• District Information: Gadag district is located in Karnataka, India, and was formed in 1997 from Dharwad district.
• Population: As of 2011, the population was 1,064,570, with a density of 229 inhabitants per square kilometer.
• Administration: The district headquarters is Gadag-Betageri, and the official language is Kannada. It consists of seven talukas: Gadag, Gajendragad, Ron, Shirhatti, Nargund, Lakshmeshwar, and Mundargi.
• Historical and Cultural Significance: The district is known for its historical sites, including the Trikuteshwara temple complex and Veeranarayana Temple. It features various Jain and Hindu temples, and has a significant Jain population of around 6,000 people.
• Natural Attractions: The Magadi Bird Sanctuary is notable for migratory species like the bar-headed goose.
• Economy: Gadag is recognized for its cooperative movement, with the first cooperative in India founded over 100 years ago in Kanaginahal. It is also a hub for wind-power generation, with sites at Kappatagudda, Binkadakatti, and Hulkoti.
• Educational Institutions: Key educational institutions include Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, and multiple engineering colleges.