Bichali

Bichhali
ಬಿಚ್ಚಾಲಿ
Bichchali
village
Bichhali
Location in Karnataka, India
Bichhali
Bichhali (India)
Coordinates: 15°57′22″N 77°19′4″E / 15.95611°N 77.31778°E / 15.95611; 77.31778Coordinates: 15°57′22″N 77°19′4″E / 15.95611°N 77.31778°E / 15.95611; 77.31778
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Raichur
Taluk Raichur
Population (2001)
 • Total 3,096
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 584 140
Vehicle registration KA-36
Tungabhadra river near Bichali, Karnataka

Bichali also spelled as Bichchali (Kannada: ಬಿಚ್ಚಾಲಿ) is a village near Gillesugur village in the Raichur taluk of Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Bichali is located on the banks of Tungabhadra river. Bichali in ancient times was known as Bhikshalaya.[1] Great Madhwa scholar and follower of Sri Raghavendra Swami, Sri Appanacharya was born in Bichali.[2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Bichali had a population of 3,096 with 1,544 males and 1,552 females and 621 Households.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bichali.org/
  2. ↑ http://www.appanacharya.org/history.html
  3. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=808947&category=VILLAGE


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