• Overview: Koppala district, formerly known as Kopana Nagara, is located in Karnataka, India. It includes parts of the UNESCO World Heritage site Hampi and covers an area of 7,190 km² with a population of 1,389,920 (2011).
• History: Koppal is an ancient site with Jain significance and features Ashoka inscriptions. It was once the capital of a branch of the Shilaharas under the Chalukyas and played a role during India's First War of Independence.
• Towns: Major towns include Gangavathi, Kanakagiri, Koppal, and Kuknoor.
• Geography: The district occupies an area of 7,190 km² and has a population of 1,196,089, of which 16.58% was urban as of 2001. Koppal district was carved out of Raichur district in 1997.
• Demographics: The population density is 250 inhabitants per km², with a literacy rate of 67.28%. Hinduism is the predominant religion (87.63%), followed by Islam (11.64%).
• Languages: Kannada is the most spoken language (84.09%), followed by Urdu (7.34%) and Telugu (4.17%).
• Tourism: Notable attractions include the Mahadeva Temple at Itagi, known for its architectural significance, and several other historic temples reflecting the Karnata-Dravida style.