In the initial stages of the British regime, cavalry was stationed here by the Southern Maharashtra Jahgirdars.

According to the Imperial Gazetteer of India (Vol.7 p. 314), Kaladgi had a population of 7,024 in 1881, including 4,420 Hindus, 2,521 Muslims, 19 Jains and 58 Christians.

The National Highway 52 (India) passing through Bagalkot (Gaddangiri Cross) connects at about 12 km and another National Highway 50 (India) passing through Bagalkot (Ilkal, Hunagund) connect at 50 km.

Also in this place is a fine temple of Basavanna, built out of famous Shellikeri Blackstone.

The Father of Indian armed rebellion & first revolutionary freedom fighter of India Vasudev Balavant Phadke was captured in a temple here after a fierce fight with the British.