group) was set up in 1887 in [[Gokak Falls]] which is located about 6&nbsp;km north-west of Gokak. It was modernised over decades and is functional till date being a major source of economy for the city. A [[Hydel power|hydroelectric power plant]] was also set up in [[Gokak Falls]] in 1907, is one of the oldest projects of a kind in the region. According to the Mysore State Gazetteer, [[Gokak Falls]] was discovered in 1885 by British explorers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Picturesque Gokak Falls|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/15041/picturesque-gokak-falls.html|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Discover the World|url=http://ellakavi.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/discover-the-world-bangaloreoutings-gokak-falls-%E2%80%93-karnataka%E2%80%99s-niagara/|publisher=ellakavi.wordpress.com|accessdate=28 January 2008}}</ref>


Gokak is also renowned for its sweets, which are known all over India, such as Karadantu (a Kannada term, which literally means fried edible gum), a sweet richly stuffed with nuts and edible gum, and {{transl|kn|ladagi laadu}}.
Gokak taluka had also made an outstanding contribution to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund which was meant for humanitarian assistance for the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|Indian ocean tsunami]] victims. Child Development Project Officer Mr P N Patil who addressed a press conference had disclosed that it was decided to donate a day’s salary of government officials towards the relief fund. The employees of Forbes-Gokak textile industry also contributed about [[Indian rupee|INR]] {{Indian Rupee}} 7 lakh ({{Indian Rupee}} 700,000).<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak taluk out to set a record|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan132005/d16.asp|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=13 January 2005}}</ref> Gokak is also known for its old [[Hindu]] [[Temple]]s. The most famous once are Mahalingeshwara temple, Savalagi Shivalinga [[Matha]], Yogikolla temple and Duradundeshwar temple in [[Arabhavi]].Mahalingeshwara temple is well-known and is located on the [[Ghataprabha River]]side near Gokak water-falls. The temple is a large and sprawling structure built in the later Chalukyan style of architecture. The temple has a garbhagriha, (sanctum), an ardhamantapa and a spacious but open mukhamantapa (frontal courtyard). The sanctum with its tall Shikara adorned with exquisite sculptures is a sight to behold. It faces north, an unusual orientation for Shiva temples. On the sides of the [[Ghataprabha River]] there are several temples apart from Mahalingeshwara temple that date back to the period of the later Chalukyas of Kalyana who ruled portions of the Deccan from the 10th to the 12th centuries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Falls|url=http://letstraveleasy.blogspot.com/2009/12/gokak-falls-karnatakas-niagara.html|publisher=letstraveleasy.blogspot.com|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Mahalingeshwara Temple|url=http://www.fropper.com/post/8639|publisher=fropper.com|accessdate=23 November 2007}}</ref>


===Etymology===
===Etymology===
'''Gokak''' ({{lang-kn|ಗೋಕಾಕ}}) was founded in 1853 and derives its name from Goki trees that grow abundantly in the region. Gokak does not have an [[Anglicisation|anglicised]] name. Gokak is also the last name for many people, most notably the famous scholar [[V. K. Gokak]]. The city is also known for "Gokak Kotwals" who ruled the town in 16th century and had disputes and fought a battle as well with [[Abbakka Chowta|Rani Abbakka]] at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tourist information for Gokak|url=http://www.karnataka.com/belgaum/gokak-falls/|publisher=karnataka.com|accessdate=May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= North Karnataka Tourism.|url=http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|publisher=C.M.C Gokak, Government of Karnataka|accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref>
'''Gokak''' ({{lang-kn|ಗೋಕಾಕ}}) was basically an 'Agrahar' founded in pre-historic period, place of tribal people/jungle people then ruled by Rattas (850 Ad-1250Ad), Bijapur Sultans, Tippu-Sultan and British (1819) and became Municipality in 1853, next to Belgaum City. It derives its name from Goki trees that grow abundantly in the region as well as it was the place of 'Cow Grazers. Gokak does not have an [[Anglicisation|anglicised]] name. Gokak is also the last name for many people, most notably the famous scholar [[V. K. Gokak]]. The city is also known for "Gokak Kotwals" who ruled the town in the 16th century and had disputes and fought a battle as well with [[Abbakka Chowta|Rani Abbakka]] at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tourist information for Gokak|date=30 July 2009 |url=http://www.karnataka.com/belgaum/gokak-falls/|publisher=karnataka.com|access-date=6 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Karnataka Tourism.|url=http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|publisher=C.M.C Gokak, Government of Karnataka|access-date=22 September 2011|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924022845/http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Dispute regarding District status===
===Dispute regarding district status===
{{See also|Belgaum Border dispute}}
Bifurcation of [[Belgaum district]], which includes a total of 10 [[taluka]]'s, has been a long pending issue. Being the second largest city in [[Belgaum district]], Gokak has been a strong contender for a separate administrative district. [[Karnataka]] govt. has been long favouring to give [[Chikkodi]] the district status which would help the in development of neighbouring [[taluka]]'s of [[Hukkeri]], [[Athani (Karnataka)|Athani]] and [[Raybag]]. Most of these protests in Gokak have been peaceful, however sometimes these protests have turned out to be violent leading to the damage of public property. The protests are held in neighbouring towns surrounding Gokak as well.<ref>{{cite news|title=Protests in Gokak|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1893318.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 August 2007|accessdate=July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Judicial district status for Chikkodi kicks up dust |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-09/hubli/30606878_1_gokak-bandh-gokak-bandh-district-status|publisher=[[Times of India]]|date=9 January 2012|accessdate=14 June 2012}}</ref>
Bifurcation of [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]], which includes a total of 16 [[taluka]]s, has been a longstanding issue. Being the second largest city in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]], Gokak has been a strong contender for a separate administrative district. Most of these protests in Gokak have been peaceful, however sometimes these protests have turned out to be violent leading to the damage of public property. The protests are held in neighbouring towns surrounding Gokak also.<ref>{{cite news|title=Protests in Gokak|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1893318.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 August 2007|access-date=21 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Judicial district status for Chikkodi kicks up dust |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-09/hubli/30606878_1_gokak-bandh-gokak-bandh-district-status|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103082654/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-09/hubli/30606878_1_gokak-bandh-gokak-bandh-district-status|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|date=9 January 2012|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 June 2012}}</ref>


Several organisations in Gokak namely "''Gokak Zilla Chalana Samiti (GZCS)''", "''Gokak Jilla Horata Samiti''" and "''Gokak Bar Association''" are active in championing the cause for a District tag for Gokak. There have been several [[Bandh]]s organised in Gokak since 1997( when ruled in j.h.patel govt). Ramesh Jarkiholi and Satish Jarkiholi who represented both the houses of Karnataka Legislative Assembly had cited personal reasons for not being involved in the agitation in 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bandh in Gokak for District tag|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-10-28/bangalore/27229754_1_gokak-bandh-steering-committee|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 October 2001|accessdate=June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gokak bandh peaceful|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-10-30/bangalore/27246057_1_bandh-gokak-district-status|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 October 2001|accessdate=August 2011}}</ref> However in August 2007, Balachandra Jarkiholi and Ramesh Jarkiholi who were the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]'s from [[Arabhavi]] and Gokak constituency along with Satish Jarkiholi who held the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLC]] office at the time, stated that they wouldn't hesitate to quit the office and were prepared to sacrifice their positions to get "justice" to the people of Gokak taluka.<ref>{{cite news|title=Minister to lead a delegation to Bangalore|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1894767.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 August 2007|accessdate=15 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gokak bandh near total|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1894014.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 August 2007|accessdate=15 June 2012}}</ref> In October 2008, [[Bandh]] was declared in Gokak to demand the District status. All the educational institutions, business establishments, [[Movie theatre]]s and other trading centres remaining closed. The North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation ([[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|NWKRTC]]) had suspended its transportation services throughout the day but resumed them in the evening. Gokak Zilla Chalana Samiti's leader and [[Belgaum district]] unit [[Janata Dal (Secular)|JD(S)]] president Ashok Pujari expressed his support for the people of Gokak taluka who had been demanding district status for Gokak for the past several years and had been holding peaceful protests to put pressure on successive governments to concede the demand.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bandh in Gokak for District status|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1352643.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 October 2008|accessdate=January 2012}}</ref>
In October 2008, [[Bandh]] was declared in Gokak to demand the District status. All the educational institutions, business establishments, [[Movie theatre]]s and other trading centres remained closed. The North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation ([[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|NWKRTC]]) had suspended its transportation services throughout the day but resumed them in the evening.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bandh in Gokak for District status|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1352643.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 October 2008|access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref>


P.C. Gaddigoudar committee along with T.M Hundekar committee and M. Vasudev Rao committee was set up by Govt. of Karnataka to help the District Reorganisation Committee in recommending the changes regarding creation of separate administrative divisions in the state of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=District Reorganisation Committee, Govt of Karnataka|url=http://drc.kar.nic.in/image/formation.pdf|publisher=Government of Karnataka|accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=District Reorganisation Committee, Bangalore|url=http://drc.kar.nic.in/home.html|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India}}</ref> P. C Gaddigoudar committee recommended formation of Gokak district which would include the [[taluka]]s of Gokak, [[Hukkeri]], [[Raybag]], [[Chikkodi]] and [[Athani (Karnataka)|Athani]] with its sub-divisions at Gokak and [[Chikkodi]] respectively. As of early 2012 no decision has been made regarding bifurcation of [[Belgaum district]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak observes total bandh for District tag|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article2789214.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=12 January 2012|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=P.C. Gaddigoudar committee report submitted to Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://www.karunadu.gov.in/talukareorganisation/pages/gaddigoudar-committee.aspx|publisher=Govt. of [[Karnataka]]|accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=P.C. Gaddigoudar, Member of Lok Sabha|url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3984|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], [[Govt. of India]]|December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Findings of the DRC committee, Govt of Karnataka|url=http://drc.kar.nic.in/image/previous.pdf|publisher=DRC, Govt of Karnataka|accessdate=May 2011}}</ref>
The P. C Gaddigoudar committee, set up by the state government, recommended formation of Gokak district which would include the [[taluka]]s of Gokak, [[Hukkeri]], [[Raybag]], [[Chikkodi]] and [[Athani (Karnataka)|Athani]] with its sub-divisions at Gokak and [[Chikkodi]], respectively. As of early 2012 no decision has been made regarding bifurcation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak observes total bandh for District tag|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article2789214.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=12 January 2012|access-date=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=P.C. Gaddigoudar committee report submitted to Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://www.karunadu.gov.in/talukareorganisation/pages/gaddigoudar-committee.aspx|publisher=Govt. of [[Karnataka]]|access-date=28 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=P.C. Gaddigoudar, Member of Lok Sabha|url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3984|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], [[Govt. of India]]|access-date=12 December 2012|archive-date=1 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201155506/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3984|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Findings of the DRC committee, Govt of Karnataka|url=http://drc.kar.nic.in/image/previous.pdf|publisher=DRC, Govt of Karnataka|access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref>


== Geography ==
==Geography==
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Gokak is second biggest city after Belgaum in Belgaum district and is surrounded by the Western Ghats. The [[Ghataprabha River]], which has water almost throughout the year, is the chief source of agricultural and drinking water for local people living in the surrounding villages. Gokak is located at {{Coord|16.67|N|74.83|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Geo-coordinates.|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gokak.html|accessdate=4 October 2011}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 553&nbsp;metres (1814&nbsp;feet). The city is situated in the central part of [[Belgaum]] district which is located in northwestern parts of [[Karnataka]] and lies at the border of two states, [[Maharashtra]] in the north and [[Goa]] on the west. It is located at a distance of 540&nbsp;km from [[Bangalore]] which is the capital city of the state of [[Karnataka]]. Gokak comes under Tropical deciduous moist belt in south central [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Vegetation map of India.|url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/vegetationtypes.htm|accessdate=4 December 2009}}</ref> Majority of the soil in Gokak taluka is composed of [[Laterite]] soil and small amounts of Black soil is found as well.<ref>{{cite web|title= Soils in Karnataka.|url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/karnataka/geography-history/soil-vegetation.html|accessdate=4 December 2009}}</ref>
Gokak is second biggest city after [[Belgaum]] city in Belgaum district and is surrounded by the [[Western Ghats]]. The [[Ghataprabha River]], which has water almost throughout the year, is the chief source of agricultural and drinking water for local people living in the surrounding villages. It has an average elevation of 553&nbsp;metres (1814&nbsp;feet). The city is situated in the central part of [[Belgaum]] district which is located in northwestern parts of Karnataka and lies at the border of two states, [[Maharashtra]] in the north and [[Goa]] on the west. It is located at a distance of 540&nbsp;km from [[Bangalore]] which is the capital city of the state of [[Karnataka]]. Gokak comes under Tropical deciduous moist belt in south central India. Majority of the soil in Gokak taluka is composed of [[laterite]] soil and small amounts of black soil is found as well.


Dry type of vegetation is generally found in the central and eastern parts of [[Belgaum district]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/geologynew.jpg|title=Geological map of Karnataka|accessdate=20 May 2012}}</ref> Domestic animals which are directly dependent on plants can be found in the region. They are used for agricultural as well as transportation purposes in rural areas. Ground water resources are also extensively tapped in remote areas which are not eaisly accessible to canals and rivers.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/grdwaterutil.jpg|title=Ground water utilization in Karnataka|accessdate=18 February 2012}}</ref> It has also been found that about 40% of area in [[Belgaum district]] has a higher concentration of nitrates in drinking water due to extensive dependency on [[fertiliser]]s for agriculture. According to a geological survey, ground water in Gokak has a [[pH]] of about 8.6 with desirable limits being 6.5 to 8.5. The region around Gokak contains large quantities of [[Gneisses]] rock which ultimately gives rise to clay deposits. Region lying to the north of Gokak consist of [[Sandstone]]s and [[Quartzite]] that form low ridges. The [[Manganese]] deposits occur in [[Belgaum district]] between [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]] and Gokak taluka. Building stones and moulding sand are available around [[Khanapur]] & Gokak in [[Belgaum district]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geological overview of Belgaum district|url=http://kspcb.org/PH/Draft%20EIA.pdf|publisher=Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Govt of Karnataka|accessdate=10 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/soil.jpg|title=Soil maps of Karnataka|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/acz.jpg|title=Agricultural climatic zones in Karnataka|accessdate=18 February 2012}}</ref>
Vegetation of Gokak can be classified into dry deciduous forests which is generally found scattered in the central and eastern parts of [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/geologynew.jpg|title=Geological map of Karnataka|access-date=20 May 2012}}</ref> Domestic animals which are directly dependent on plants can be found in the region. They are used for agricultural as well as transportation purposes in rural areas. Ground water resources are also extensively tapped in remote areas which are not easily accessible to canals and rivers.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/grdwaterutil.jpg|title=Ground water utilization in Karnataka|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref> It has also been found that about 40% of area in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] has a higher concentration of nitrates in drinking water due to extensive dependency on [[fertiliser]]s for agriculture. According to a geological survey, ground water in Gokak has a [[pH]] of about 8.6 with desirable limits being 6.5 to 8.5. The region around Gokak contains large quantities of [[gneisses]] rock which ultimately gives rise to clay deposits. Region lying to the north of Gokak consist of [[sandstone]]s and [[quartzite]] that form low ridges. The [[manganese]] deposits occur in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] between [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]] and Gokak taluka. Building stones and moulding sand are available around [[Khanapur]] & Gokak in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geological overview of Belgaum district|url=http://kspcb.org/PH/Draft%20EIA.pdf|publisher=Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Govt of Karnataka|access-date=10 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/soil.jpg|title=Soil maps of Karnataka|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|access-date=1 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=Dept of Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka|url=http://parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in/Karnatakamaps/acz.jpg|title=Agricultural climatic zones in Karnataka|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===
Being situated in central region of [[Belgaum district]] which lies in the rugged terrain of north-western [[Karnataka]], Gokak is known for its moderately hot climate throughout the year except for the monsoon. Gokak receives rainfall from both the northeast and the southwest monsoons and the wettest months are June–September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Southwest and Northeast monsoons in India|url=http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/newsletter/monsoon/Indian_monsoon.html|publisher=Dept. of Environment, Govt. of Maharashtra|accessdate=Jan 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Southwest monsoon maps|url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/southwestmonsoon.htm|publisher=mapsofindia.com}}</ref> It has a distinct wet and dry season. December & January are generally cold as compared to the rest of year. The coldest month is January with an average low temperature of 15.2 °C and the hottest month is April with an average high temperature of 35.7 °C. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 14 °C (54 °F), and summer temperatures seldom exceed 34–35 °C.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forecasting manuals for Southwest Monsoons|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/Forecasting_Mannuals/forecasting%20manuals.htm|publisher=[[Indian Meteorological Department]], Govt. of India|accessdate=November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Weather maps for surface temperature|url=http://www.myweather2.com/activity/play-weather-maps.aspx?mapid=18&id=68007&maptype=SURFACE_TEMP|publisher=myweather2.com|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Weekly Rainfall predictions|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/plot/plots_index.html|publisher=[[Indian Meteorological Department]], Govt. of India|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref>
Being situated in central region of [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] which lies in the rugged terrain of north-western [[Karnataka]], Gokak is well known for its pleasant warm climate throughout the year except for the winter. Gokak receives rainfall from both the northeast and the southwest [[monsoons]] and the wettest months are June–September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Southwest and Northeast monsoons in India|url=http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/newsletter/monsoon/Indian_monsoon.html|publisher=Dept. of Environment, Govt. of Maharashtra|access-date=8 April 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121218215150/http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/newsletter/monsoon/Indian_monsoon.html|archive-date=18 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Southwest monsoon maps|url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/southwestmonsoon.htm|publisher=mapsofindia.com}}</ref> It has the [[Tropical savannah]] with dry winter climatic conditions. December & January are generally cold as compared to the rest of year. The coldest month is January with an average low temperature of 15.2&nbsp;°C and the hottest month is April with an average high temperature of 35.7&nbsp;°C. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 14&nbsp;°C (54&nbsp;°F), and summer temperatures seldom exceed 34–35&nbsp;°C.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forecasting manuals for Southwest Monsoons|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/Forecasting_Mannuals/forecasting%20manuals.htm|publisher=[[Indian Meteorological Department]], Govt. of India|access-date=18 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924033851/http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/Forecasting_Mannuals/forecasting%20manuals.htm|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Weather maps for surface temperature|url=http://www.myweather2.com/activity/play-weather-maps.aspx?mapid=18&id=68007&maptype=SURFACE_TEMP|publisher=myweather2.com|access-date=14 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Weekly Rainfall predictions|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/plot/plots_index.html|publisher=[[Indian Meteorological Department]], Govt. of India|access-date=14 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924033853/http://www.imdpune.gov.in/weather_forecasting/plot/plots_index.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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== Demographics ==
==Demographics==
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Gokak had a population of 67,166. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gokak has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gokak, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannada]] is the common language in the region, however other languages like [[Hindi]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Urdu]] are spoken as well. According to the 2011 census Gokak had a [[SC and ST]] population of about 7216 and [[Below Poverty Line]] population of about 12203. Total population living in [[slum]]s was about 7496. The literacy rate in men and women as of 2011 was about 76% and 68% respectively which is a little above national average.<ref>{{cite web|title= CMC Gokak, Govt of Karnataka.|url=http://gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/APR_CP.pdf|publisher=Gokak City Municipal Council (C.M.C)|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref>
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gokak had a population of 135,166. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gokak has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gokak, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannada]] is the common language in the region, however other languages like [[Urdu]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]] are spoken by a small population. According to the 2011 census Gokak had a [[SC and ST]] population of about 7216 and [[Below Poverty Line]] population of about 12203. Total population living in [[slum]]s was about 7496. The literacy rate in men and women as of 2011 was about 76% and 68% respectively which is a little above national average.<ref>{{cite web|title= CMC Gokak, Govt of Karnataka.|url=http://gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/APR_CP.pdf|publisher=Gokak City Municipal Council (C.M.C)|access-date=15 September 2011}}</ref>


{{See also|Religion in Karnataka|Jainism in North Karnataka}}
{{See also|Religion in Karnataka|Jainism in North Karnataka}}
Majority of the population in Gokak follows [[Hinduism]]. The religions represented in [[Belgaum district]] include Hindus (84.59%), Muslims (10.4%), Jains (4.1%), Christians (0.42%) along with [[Sikh]]s, [[Buddhist]]s and others making up the rest of the population.<ref name="censusindia.gov.in"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Provisional Population totals-Karnataka|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/karnataka/Data%20Sheet_2011_Karnataka.pdf|publisher=Directorate of Census Operation, Karnataka, [[Govt of India]]|accessdate=October 2011}}</ref>
Majority of the population in Gokak follows [[Hinduism]]. The religions represented in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] include Hindus (84.59%), Muslims (10.4%), Jains (4.1%), Christians (0.42%) along with [[Sikh]]s, [[Buddhist]]s and others making up the rest of the population.


== Economy ==
==Economy==
Gokak has a predominant agricultural economy in the rural area's where majority of the people are farmers or affiliated to other [[Agriculture]] related business. However the population living in the city is benefited from a number of [[Industry|Industries]] such as [[Manufacturing]], [[Engineering]], [[Health care]], [[Agriculture|Agricultural]], [[Automotive]], [[Service industry]], [[Insurance]] and most recently [[Business process outsourcing|IT/BPO]] as well. The region around Gokak and parts of central [[Belgaum district]] has a good production yield for [[Sugarcane]], [[Maize|Corn]], [[Cotton]], [[Jowar]] and [[Betel|Betel leaf]] owing to which there is an industrial presence of a cotton spinning mill, sugar industry and starch processing plant.<ref name="Agricultural Map of Karnataka">{{cite web|title=Agricultural Map of Karnataka|url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/karnataka/karnatakaagriculture.htm|publisher=mapsofindia.com|accessdate=August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dept of Agricultural marketing, A.P.M.C Gokak|url=http://agmarknet.nic.in/profile/profile_online/displayformdetails.asp?mkt=721|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|accessdate=January 2012}}</ref>
Gokak has a predominant agricultural economy in the rural areas where majority of the people are farmers or affiliated to other [[Agriculture]] related business. However the population living in the city is benefited from a number of [[Industry (economics)|Industries]] such as [[Manufacturing]], [[Engineering]], [[Health care]], [[Agriculture|Agricultural]], [[Automotive]], [[Service industry]], [[Insurance]] and most recently [[Business process outsourcing|IT/BPO]] as well. The region around Gokak and parts of central [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] has a good production yield for [[Sugarcane]], [[Maize|Corn]], [[Cotton]], [[Jowar]] and [[Betel|Betel leaf]] owing to which there is an industrial presence of a cotton spinning mill, [[sugar industry]] and starch processing plant.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dept of Agricultural marketing, A.P.M.C Gokak|url=http://agmarknet.nic.in/profile/profile_online/displayformdetails.asp?mkt=721|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref>


===KIADB and KSSIDC===
===KIADB and KSSIDC===
Gokak is the only area apart from [[Belgaum]] in [[Belgaum district]] to have a KIADB industrial area (Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board) and KSSIDC industrial estate (Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation).<ref>{{cite web|title=Karnataka Industrial Estate Maps |url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/karnataka/karnatakaindustry.htm|publisher=mapsofindia.com|accessdate=April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KIADB industrial areas|url=http://kiadb.kar.nic.in/industrialareas/industrialareas.htm|publisher=KIADB, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=January 2011}}</ref> Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is a wholly owned infrastructure agency of Government of Karnataka. Some of its aims are to promote rapid industrialisation with "No profit-No loss" policy. It facilitates various infrastructure projects and acquires land to implement various industrialisation schemes approved by the government of [[Karnataka]]. Industries present in KIADB are facilitated with well planned wide asphalted roads, potable water supply & power supply lines and office complexes with accommodation of shops and small business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kiadb.kar.nic.in/proj_kiadb.htm|title=Projects of KIADB|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|accessdate=April 2011}}</ref> Some of the industries present in KIADB Gokak are related to food processing, edible oil processing, small-scale cotton spinning mills, toys industry and [[Incense of India|Agarbatthi]] industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industries in Gokak|url=http://gokakonline.wetpaint.com/page/Industries|publisher=gokakonline.wetpaint.com|accessdate=March 2012}}</ref> KSSIDC on the other hand is responsible for the growth and development of small-scale industries. The agency also provides [[ISI mark|ISI]] testing units to help small-scale industry units to process quality products. KSSIDC has well distributed network of raw-material depots across the state which facilitates easy distribution of raw materials for small scale industries.<ref>{{cite web|title=KIADB Gokak layout|url=http://belgaumdic.gov.in/gokak.html|publisher=KIADB, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KSSIDC, Govt of Karnataka|url=http://www.kssidc.kar.nic.in/history.htm|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|accessdate=April 2012}}</ref>
Gokak is the only area apart from [[Belgaum]] in [[Belagavi district|Belgaum district]] to have a KIADB industrial area (Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board) and KSSIDC industrial estate (Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation).<ref>{{cite web|title=KIADB industrial areas|url=http://kiadb.kar.nic.in/industrialareas/industrialareas.htm|publisher=KIADB, Govt. of Karnataka|access-date=20 January 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071002073352/http://kiadb.kar.nic.in/industrialareas/industrialareas.htm|archive-date=2 October 2007}}</ref> Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is a wholly owned infrastructure agency of Government of Karnataka. Some of its aims are to promote rapid industrialisation with "No profit-No loss" policy. It facilitates various infrastructure projects and acquires land to implement various industrialisation schemes approved by the government of [[Karnataka]]. Industries present in KIADB are facilitated with well planned wide asphalted roads, potable water supply & power supply lines and office complexes with accommodation of shops and small business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kiadb.kar.nic.in/proj_kiadb.htm|title=Projects of KIADB|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|access-date=27 April 2011}}</ref> Some of the industries present in KIADB Gokak are related to food processing, edible oil processing, small-scale cotton spinning mills, toys industry and [[Incense of India|Agarbatthi]] industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industries in Gokak|url=http://gokakonline.wetpaint.com/page/Industries|publisher=gokakonline.wetpaint.com|access-date=20 March 2012}}</ref> [[KSSIDC]] on the other hand is responsible for the growth and development of small-scale industries. The agency also provides [[ISI mark|ISI]] testing units to help small-scale industry units to process quality products. KSSIDC has well distributed network of raw-material depots across the state which facilitates easy distribution of raw materials for small scale industries.<ref>{{cite web|title=KIADB Gokak layout|url=http://belgaumdic.gov.in/gokak.html|publisher=KIADB, Govt. of Karnataka|access-date=20 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KSSIDC, Govt of Karnataka|url=http://www.kssidc.kar.nic.in/history.htm|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre|NIC]], Govt. of India|access-date=1 April 2012}}</ref>


===Textiles Industry===
===Textiles industry===
[[Forbes & Company Ltd.|Forbes Gokak Ltd.]] is a major textile industry located about 6&nbsp;km west of Gokak in the town of [[Gokak Falls, Belgaum|Gokak Falls]]. It is also known as "''Gokak Mills''". It was established during the [[British raj]] in 1885 under the name Gokak Water Power and Manufacturing Company Ltd (GWPCL) and was modernised over the decades.<ref name="Gokak Mills History"/> Forbes Gokak boasts of its rich heritage of over 200 years and the company has diversified into a number of businesses, textiles being one of them.<ref>{{cite web|title=FORBES & CO (FORBES GOKAK) LTD|url=http://www.companyspotlight.com/70793/FORBES--CO-FORBES-GOKAK-LTD|publisher=companyspotlight.com}}</ref> In the year 1887 first mill was started with 6000 spindles and was subsequently increased to 29525 by the year 1890. In the year 1919, the company was registered as "Gokak Mills Ltd" and was united with [[Forbes & Company Ltd.]] Forbes Gokak Ltd and [[Tata Consultancy Services|TCS]] announce a strategic partnership wherein TCS will be the IT partner for Forbes and will support its IT initiatives. In 2003 Mr. Shapoorji P. Mistry then the owner of [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group|SP Group]] was inducted as the chairman of the board of directors of Forbes Gokak Ltd after. In 2008 Forbes Gokak Ltd was officially renamed to [[Forbes & Company Ltd.]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Gokak Ltd|url=http://business.mapsofindia.com/india-company/f/forbes-gokak.html|publisher=business.mapsofindia.com|accessdate=15 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History of Forbes Gokak Ltd.|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/company-facts/forbesgokak/history/FG|publisher=moneycontrol.com, [[CNBC-TV18]]|accessdate=14 June 2012}}</ref>
[[Forbes & Company Ltd.|Forbes Gokak Ltd.]] is a major textile industry located about 6&nbsp;km west of Gokak in the town of Gokak Falls. It is also known as "''Gokak Mills''".<ref>{{cite web|title=FORBES & CO (FORBES GOKAK) LTD|url=http://www.companyspotlight.com/70793/FORBES--CO-FORBES-GOKAK-LTD|publisher=companyspotlight.com}}</ref> Gokak mills is known for their yarn which is supplied worldwide. Gokak mills have also received [[ISO 9000|ISO 9002]] certification.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Gokak Ltd.|url=http://www.gokakmills.com/mainframe1_company.htm|publisher=gokakmills.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Mills-Shapoorji Pallonji Conglomerate|url=http://www.sp-group.co.in/groupcompanies/services.php?cid=5|publisher=sp-group.co.in}}</ref>
The company has spread out over an area of 646.42 [[hectare]]s including the afforestation and industrial area.<ref name="Gokak Mills History">{{cite web|title=Gokak Mills history|url=http://www.sp-group.co.in/groupcompanies/introduction.php?cid=5|publisher=sp-group.co.in}}</ref> Gokak mills is known for their yarn which is supplied world wide. Gokak mills have also received [[ISO 9000|ISO 9002]] certification.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Gokak Ltd.|url=http://www.gokakmills.com/mainframe1_company.htm|publisher=gokakmills.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Mills-Shapoorji Pallonji Conglomerate|url=http://www.sp-group.co.in/groupcompanies/services.php?cid=5|publisher=sp-group.co.in}}</ref>


A unique forestation project known as "''Global cooling''" was initiated by Gokak Mills on rocky terrain areas surrounding [[Gokak Falls]] which led to the planting of 2 million trees. This helped the surrounding area geologically with regard to temperature, rainfall and a better quality of air. This project has won many accolades in the past for the company over and has also received an award in 1994 for its afforestation efforts.<ref name="Gokak Tourism-Govt. of Karnataka">{{cite web|title=Karnataka Tourism.|url=http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|publisher=CMC Gokak, Govt. of Karnataka|access-date=22 September 2011|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924022845/http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Afforestation project|url=http://www.birdk.org.in/birdk/projects/82-gokak-afforestation-project.html|publisher=bird-k.org.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Industrial Greenbelt development|url=http://www.baif.org.in/pdf/CSR.pdf|publisher=baif.org.in|access-date=2 June 2012}}</ref>
In 2006, Forbes Gokak Ltd. was valued at [[Indian rupee|INR]] {{Indian rupee}} 1,500 crores ([[United States dollar|USD]] '''$''' 269 million). The company Deputy Chairman and Managing Director at the time Mr K.C. Mehra mentioned that the company had decided to focus on the Indian market because of the large population of young people. The company had opened its first exclusive `Campbell by Forbes' store in [[Chennai]] in January 2006. Forbes Gokak had plans to open the stores in all the Indian metro cities.<ref>{{cite news|title=Forbes Gokak opens `Campbell by Forbes' store in Chennai|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-marketing/article1723342.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|date=30 January 2006|accessdate=12 June 2012}}</ref>
In November 2011, The stocks of Forbes & Company Ltd. along with Gokak Textiles, which were the listed companies of the [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group|SP Group]], surged on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] after the group's [[Managing Director|MD]], Mr. Cyrus Mistry, was named the successor to Tata Group Chairman, Mr Ratan Tata. However, the Tata group scrips were not as buoyant as they moved in line with the market direction.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shapoorji Pallonji group stocks gallop|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-markets/article2657329.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|date=25 November 2011|accessdate=16 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Gokak Textiles-Annual Report|url=http://www.gokakmills.com/Notices_pdf/Annual%20Report_2011.pdf|publisher=[[Shapoorji Pallonji Group|SP Group]]|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref>


===Starch processing===
A unique forestation project known as "''Global cooling''" was initiated by Gokak Mills on rocky terrain areas surrounding [[Gokak Falls]] which led to the planting of 2 million trees. This helped the surrounding area geologically with regard to temperature, rainfall and a better quality of air. This project has won many accolades in the past for the company over and has also received an award in 1994 for its afforestation efforts.<ref name="Gokak Tourism-Govt. of Karnataka"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Afforestation project|url=http://www.birdk.org.in/birdk/projects/82-gokak-afforestation-project.html|publisher=bird-k.org.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Industrial Greenbelt development|url=http://www.baif.org.in/pdf/CSR.pdf|publisher=baif.org.in|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref>
Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) is a major starch processing facility located 3&nbsp;km west of Gokak. It is one of the largest starch processing industries in [[India]].<ref name="UNFCCC project-RSGBL">{{cite web|url=https://cdm.unfccc.int/filestorage/B/S/L/BSLT6HA1RUVO02FNIEKG4JQ8DX97CZ/PDD.pdf?t=S218bTV5M3Z2fDBIpLNkQ0G8u9PscI4amywK|title=Wind power project by Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Boils|publisher=[[United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change|UNFCCC]]|access-date=14 June 2012}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]] with its manufacturing facilities in Gokak [[Karnataka]], [[Pantnagar]] in [[Uttarakhand]] and [[Viramgam]] in [[Gujarat]]. The industry has an [[ISO 9000|ISO 9001]] certification and is listed on [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] as well. Riddhi Siddhi has acquired two multi-national corn processing units of [[GlaxoSmithKline|Glaxo]] and [[Hindustan Unilever]] in the last 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Riddhi Siddhi History|url=http://www.riddhisiddhi.co.in/at_a_glance.html|publisher=riddhisiddhi.co.in|access-date=14 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/miscellaneous/riddhi-siddhi-gluco-biols/RSG01|title=Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Boils-Company Information|publisher=moneycontrol.com, [[CNBC-TV18]]|access-date=19 June 2012}}</ref>

===Starch Processing===
Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) is a major starch processing facility located 3&nbsp;km west of Gokak. It is one of the largest starch processing industries in [[India]].<ref name="UNFCCC project-RSGBL">{{cite web|url=https://cdm.unfccc.int/filestorage/B/S/L/BSLT6HA1RUVO02FNIEKG4JQ8DX97CZ/PDD.pdf?t=S218bTV5M3Z2fDBIpLNkQ0G8u9PscI4amywK|title=Wind power project by Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Boils|publisher=[[United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change|UNFCCC]]|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujrat]] with its manufacturing facilities in Gokak [[Karnataka]], [[Pantnagar]] in [[Uttranchal]] and [[Viramgam]] in [[Gujarat]]. The industry has an [[ISO 9000|ISO 9001]] certification and is listed on [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] as well. Riddhi Siddhi has acquired two multi-national corn processing units of [[GlaxoSmithKline|Glaxo]] and [[Hindustan Unilever]] in the last 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Riddhi Siddhi History|url=http://www.riddhisiddhi.co.in/at_a_glance.html|publisher=riddhisiddhi.co.in|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/miscellaneous/riddhi-siddhi-gluco-biols/RSG01|title=Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Boils-Company Information|publisher=moneycontrol.com, [[CNBC-TV18]]|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref>

The Company was incorporated as a Private Limied Company on 2 July 1990 under the Companies Act of 1956 under the name of Riddhi Siddhi Chemicals Private Limited. Subsequently it was converted into a Public Limited Company on 10 February 1992 and a fresh certificate of incorporation was issued on 4 March 1992 in the name of Riddhi Siddhi Chemicals Ltd. The name of the company was changed to Riddhi Siddhi Gulco Boils on 10 April 1992.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/riddhi-siddhi-gluco-biols-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-10430.cms|title=Riddhi Siddhi background|publisher=[[The Economic Times]], The Times of India|accessdate=16 June 2012}}</ref> In 1995 Riddhi Siddhi acquired the starch processing unit of [[GlaxoSmithKline|Glaxo]]. From 1996–2003 the company had invested in acquiring and building of the infrastructure at Gokak manufacturing plant to increase the output of products like [[Maltodextrin]], [[Glucose|High Dextrose Syrup]], . In 2005 the company acquired the biopolymer division from [[Hindustan Unilever|Hindustan Lever]] at [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]] and increased the corn crushing capacity at Gokak plant.<ref>{{cite web|title=Riddhi Siddhi year wise development|url=http://www.riddhisiddhi.co.in/history.html|publisher=riddhisiddhi.co.in|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref> In April 2012 Riddhi Siddhi got a go-ahead from the Gujarat high court to demerge and transfer its manufacturing and warehousing business to a French firm [[Roquette Freres]], which is the world's third-largest player in the sector which would buy about a 60 percent stake in Riddhi Siddhi. Riddhi Siddhi had sold its starch business to [[Roquette Freres]] for [[Indian rupee|INR]] {{Indian rupee}} 985 crores ([[United States dollar|USD]] '''$''' 175 million). Under the sales agreement, Riddhi Siddhi had transferred all the assets of its starch processing plants at Gokak (Karnataka), Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) and Viramgam (Gujarat) to a new entity, Riddhi Siddhi Corn Processing Pvt Ltd (RSCPPL), whose shares were allotted to the French firm Freres.<ref>{{cite news|title=Riddhi sells to French firm at Rs 985 crores|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/riddhi-sells-rs-985cr-biz-to-french-co/956183/0|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=31 May 2012|accessdate=18 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Decks Cleared for Roquette to buy RSGBL 's starch business|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/decks-cleared-for-roquette-to-buy-rsgbls-starch-business/473200/|publisher=Business Standard|date=3 May 2012|accessdate=15 June 2012}}</ref>

In May 2007, a boiler located at Riddhi Siddhi manufacturing plant in Gokak exploded in which 15 people had died and about 30 were injured. 20 of the injured had 80% burns and their condition was reported to be critical. Some 40 workers were inside the factory when the disaster occurred. The impact of the blast was so great that the roof of the factory had blown off and fallen about 100 metres away. Everything in a 100 metre radius around the blast site was destroyed. The injured were being treated at hospitals in Gokak and [[Belgaum]]. There was also reports that some of the workers injured at the accident weren't compensated the amount that was earlier promised to them.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blast ravages Gokak factory|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-05-05/bangalore/27877991_1_starch-and-glucose-gokak-factory|publisher=[[Times of India]]|date=|accessdate=12 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=Gokak factory blast's victims yet to get compensation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1847102.ece|date=25 May 2007|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref>

=== IT/BPO ===
[http://trans-solutions.webs.com/ '''Trans Solutions'''] is a BPO company that has IT enabled service center in Gokak. The company provides free training with stipend and employs hundreds of local people to meet the back office demands of its clients.

==Tourism and attractions==
Gokak is located 540&nbsp;km from [[Bangalore]] and 190&nbsp;km from [[Panaji]]. Nestled in the hilly terrain of the central [[Belgaum]] region, it enjoys a moderately warm climate and is surrounded by mountainous vegetation and rivers. The city is surrounded by number of historic buildings and [[Temples]].

===Tourist attractions around the city===
#[[Godchinamalaki Falls]] is a popular destination at a distance of about 20&nbsp;km from Gokak. It is famous for its stepwise arrangement which are spanned approximately 100 metres in length, with a step at every 30 metres. The stream flows in a slow rhythm until the first drop of about 70&nbsp;ft. The main falls dips again a little further by another 50&nbsp;ft or so before flowing off gracefully to join the Ghataprabha.<ref>{{cite news|title=Attractions in Belgaum and Gokak.|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-editorialfeatures/article517693.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=16 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Godchinmalki Falls|url=http://www.gokak.net/showcase|location=Gokak,Karnataka,India|publisher=Gokak.net|accessdate=April 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gokak’s cascades beckon|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/27605/miscellany.html|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref>
#[[Gokak Falls]] is yet another magnificent waterfall located 6&nbsp;km from Gokak which is often called as Karnataka's Niagara. It is also famous for its historical landmark "''The hanging wooden bridge''" whose legacy goes back to [[British Raj]]. This bridge spans across 210 metres in length and was built across the [[Ghataprabha River]] in 1907 to enable workers from nearby villages lying on the other side of the river to arrive at work. One can experience a breath taking view of the waterfalls that is located directly below the bridge. It connects the villages located north and south of [[Gokak Falls]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Handing wooden bridge, Gokak Falls|url=http://letstraveleasy.blogspot.com/2009/12/gokak-falls-karnatakas-niagara.html|publisher=letstraveleasy.blogspot.com|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> This water falls has a height of about 170 feet. Except in width & colour of the water, the general features of the water falls namely its height, shape and rapidity are similar to those of [[Niagara Falls]]. The water falls has a horse-shoe shaped crest and a breadth of 177 meters. July to September is the best time to visit.<ref>{{cite web|title= Karnataka Tourism.|url=http://www.karnatakatourism.org/Natural_Cascading_gokakfalls.htm|publisher=Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Gokak Falls, Karnataka's Niagara Falls|url=http://bangaloreoutings.blogspot.com/2008/01/gokak-falls-karnatakas-niagara.html|accessdate=4 January 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gokak Falls in monsoon|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/07/stories/2005070702910200.htm|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=7 July 2005}}</ref>
# Yogi Kolla is a small village situated in the foots of western ghats and is one of the scenic beauty spots. The place derives its name from a valley which is in between horse shoe shaped rocky hill ranger. There is a [[Temple]] in the hill located in a cave type opening and one has to climb about 800 to 900 steps to reach it. Beneath this temple there is a small stream that originates.<ref name="Gokak Tourism-Govt. of Karnataka">{{cite web|title= Karnataka Tourism.|url=http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/sites/gokakcity.gov.in/files/tour_0.pdf|publisher=CMC Gokak, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref>
# Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary is worth visiting. It is located about 20&nbsp;km away from Gokak, and is spread over an area of 29.78&nbsp;km².The boundaries of the sanctuary encloses a stretch of about 28&nbsp;km of [[Ghataprabha River]]. Sanctuary is known for migratory birds like Demoiselle crane and European white stork. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and March when most of the migratory bird species nest there.<ref name="Gokak Tourism-Govt. of Karnataka"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Karnataka Wildlife Sanctuaries|url=http://www.karnatakaforest.gov.in/english/wild_life_eco_tour/wildlife_eco_tour.htm|publisher= Karnataka Forest Department, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=October 2005}}</ref>
#Mahalingeshwara Temple is one of the old temples in the region and is located in the town of [[Gokak Falls]] about 7&nbsp;km away from Gokak. It was built around 1153 A.D. It is thought to be built in a later [[Chalukya]]n type of architecture. It contains several inscriptions that date back to 1100 A.D.<ref>{{cite web|title=Visit Karnataka|url=http://www.karnataka.com/belgaum/gokak-falls/|publisher=Kannada Portal|accessdate=January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Karnataka Holidays|url=http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/gokak-falls.php|publisher=Karnataka Holidays.|accessdate=June 2008}}</ref>
#The toy factory in Gokak is well known for decades for its exquisite toys. It is in existence since 200 years. It specialises in manufacturing wooden toys, fruits, flowers, etc. which are decorated, painted, polished and encased in transparent boxes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wooden Toys of Gokak|url=http://www.craftandartisans.com/wooden-toys-of-gokak-karnataka.html|publisher=craftsandartisans.com|accessdate=August 2010}}</ref>
#[[Hidkal]] dam is located about 25&nbsp;km from Gokak. It is a water reservoir and a famous tourist spot as well. In 2010, rare and migratory birds more than 600 in number, especially the [[Demoiselle crane]]s had migrated here in large numbers. It was a never before treat as the rare migratory cranes had come to the state after a five-year hiatus. Every year a large number of migratory birds usually flock the water reservoir and is a well known bird watching spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Salient features of Ghataprabha River|url=http://waterresources.kar.nic.in/salient_features_ghataprabha.htm|publisher=Water Resources Dept., Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Birds from central asia in Hidkal dam|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/56644/content/219337/bangalore-robbery.html|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=6 March 2009|accessdate=June 2012}}</ref>
#Dhupdal dam is located about 18&nbsp;km from Gokak near the town of [[Konnur]]. It has a hydroelectric power generating unit and is known for its lush green gardens. It was constructed in 1883 across [[Ghataprabha River]]. It is a famous spot for fishing as well.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhupdal dam information|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Dhupdal-62812.htm|publisher=india9.com|accessdate=March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dhupdal Dam|url=http://www.alltravels.com/india/karnataka/shindikurbet/photos/current-photo-10762960|publisher=alltravels.com|accessdate=30 May 2008}}</ref>
#[[Gandhi]] maidan is located about 5&nbsp;km west of Gokak on the way to [[Gokak Falls]]. It is a famous hiking spot.
#[[Jamboti]], 85&nbsp;km south-west of Gokak, is a popular tourist spot with its evergreen hilltop forests.
#[[Amboli hill station]] ([[Maharashtra]]) is a famous hill-station which is located around 115&nbsp;km from Gokak. It is known for its breath taking view atop the hills and is a famous tourist destination in the monsoons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amboli Hill Station|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Hillstations/HillStations.aspx?strpage=AmboliHillstation.html|publisher=Maharashtra Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra|accessdate=October 2004}}</ref>
# [[Dudh Sagar|Dudhsagar Water Falls]], located around 150&nbsp;km from Gokak, is a scenic waterfall. The spot also provides options for hiking and treking. Monsoon is the best time to visit.
# International Golf Course (18 hole) located at Desur, 70&nbsp;km from the Gokak and 10&nbsp;km from [[Belgaum]].
# [[Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary]] (Khanapur) is located about 85&nbsp;km from Gokak.


==Cuisine==
==Cuisine==
[[Image:Uttar Karnataka food.JPG|200px|thumb|right|[[North Karnataka]] meal]]
[[Image:Uttar Karnataka food.JPG|200px|thumb|right|[[North Karnataka]] meal]]
{{Main|Cuisine of Karnataka}}
{{Main|Cuisine of Karnataka}}
Being close to the border with the state of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Goa]], the cuisine in Gokak is influenced by multiple cultures. Delicacies ranging from the chats like [[Bhelpuri]], [[Sevpuri]], [[Dhokla]] to the south Indian dishes like [[Dosa]], [[Idli]], [[Vada (food)]], [[Avalakki]], [[Puri Bhaji|Puri Saagu]] can be found. There are a number of restaurants serving [[Indian Chinese cuisine]] like [[chow mein]], [[Manchow soup]], [[Gobi manchurian]], [[Szechwan]] noodles & [[Spring roll]]. Located in northern part of [[Karnataka]], a typical menu of many households would contain [[Bhakri]], [[Eggplant]] curry, [[Kosambari]], [[Rasam]] or Saaru, [[Papadum]] or Happala, [[Yogurt]], [[Raita]], [[Onions]], [[Chili pepper|Chilli]], [[Rice]], [[Jolada rotti]], [[Akki rotti]], [[Ragi rotti]], [[Pakora]].<ref>{{cite web|title=North Karnataka recipes-Ootak Enaitri|url=http://girmitt.wordpress.com/about-2/|publisher=girmitt.wordpress.com|accessdate=27 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Karnataka food festival|url=http://www.gourmetindia.com/topic/774-north-karnataka-food-festival/|publisher=gourmetindia.com|accessdate=18 August 2008}}</ref>
Being close to the border with the state of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Goa]], the cuisine in Gokak is influenced by multiple cultures. Delicacies ranging from the chats like [[Bhelpuri]], [[Sevpuri]], [[Dhokla]] to the south Indian dishes like [[Dosa (food)|Dosa]], [[Idli]], [[Vada (food)]], [[Avalakki]], [[Puri Bhaji|Puri Saagu]] can be found. There are a number of restaurants serving [[Indian Chinese cuisine]] like [[chow mein]], [[Manchow soup]], [[Gobi manchurian]], [[Sichuan cuisine|Sichuan]] noodles & [[Spring roll]]. Located in northern part of [[Karnataka]], a typical menu of many households would contain [[Bhakri]], [[Chapathi]], [[Eggplant]] curry, [[Kosambari]] or raita, sambhar or Saaru, [[Papad]] or Happala, [[Yogurt]], [[Onions]], [[Chili pepper|Chilli]], [[Rice]], [[Jolada rotti]], [[Akki rotti]], [[Ragi rotti]], [[Pakora]].<ref>{{cite web|title=North Karnataka recipes-Ootak Enaitri|date=18 December 2007 |url=http://girmitt.wordpress.com/about-2/|publisher=girmitt.wordpress.com|access-date=27 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Karnataka food festival|url=http://www.gourmetindia.com/topic/774-north-karnataka-food-festival/|publisher=gourmetindia.com|access-date=18 August 2008}}</ref>


Gokak is also known for its sweets namely [[Karadantu]], Ladgi ladu, [[Peda]] and Kunda. Although Peda is prepared in different parts of [[India]], [[Dharwad pedha]] is the famous one in southern India. [[Karadantu]] consists of a number of dry fruits like [[Almond]]s, [[Pistachio]]s, [[Walnut]]s, [[Raisins]], grated [[Coconut]] flakes, [[Jaggery]], [[Cashew]]nut, [[Apricot]] and [[Anjeer]]. Being very nutritious and healthy it supplies a number of nutrients to the people of all ages. There are a number of restaurants in Gokak which serve these speciality sweets. In the recent years it has been exported in small quantities to countries in [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. Apart from Karadantu, Gokak is also known for its [[Laddu|Ladagi Ladu]] which is a ball-shaped popular sweet in [[India]]. It is made using Gram flour, [[Rava (or Suji)|Bombay rava]], [[Dry fruit]]s and ground coconut. These are combined with sugar along with other flavourings, cooked in ghee and moulded into a ball shape. Sometimes [[Laddu|Ladgi Ladu]] are prepared using edible [[resin]] as well.
Gokak is also known for its sweets namely [[Karadantu]], Ladgi ladu, [[Peda]] and Kunda. [[Karadantu]] consists of a number of dry fruits like [[Almond]]s, [[Pistachio]]s, [[Walnut]]s, [[Raisins]], grated [[Coconut]] flakes, [[Jaggery]], [[Cashew]]nut, [[Apricot]] and [[Anjeer]]. Being very nutritious and healthy it supplies a number of nutrients to the people of all ages. There are a number of restaurants in Gokak which serve these speciality sweets. In the recent years it has been exported in small quantities to countries in [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. Apart from Karadantu, Gokak is also known for its {{transl|kn|[[Laddu|Ladagi Ladu]]}}, a ball-shaped popular sweet in [[India]]. It is made using Gram flour, [[Rava (or Suji)|Bombay rava]], [[Dry fruit]]s and ground coconut. These are combined with sugar along with other flavourings, cooked in ghee and moulded into a ball shape. Sometimes [[Laddu|Ladgi Ladu]] are prepared using edible [[resin]] as well.
<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Kardantu|url=http://www.gokakkaradant.com/home.html|publisher=gokakkardant.com|accessdate=April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=What is Kardantu.|url=http://eruchi.com/what-is-karadant-and-how-to-purchase-it-online/|publisher=eruchi.com|accessdate=19 October 2011}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Kardantu|url=http://www.gokakkaradant.com/home.html|publisher=gokakkardant.com|access-date=20 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=What is Kardantu.|url=http://eruchi.com/what-is-karadant-and-how-to-purchase-it-online/|publisher=eruchi.com|access-date=19 October 2011}}</ref>


== Transportation ==
==Transportation==
Majority of public transport in Gokak connecting surrounding villages and towns is through city buses run by [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|NWKRTC]] from Gokak bus depot. [[Auto rickshaw]]s are commonly available at a nominal fare for commuting inside the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=How to get to Gokak-falls|url=http://www.hoparoundindia.com/kerala/sangli-attractions-how-to-reach/gokak-water-falls.aspx|publisher=hoparoundindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Local transport in Belgaum district|url=http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/karnataka/belgaum.html|publisher=travelchacha.com|accessdate=December 2011}}</ref>
Majority of public transport in Gokak connecting surrounding villages and towns is through city buses run by [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|NWKRTC]] from Gokak bus depot. [[Auto rickshaw]]s are commonly available at a nominal fare for commuting inside the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=How to get to Gokak-falls|url=http://www.hoparoundindia.com/kerala/sangli-attractions-how-to-reach/gokak-water-falls.aspx|publisher=hoparoundindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Local transport in Belgaum district|url=http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/karnataka/belgaum.html|publisher=travelchacha.com|access-date=18 December 2011}}</ref>


===Road===
===Road===
Gokak is connected by road via State Highway 31 ([[Jath]] to [[Jamboti]]) and to [[National Highway 4 (India)]] (exit at Hattargi cross). NWKRTC which is a sub-division of [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] runs buses from Gokak to all corners of [[Karnataka]] as well as neighbouring states. There are many prominent private bus services which operate across all major destinations in [[Karnataka]], [[Goa]] and [[Maharashtra]]. The other state highways passing through Gokak are State Highway 44 ([[Sankeshwar]] to [[Sangama, Srirangapatna|Sangam]]), State Highway 45 ([[Arabhavi]] to [[Challakere]]), State Highway 103 (Gokak to [[Saundatti]]), State Highway 134 ([[Badami]] to [[National Highway 4 (India)|NH 4]] at Hattargi Cross).<ref>{{cite web|title=Karnataka State Highways|url=http://www.kpwd.gov.in/roads.asp#dsh|publisher=Karnataka PWD, Govt. of Karnataka|accessdate=10 July 2011}}</ref>
Gokak is connected by road via State Highway 31 ([[Jath]] to [[Jamboti]]) and to [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] (exit at Hattargi cross). NWKRTC which is a sub-division of [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] runs buses from Gokak to all corners of [[Karnataka]] as well as neighbouring states. There are many prominent private bus services which operate across all major destinations in [[Karnataka]], [[Goa]] and [[Maharashtra]]. The other state highways passing through Gokak are State Highway 44 ([[Sankeshwar]] to [[Sangama, Srirangapatna|Sangam]]), State Highway 45 ([[Arabhavi]] to [[Challakere]]), State Highway 103 (Gokak to [[Saundatti]]), State Highway 134 ([[Badami]] to [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH 4]] at Hattargi Cross).<ref>{{cite web |title=Karnataka State Highways |url=http://www.kpwd.gov.in/roads.asp#dsh |publisher=Karnataka PWD, Govt. of Karnataka |access-date=10 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502055107/http://www.kpwd.gov.in/roads.asp#dsh |archive-date=2 May 2012 }}</ref>


===Rail===
===Rail===
Gokak Road and [[Ghataprabha]] are the two main railway stations near Gokak located at a distance of about 12&nbsp;km and 14&nbsp;km respectively. These stations fall under [[Indian Railways]] grid and are a part of south western division. [[Hubli]] junction (UBL) and [[Miraj]] junction (MRJ) which come under [[South Western Railway Zone]] and [[Central Railway Zone]] are the closest railway junctions to Gokak Road station. They are well connected by to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi and Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Rail enquiry|url=http://railenquiry.in/arrivingtrains/GKK/Gokak-road|publisher=railenquiry.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gokak Road railway station|url=http://www.onefivenine.com/india/Rail/RailwayStation/GKK|publisher=onefivenine.com|accessdate=January 2010}}</ref>
[[Gokak Road]] (Konnur) and [[Ghataprabha]] are the two main railway stations near Gokak located at a distance of about 12&nbsp;km and 14&nbsp;km respectively. These stations fall under [[Indian Railways]] grid and are a part of south western division. [[Miraj]] junction, which comes under [[Central Railway Zone]] is the closest railway junctions to Gokak Road station. They are well connected to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi and Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Rail enquiry|url=http://railenquiry.in/arrivingtrains/GKK/Gokak-road|publisher=railenquiry.in}}</ref>


===Air===
===Air===
The closest Airport to Gokak is [[Belgaum Airport]] which is the Oldest Airport in [[North Karnataka]] located about 60&nbsp;km southeast in the town of [[Sambra]] . It is the only airport in [[North Karnataka]] with an Airforce base. Belagavi is directly connected with [[Mumbai]] and [[Bangalore]]. The airport is located at 10&nbsp;km from [[Belgaum]] on SH 20 ([[Belgaum]]–[[Bagalkot]] Road). [[Hubli]] and [[Kolhapur]] are other domestic airports with 125 and 90&nbsp;km respectively.
{{Main|Belgaum Airport}}
[[Goa]]-[[Dabolim]] [[International airport]] is the nearest international airport with 190 km and [[Manohar]] [[International Airport]] - [[Mopa]], [[Goa]] is around 175 KM.
The closest airport to Gokak is [[Belgaum Airport]] located about 60&nbsp;km southeast in the town of [[Sambra]]. It is the only airport in north [[Karnataka]] with an airforce base. Belgaum is directly connected with [[Mumbai]] and [[Bangalore]]. The airport is located at 10&nbsp;km from [[Belgaum]] on SH 20. Schedules have been erratic, as the air connectivity is primarily provided by feeder airlines.
Belgaum currently has no flight service. The only flight to Mumbai was stopped in Nov 2011 owing to the financial crisis at Kingfisher Airlines.<ref>{{cite web|title= Kingfisher airlines faces DGCA notice for cancelling flight operations.|url=http://www.democraticpaper.com/kingfisher-airlines-faces-dgca-notice-for-cancelling-flights/|publisher=Democratic paper|accessdate=22 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kingfisher cancels 30 more flights in Mumbai.|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Kingfisher-cancels-30-flights-in-Mumbai/articleshow/12300105.cms|publisher= [[The Times of India]]|accessdate=17 March 2012}}</ref>


Belgaum Airport currently has [[Spicejet]] flight services to [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]],
== Gallery ==
Other destinations like [[Chennai]], [[Hyderabad]], [[New Delhi]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Ahmedabad]] are also scheduled in recent days.
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[[Air India]] has a daily service to [[Pune]].
File:Transcions.jpg|Employees (Transcions) in [http://trans-solutions.webs.com/ Trans Solutions]

==Gallery==
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File:Gokak 4.jpg|Gokak Valley from the falls cliffs.
File:Gokak 4.jpg|Gokak Valley from the falls cliffs.
File:Gokak 2.jpg|Gokak Mills.
File:Gokak 2.jpg|Gokak Mills.
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File:Gokak Falls During Night.jpg|Gokak Falls During Night
File:Gokak Falls During Night.jpg|Gokak Falls During Night
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'''Colleges''':There are many colleges rendering services in various faculties in the city. The Government First Grade College has been established in 2007. At present it comprises 522 students. (Prof B B Patil)


== References ==
==Gokak toys==
Gokak was once famous for its wooden and paper toys. Artificial fruits, vegetables, animals, birds and more are made up of wood and are popularly known as '''Gokak toys'''. These toys are predominantly used as display items at homes and are rarely used by the children as toys.<ref name="lsi">{{cite web |url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/6077/1/43835_1961_HSM.pdf|title=Part VII-A: Handicraft Survey Monographs, crafts using wood as the chief raw materials|editor-last=Balasubramanyam|editor-first=K.|date=1961 |access-date=21 March 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412104053/http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/6077/1/43835_1961_HSM.pdf|archive-date=2021-04-12}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald">{{cite news |date=20 July 2019 |title=Gokak: a perfect holiday destination |language=en |work=Deccan Herald |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/supplements/travel/gokak-a-perfect-holiday-destination-747959.html |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> The [[Karnataka Government]] is mulling of applying for [[Geographical indication]] tag for Gokak toys.<ref name=thehindu>{{cite news |last1=Kidiyoor |first1=Suchith |title=Govt. pulls out all stops to promote over 40 Karnataka GI products |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/government-pulls-out-all-the-stops-to-promote-over-40-state-gi-products/article29185750.ece/amp/ |access-date=21 March 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=21 August 2019 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

==Books==
A book named ''[https://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10973/28349 The Life and Living in the Rural Karnatak: (with Reference to Gokak Taluka)]'' by Madhukar Narasinha Desai gives an account of rural conditions with respect to Gokak taluka in the Bombay Karnataka.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Narain |first1=Dhirendra |last2=Sociology |first2=University of Bombay Department of |last3=Research |first3=Indian Council of Social Science |title=Research in Sociology: Abstracts of M.A. and Ph. D. Dissertations Completed in the Department of Sociology, University of Bombay |year=1989 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-81-7022-235-4 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y0yED5k62TsC&q=The+Life+and+Living+in+the+Rural+Karnatak&pg=PA440 |access-date=20 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Desai |first1=Madhukar Narasinha |title=The Life and Living in the Rural Karnatak: (with Reference to Gokak Taluka) |year=1960 |publisher=Anand Publishers |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qiURAQAAIAAJ&q=the+life+and+living+in+the+rural+karnatak |access-date=20 November 2020 }}</ref>

==Neighboring locations==
* [[Ajjanakatti, Gokak]]
*[[Konnur]]

==References==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/ Official website of the City of Gokak]
* [http://www.belgaum.nic.in/map/index.html Maps for administrative divisions of Belgaum district]
* [http://www.industrialproperty.in Industrial Properties in INDIA]
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|Southwest = [[Belgaum|Belgaum Taluka]]
|Southwest = [[Belagavi|Belagavi Taluka]]
|West = [[Hukkeri|Hukkeri Taluka]]
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050707015155/http://www.gokakcity.gov.in/ Official website of the City of Gokak]
* [http://www.belgaum.nic.in/map/index.html Maps for administrative divisions of Belagavi district]
* {{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Gokak|short=x}}


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Latest revision as of 13:08, 19 May 2024

For other uses, see Gokak (disambiguation).

Gokak
City
Gokak falls
Gokak falls
Nickname: 
kardant nadu
Gokak is located in Karnataka
Gokak
Gokak
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16°10′00″N 74°50′00″E / 16.1667°N 74.8333°E / 16.1667; 74.8333
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionSahayadri Hills
DistrictBelagavi
Municipal council1853
Government
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
 • Member of the Legislative AssemblyShri. Ramesh Laxmanrao Jarkiholi [2]
 • TahsildarShri. Audram A.[3][4]
Area
 • City32.05 km2 (12.37 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,472.31 km2 (568.46 sq mi)
 • Rank2nd in Belagavi District
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City79,121 [1]
 • Rank2nd in Belagavi District
 • Rural
476,448
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
591 307
Telephone code+918332
Vehicle registrationKA-49
Sex ratio986[5] ♂/♀
Websitehttp://www.gokakcity.mrc.gov.in

Gokak is a taluka headquarters in the Belagavi district of Karnataka state, India. It is located around 70 km from Belagavi at the confluence of two rivers, the Ghataprabha and the Markandeya. The population of the city is according to 2011 census is 79,121. Gokak city has second highest GDP in the district of Belagavi after Belagavi city.[5] The common language is Kannada.

Gokak is surrounded on one side by a range of hills, and on the other side by a vast plain of black soil. The river Ghataprabha flows from the north side of the city and cascades down through a cleft of 167 ft, to form Gokak Falls before flowing through the city. Since the colonial era, the a hydroelectric station under the waterfall has been used to power Gokak Mills, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of yarn in India. The river Markandeya, a tributary of the Ghataprabha, dashes down through 43 ft step wise hill plates to form Godachinamalaki Falls.

History[edit]

Gokak is a place of philosophical and historical significance. According to Hindu Purans, Gokak was a part of Kuntala Country; it was the land of hunting tribes. During historical period many emperors had ruled the Gokak areas: Shatavahanas ruled it during 327 BC to 229 CE, the Western Chalukyas ruled it during 550 CE to610 CE, then it was also ruled by Rashtrakutas and Kalyana Chalukyas; the subordinate-kings of Rashtrakutas called Rattas too ruled Gokak Province during 850 CE to1250 CE under Rashtrakutas as well Kalyana Chalukyas, during their reign, temples and Basadies were built at Konnur, Gokak-Falls, Gokak and Mamadapur. Devagiri Yadavas captured this areas after defeating Rattas but the Sultanas of Delhi took this areas under their control by defeating Yadavas. Then, it was controlled by many emperors namely Kampili Raya, Vijayanagara, Bidar's Bahamani kings, Bijapur Sultans, Mughals (Aurangazeb), Hyderali, Tippu Sultan (Savanoor Nawaab), Maratha Ghorpade and Peshwas; in 1818 CE British captured Gokak by defeating Peshwas. Gokak city became Municipality in 1853 CE, it is second oldest Municipality in Karnataka State. The monuments build during Hindu, Jain and Muslim rules are still found at Gokak and its surroundings.[6] There was a dispute and a battle as well in between Rani Abbakka and Gokak Kotwals who ruled the city in the 16th century. A fort which is in ruins can still be seen at the western side of the city. The Mallikarjun temple, also known affectionately as the "Malikjaan dargha", stands atop a hill, also called the Mallikarjun hill. The tomb of the [(Raja)] of Kittur Mallasarja is at the nearby Duradundeshwar temple in Arabhavi Math. During the British rule in India, the Forbes Gokak Spinning Mill (now owned by Gokak Textiles Limited of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group) was set up in 1887 in Gokak Falls which is located about 6 km north-west of Gokak. It was modernised over decades and is functional till date being a major source of economy for the city. A hydroelectric power plant was also set up in Gokak Falls in 1887, is one of the oldest projects of a kind in the region. The first Hydroelectricity was generated here in Gokak Falls in whole Asia continent.

Gokak taluka contributed to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund which was meant for humanitarian assistance for the Indian Ocean tsunami victims. Child Development Project Officer Mr P N Patil who addressed a press conference had disclosed that it was decided to donate a day's salary of government officials towards the relief fund. The employees of Forbes-Gokak textile industry also contributed about INR ₹ 7 lakh (₹ 700,000).[7] Gokak is also known for its old Hindu Temples. The most famous once are Mahalingeshwara temple, Savalagi Shivalinga Matha, Kadasiddeshwar Matha Konnur-Maradimath, Yogikolla temple and Duradundeshwara temple in Arabhavi. Mahalingeshwara temple is well-known and is located on the Ghataprabha Riverside near Gokak water-falls. The temple is a large and sprawling structure built in the later Chalukyan style of architecture. The temple has a garbhagriha, (sanctum), an ardhamantapa and a spacious but open mukhamantapa (frontal courtyard). The sanctum with its tall Shikara adorned with exquisite sculptures is a sight to behold. It faces north, an unusual orientation for Shiva temples. On the sides of the Ghataprabha River there are several temples apart from Mahalingeshwara temple that date back to the period of the later Chalukyas of Kalyana who ruled portions of the Deccan from the 10th to the 12th centuries.[8]

The city is growing rapidly in terms of industries, business, as well as the fields of education, arts, literature and folk-art. It is associated with famous Kannada writers and thinkers such as Shri Krishna Murty Puranik, Anand Kanda, Prof K. Sharanappa, Dr. S. B. Totad, Dr. Arjun Y. Pangannavar https://www.educreation.in/author/arjunypangannavar/Basavaraj Kattimani, Prof. Kundanagar Rngler, D.C. Pawate and Raghavendra Patil. Many popular folk-artists such as Padmashri Dr.Chandrashekar Kambar, Ningayya Swami Pujari, Ishwarappa Minachi, Yallappa Pujeri, Dr. Hatapaki and Ishwarachandra Betageri are also associated with the town. Gokak has a world famous waterfall known as Gokak Falls.Dr. Arjun Y. Pangannavar has authored 35+ books on economics and literature,his latest contribution is"Shrimad Valmiki Ramayan Mahakaavya-Darshanm: Literature- Epic Poem (Kannada),2021.[9]

Gokak is also renowned for its sweets, which are known all over India, such as Karadantu (a Kannada term, which literally means fried edible gum), a sweet richly stuffed with nuts and edible gum, and ladagi laadu.

Etymology[edit]

Gokak (Kannada: ಗೋಕಾಕ) was basically an 'Agrahar' founded in pre-historic period, place of tribal people/jungle people then ruled by Rattas (850 Ad-1250Ad), Bijapur Sultans, Tippu-Sultan and British (1819) and became Municipality in 1853, next to Belgaum City. It derives its name from Goki trees that grow abundantly in the region as well as it was the place of 'Cow Grazers. Gokak does not have an anglicised name. Gokak is also the last name for many people, most notably the famous scholar V. K. Gokak. The city is also known for "Gokak Kotwals" who ruled the town in the 16th century and had disputes and fought a battle as well with Rani Abbakka at the time.[10][11]

Dispute regarding district status[edit]

See also: Belgaum Border dispute

Bifurcation of Belgaum district, which includes a total of 16 talukas, has been a longstanding issue. Being the second largest city in Belgaum district, Gokak has been a strong contender for a separate administrative district. Most of these protests in Gokak have been peaceful, however sometimes these protests have turned out to be violent leading to the damage of public property. The protests are held in neighbouring towns surrounding Gokak also.[12][13]

In October 2008, Bandh was declared in Gokak to demand the District status. All the educational institutions, business establishments, Movie theatres and other trading centres remained closed. The North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) had suspended its transportation services throughout the day but resumed them in the evening.[14]

The P. C Gaddigoudar committee, set up by the state government, recommended formation of Gokak district which would include the talukas of Gokak, Hukkeri, Raybag, Chikkodi and Athani with its sub-divisions at Gokak and Chikkodi, respectively. As of early 2012 no decision has been made regarding bifurcation.[15][16][17][18]

Geography[edit]

A view from nearby Kadabgatti hill (top) & Ghataprabha River at Gokak Falls.

Gokak is second biggest city after Belgaum city in Belgaum district and is surrounded by the Western Ghats. The Ghataprabha River, which has water almost throughout the year, is the chief source of agricultural and drinking water for local people living in the surrounding villages. It has an average elevation of 553 metres (1814 feet). The city is situated in the central part of Belgaum district which is located in northwestern parts of Karnataka and lies at the border of two states, Maharashtra in the north and Goa on the west. It is located at a distance of 540 km from Bangalore which is the capital city of the state of Karnataka. Gokak comes under Tropical deciduous moist belt in south central India. Majority of the soil in Gokak taluka is composed of laterite soil and small amounts of black soil is found as well.

Vegetation of Gokak can be classified into dry deciduous forests which is generally found scattered in the central and eastern parts of Belgaum district.[19] Domestic animals which are directly dependent on plants can be found in the region. They are used for agricultural as well as transportation purposes in rural areas. Ground water resources are also extensively tapped in remote areas which are not easily accessible to canals and rivers.[20] It has also been found that about 40% of area in Belgaum district has a higher concentration of nitrates in drinking water due to extensive dependency on fertilisers for agriculture. According to a geological survey, ground water in Gokak has a pH of about 8.6 with desirable limits being 6.5 to 8.5. The region around Gokak contains large quantities of gneisses rock which ultimately gives rise to clay deposits. Region lying to the north of Gokak consist of sandstones and quartzite that form low ridges. The manganese deposits occur in Belgaum district between Londa and Gokak taluka. Building stones and moulding sand are available around Khanapur & Gokak in Belgaum district.[21][22][23]

Climate[edit]

Being situated in central region of Belgaum district which lies in the rugged terrain of north-western Karnataka, Gokak is well known for its pleasant warm climate throughout the year except for the winter. Gokak receives rainfall from both the northeast and the southwest monsoons and the wettest months are June–September.[24][25] It has the Tropical savannah with dry winter climatic conditions. December & January are generally cold as compared to the rest of year. The coldest month is January with an average low temperature of 15.2 °C and the hottest month is April with an average high temperature of 35.7 °C. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 14 °C (54 °F), and summer temperatures seldom exceed 34–35 °C.[26][27][28]

Climate data for Gokak
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.2
(93.6) 		37
(99) 		39.2
(102.6) 		40.2
(104.4) 		39.8
(103.6) 		38.7
(101.7) 		34.6
(94.3) 		35.7
(96.3) 		38.2
(100.8) 		33.7
(92.7) 		38.6
(101.5) 		39
(102) 		40.2
(104.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29.7
(85.5) 		32.1
(89.8) 		34.7
(94.5) 		35.7
(96.3) 		34.2
(93.6) 		28.7
(83.7) 		26.3
(79.3) 		26.1
(79.0) 		28
(82) 		29.2
(84.6) 		29.2
(84.6) 		28.6
(83.5) 		30.2
(86.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 22.4
(72.3) 		25.6
(78.1) 		26.4
(79.5) 		28.1
(82.6) 		27.6
(81.7) 		24.8
(76.6) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.1
(73.6) 		23.7
(74.7) 		24.1
(75.4) 		23.6
(74.5) 		23.1
(73.6) 		24.5
(76.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.2
(59.4) 		16.3
(61.3) 		18.2
(64.8) 		20.5
(68.9) 		21.1
(70.0) 		21
(70) 		20.5
(68.9) 		20.1
(68.2) 		19.5
(67.1) 		19.1
(66.4) 		18.7
(65.7) 		17.6
(63.7) 		18.7
(65.7)
Record low °C (°F) 13.9
(57.0) 		15.4
(59.7) 		16.7
(62.1) 		18.3
(64.9) 		19.6
(67.3) 		19.1
(66.4) 		18.2
(64.8) 		17.9
(64.2) 		18.5
(65.3) 		18.4
(65.1) 		17.6
(63.7) 		15.1
(59.2) 		13.9
(57.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 3
(0.1) 		2
(0.1) 		2.1
(0.08) 		32.2
(1.27) 		71.2
(2.80) 		157.8
(6.21) 		196.8
(7.75) 		180.8
(7.12) 		117.7
(4.63) 		40.2
(1.58) 		11
(0.4) 		5.6
(0.22) 		820.4
(32.30)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 262.9 246.5 274.7 260.5 241.8 158.0 142.4 136.7 164.0 191.7 221.4 232.6 2,533.2
Source 1: Yearly weather forecasts[29][30]
Source 2: Indian Meteorological Department[31][32][33]

Demographics[edit]

Others include Buddhists, Sikhs & Parsis
Religions in Belgaum district[34]
Percent
Hinduism
 
 84.59%
Islam
 
 10.4%
Jainism
 
 4.1%
Christianity
 
 0.42%
Others
 
 4.63%

As of 2001 India census,[35] Gokak had a population of 135,166. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gokak has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gokak, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the common language in the region, however other languages like Urdu, Marathi are spoken by a small population. According to the 2011 census Gokak had a SC and ST population of about 7216 and Below Poverty Line population of about 12203. Total population living in slums was about 7496. The literacy rate in men and women as of 2011 was about 76% and 68% respectively which is a little above national average.[36]

See also: Religion in Karnataka and Jainism in North Karnataka

Majority of the population in Gokak follows Hinduism. The religions represented in Belgaum district include Hindus (84.59%), Muslims (10.4%), Jains (4.1%), Christians (0.42%) along with Sikhs, Buddhists and others making up the rest of the population.

Economy[edit]

Gokak has a predominant agricultural economy in the rural areas where majority of the people are farmers or affiliated to other Agriculture related business. However the population living in the city is benefited from a number of Industries such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Health care, Agricultural, Automotive, Service industry, Insurance and most recently IT/BPO as well. The region around Gokak and parts of central Belgaum district has a good production yield for Sugarcane, Corn, Cotton, Jowar and Betel leaf owing to which there is an industrial presence of a cotton spinning mill, sugar industry and starch processing plant.[37]

KIADB and KSSIDC[edit]

Gokak is the only area apart from Belgaum in Belgaum district to have a KIADB industrial area (Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board) and KSSIDC industrial estate (Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation).[38] Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is a wholly owned infrastructure agency of Government of Karnataka. Some of its aims are to promote rapid industrialisation with "No profit-No loss" policy. It facilitates various infrastructure projects and acquires land to implement various industrialisation schemes approved by the government of Karnataka. Industries present in KIADB are facilitated with well planned wide asphalted roads, potable water supply & power supply lines and office complexes with accommodation of shops and small business.[39] Some of the industries present in KIADB Gokak are related to food processing, edible oil processing, small-scale cotton spinning mills, toys industry and Agarbatthi industry.[40] KSSIDC on the other hand is responsible for the growth and development of small-scale industries. The agency also provides ISI testing units to help small-scale industry units to process quality products. KSSIDC has well distributed network of raw-material depots across the state which facilitates easy distribution of raw materials for small scale industries.[41][42]

Textiles industry[edit]

Forbes Gokak Ltd. is a major textile industry located about 6 km west of Gokak in the town of Gokak Falls. It is also known as "Gokak Mills".[43] Gokak mills is known for their yarn which is supplied worldwide. Gokak mills have also received ISO 9002 certification.[44][45]

A unique forestation project known as "Global cooling" was initiated by Gokak Mills on rocky terrain areas surrounding Gokak Falls which led to the planting of 2 million trees. This helped the surrounding area geologically with regard to temperature, rainfall and a better quality of air. This project has won many accolades in the past for the company over and has also received an award in 1994 for its afforestation efforts.[46][47][48]

Starch processing[edit]

Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) is a major starch processing facility located 3 km west of Gokak. It is one of the largest starch processing industries in India.[49] It is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat with its manufacturing facilities in Gokak Karnataka, Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and Viramgam in Gujarat. The industry has an ISO 9001 certification and is listed on BSE as well. Riddhi Siddhi has acquired two multi-national corn processing units of Glaxo and Hindustan Unilever in the last 15 years.[50][51]

Cuisine[edit]

North Karnataka meal
Main article: Cuisine of Karnataka

Being close to the border with the state of Maharashtra and Goa, the cuisine in Gokak is influenced by multiple cultures. Delicacies ranging from the chats like Bhelpuri, Sevpuri, Dhokla to the south Indian dishes like Dosa, Idli, Vada (food), Avalakki, Puri Saagu can be found. There are a number of restaurants serving Indian Chinese cuisine like chow mein, Manchow soup, Gobi manchurian, Sichuan noodles & Spring roll. Located in northern part of Karnataka, a typical menu of many households would contain Bhakri, Chapathi, Eggplant curry, Kosambari or raita, sambhar or Saaru, Papad or Happala, Yogurt, Onions, Chilli, Rice, Jolada rotti, Akki rotti, Ragi rotti, Pakora.[52][53]

Gokak is also known for its sweets namely Karadantu, Ladgi ladu, Peda and Kunda. Karadantu consists of a number of dry fruits like Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts, Raisins, grated Coconut flakes, Jaggery, Cashewnut, Apricot and Anjeer. Being very nutritious and healthy it supplies a number of nutrients to the people of all ages. There are a number of restaurants in Gokak which serve these speciality sweets. In the recent years it has been exported in small quantities to countries in Europe and North America. Apart from Karadantu, Gokak is also known for its Ladagi Ladu, a ball-shaped popular sweet in India. It is made using Gram flour, Bombay rava, Dry fruits and ground coconut. These are combined with sugar along with other flavourings, cooked in ghee and moulded into a ball shape. Sometimes Ladgi Ladu are prepared using edible resin as well. [54][55]

Transportation[edit]

Majority of public transport in Gokak connecting surrounding villages and towns is through city buses run by NWKRTC from Gokak bus depot. Auto rickshaws are commonly available at a nominal fare for commuting inside the city.[56][57]

Road[edit]

Gokak is connected by road via State Highway 31 (Jath to Jamboti) and to National Highway 4 (exit at Hattargi cross). NWKRTC which is a sub-division of KSRTC runs buses from Gokak to all corners of Karnataka as well as neighbouring states. There are many prominent private bus services which operate across all major destinations in Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. The other state highways passing through Gokak are State Highway 44 (Sankeshwar to Sangam), State Highway 45 (Arabhavi to Challakere), State Highway 103 (Gokak to Saundatti), State Highway 134 (Badami to NH 4 at Hattargi Cross).[58]

Rail[edit]

Gokak Road (Konnur) and Ghataprabha are the two main railway stations near Gokak located at a distance of about 12 km and 14 km respectively. These stations fall under Indian Railways grid and are a part of south western division. Miraj junction, which comes under Central Railway Zone is the closest railway junctions to Gokak Road station. They are well connected to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi and Chennai.[59]

Air[edit]

The closest Airport to Gokak is Belgaum Airport which is the Oldest Airport in North Karnataka located about 60 km southeast in the town of Sambra . It is the only airport in North Karnataka with an Airforce base. Belagavi is directly connected with Mumbai and Bangalore. The airport is located at 10 km from Belgaum on SH 20 (Belgaum–Bagalkot Road). Hubli and Kolhapur are other domestic airports with 125 and 90 km respectively. Goa-Dabolim International airport is the nearest international airport with 190 km and Manohar International Airport - Mopa, Goa is around 175 KM.

Belgaum Airport currently has Spicejet flight services to Bangalore, Mumbai, Other destinations like Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad are also scheduled in recent days. Air India has a daily service to Pune.

Gallery[edit]

  • Gokak Valley from the falls cliffs.
    Gokak Valley from the falls cliffs.
  • Gokak Mills.
    Gokak Mills.
  • View of Gokak Falls hanging bridge
    View of Gokak Falls hanging bridge
  • Gokak Falls
    Gokak Falls
  • Gokak taluka map
    Gokak taluka map
  • Gokak Falls During Night
    Gokak Falls During Night

Gokak toys[edit]

Gokak was once famous for its wooden and paper toys. Artificial fruits, vegetables, animals, birds and more are made up of wood and are popularly known as Gokak toys. These toys are predominantly used as display items at homes and are rarely used by the children as toys.[60][61] The Karnataka Government is mulling of applying for Geographical indication tag for Gokak toys.[62]

Books[edit]

A book named The Life and Living in the Rural Karnatak: (with Reference to Gokak Taluka) by Madhukar Narasinha Desai gives an account of rural conditions with respect to Gokak taluka in the Bombay Karnataka.[63][64]

Neighboring locations[edit]

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