• Administrative Overview: Bijapur (officially Vijayapura) city serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is divided into five talukas: Bijapur, Basavana Bagewadi, Sindagi, Indi, and Muddebihal, with a total of 199 panchayat villages.
• Historical Evolution: The district transitioned through various regimes, including the Bahmani Sultanate, Adil Shahi dynasty, Mughal Empire, and later the British East India Company. It became part of Karnataka state after India's independence and was historically significant for its forts and monuments.
• Geography: Covering an area of 10,541 square kilometers, the district lies in the Deccan Plateaus region. It has diverse landscapes including uplands, river valleys, and plains. Average annual rainfall is 553 mm, and the soil varies from black to red.
• Demographics: As of the 2011 census, Bijapur district has a population of 2,177,331. The major languages spoken are Kannada (74.96%) and Urdu (15.57%). The district has a literacy rate of 67.2%, with 82.07% Hindus and 16.97% Muslims.
• Economy and Agriculture: Farming is the primary occupation. Major crops include jowar, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. The district has a low irrigation rate, with 82.7% of the cultivable land relying on monsoon rains.