Bankapura
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![Old Kannada inscription (late 11th - early 12th century) at Nagaresvara Temple in Bankapura, Karnataka](/Images/godic/202412/23/Nagaresvara_Temple_oldKannada_inscription4938.JPG")
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![Bankapura Nagareswara temple](/Images/godic/202412/23/Bankapura_Nagareswara_temple_14938.JPG")
Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH4, 22 km from Haveri town. Bankapura is about 45 km from Hubli-Dharwad. An historical site, Bankapura is famous for the Nagareshwara temple, Bankapura fort, The Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary. Baada, the birthplace of Kanaka Dasa is near to Bankapura.