Bellary , renamed as Ballari, is a history city in the Bellary districts of Karnataka . Know more about sightseeing, temples and how to reach Bellary . Neolithic Age [9][10][11][12] Numerous Neolithic archeological sites have been discovered around Bellary , some of the closest to the city being the ash mounds at Sanganakallu, Budhihal, Kudithini, Tekkalakote, Hiregudda and Kupgal in Bellary District, Maski in Raichur district and Palvoy & Velpumudugu in Ananthapuram district. These ash mounds were formed by the accumulation and burning of dung in rituals performed by Neolithic pastoralists. The Sanganakallu settlement, spread over an area ... Ballari district, formerly Bellary district, (pronounced [ˈbəɭɭari]), is a major district in Karnataka. [3] It is located at north-eastern part of Karnataka. This district belongs to Kalyana-Karnataka. This district was one of the biggest districts in Karnataka until the Vijayanagara district was carved out of Ballari district in 2021 officially. This district has the highest deposits of iron ore in India. Historical sites, farm land and rich minerals characterise Ballari district ...