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For the Indian film, see Hubli (film).

Hubballi

Hubli

Muncipality

Panoramic View of Hubli City from Nrupatunga Hill

Nickname(s): Muncipality City

Hubballi

Location of Hubli

Coordinates:

152142N 750506E15.36167N

75.08500ECoordinates:

152142N 750506E15.36167N
75.08500E

Country
State

India
Karnataka

Government
Mayor

Shivu Hiremath

Area
Muncipality

202 km2 (78 sq mi)

Elevation

671 m (2,201 ft)

Population (2011)
Muncipality

1,049,563

Rank

50th

Metro[1]

1,047,023

Time zone

IST (UTC+05:30)

Pincode(s)

580001 - 580032

Area code(s)

+91-(8)36

Vehicle registration

KA 25, KA 63

Official language

Kannada

Website

http://www.hdmc.gov.in

Hubballi also known as Hubli is an agglomerating city in the state of Karnataka, India. The
name Hubballi literally means "Flowering creeper" in Kannada. The twin cities of Hubli and
Dharwad, collectively referred to as "Hubli-Dharwad", is the second-largest conurbation in
Karnataka after Bangalore. While Dharwad is the administrative headquarters, the city of
Hubli, situated about 20 km south-east of Dharwad, is the commercial center and business
hub of North Karnataka region. Crops like cotton, chilly and peanuts are grown aplenty in the
surrounding rural agricultural areas, and Hubli is a major trading center for these
commodities. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, as it is the headquarters for
South Western Railway Zone and the Hubli Railway Division. Hubli is a major railway
junction in North Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of North Western Karnataka Road
Transport Corporation. Hubli also houses the largest number of government offices outside
Bangalore.