Raibag (Rural)

Raibag (Rural) is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located at the Raybag taluka of Belagavi district in Karnataka. See

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Raibag (Rural) had a population of 9911 with 5123 males and 4788 females. It is one of the smallest taluq in Belgaum district, with a reserved (SC) MLA constituency Besides being an underdeveloped place, its geographical situation is very good as it is just 90 km from Belgaum,95 km from Kolhapur,and 50 km to Sangali-Miraj. The market here is so planned that, there is never a jam or congestion. The town also is home to two sugar factories providing a large source of employment. A fertilizer factory on outskirts adds another feather to the cap. The villages nearby are famous for their vibrant cultures and arts. A village named Chinchali, 8 km from the town is famous for its female goddess Mayakka, an annual fair which happens here is considered to be the Karnataka's second largest fair after Saundatti Yellamma.