About Us

Welcome To Bidar

The name of Bidar appears to be derived from ‘bidiru’ which means bamboo. The place seems to have been known for bamboo clusters in the past, came to be known as ‘Bidaroor’ and then ‘Bidare’, ‘Bidar’. Though there are other versions of origin, the name ‘Bidarooru’ seems to be more near one and authenticated by contemporary literary works. Bidar is a hill-top city situated on the deccan plateau, in the north-eastern part of Karnataka state in India. It is the headquarters of the Bidar District.

Bidar city is known for its Bidri handicraft products, and its rich history. Bidar is also considered one of the holiest place for Sikh pilgrimage. Unlike other places in the region, Bidar is the coldest and wettest place in north Karnataka. For the year 2009-10, Bidar was ranked 22nd among the cleanest cities in India, and 5th cleanest in Karnataka. SH4 passes through Bidar and the whole city is integrated with 4 lane road.

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Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib

Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, located in Bidar, Karnataka, is one of the most sacred Sikh pilgrimage sites in India. The Gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, who visited Bidar during his second Udasi (journey) in the 16th century. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev Ji blessed the region and miraculously brought forth fresh water from the rocks. The clear and pure water flows .

 

 

Our Vision

Bidar has a rich history as a capital city for various dynasties, including the Bahmani and Barid Shahi sultanates, and was later annexed by the Mughal Empire. Known for its fortified structures and intricate architecture, Bidar was the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom in the 15th century after Sultan Ahmed Shah Wali moved his capital there from Gulbarga. After becoming the seat of the independent Barid Shahi dynasty in 1531, it was captured by the Mughals in 1657 and formally annexed in 1686. 

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Bidar Culture Pride

Bidriware, the pride of Bidar, is an intricate handicraft tradition that show cases the artistrin laying silveron opper Orinating during the reign of the sultansin the14th and15th centuries, Bidriware is a fuion of Persian.

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Bidar Tourism

Bidar’s tourism centers on its historical sites, religious landmarks, and unique handicrafts. Key attractions include the formidable Bidar Fort, the 15th-century Bahmani Tombs, and the Sikh pilgrimage site Gurudwara  Nanak Jhira Sahib.

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Bidar Community

The Bidar community is TRcb”a diverse group in Bidar district,  with a population of over 200,000. Kannada is  main language, but many residents also speak Marathi, Urdu, Telugu. community  known for its agricultural practices.

Our Mission

These missions are focused on social and infrastructure development within the Bidar district. 

  • Jal Jeevan Mission: The goal is to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to every rural household in the district.

  • Mission Amrit Sarovar: A program focused on the rejuvenation and creation of water bodies (lakes/ponds) to improve water conservation and support local livelihoods.

    • The ancient megalithic culture .
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