Google Map Of Koppal

Koppal is a tehsil in the Koppal District of Karnataka State. Koppal is the major town which has both the taluka and the district headquarters and is a prominent seat of religion and historical importance. It was called Kopana in ancient times and was a well known place of Jain pilgrimage. Hampi, the world heritage site is situated in Koppal tehsil. There are also some very ancient temples such as the Navalinga temple and Mahadeva temple that dates back to the Chalukya dynasty. Koppal is also remembered in recent history as the place where one of the Chaphekar brothers hid after he shot some British officials in Pune during the Independence movement.