Holkunda

Holkunda, also known as Holkonda and Holconda is a village in the Kalaburagi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 28 kilometers northeast of the district headquarters Gulbarga, on the NH50.

History
During the Bahmani period, the village was a suburb of Gulbarga, which was the capital of the sultanate. By the British period, it had been reduced to a small village.

Landmarks
A cluster of seven Bahmani mausolea are located within the village. These are very similar to the Haft Gumbaz. Five are situated within a walled compound, and two are situated outside. One of these tombs is revered as a dargah. The complex is listed as a state protected monument.

Economy
Jaggery is the most significant commodity produced in Holkunda.

Demographics
According to the 2011 census, the village had a population of 2495, in 418 households. 964 people belonged the scheduled castes.