Bidar

The name of Bidar appears to be derived from ‘bidiru’ which means bamboo.

Bidar is home for the second biggest Indian Air Force training centre in the country. The IAF Station Bidar is used for advanced jet training of prospective fighter pilots on BAe Hawk aircraft. Area: 5,448 sq km,Population: 17,03,300

Places

• bidar fort

• World largest statue of Lord Basaveshwara at Basavakalyan

• near Astur village, near Brahmani tombs