Jubilee Circle — the historically significant and transit-central roundabout in Dharwad, the twin-city neighbour of Hubballi in North Karnataka — is one of the most important intersections on the Hubballi–Dharwad corridor and a key node on the celebrated Hubballi-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (HDBRTS), popularly known as the Chigari Bus network. Situated in Dharwad near Dharwad College Road, the circle is a daily transit reference for residents and students of both the Dharwad academic belt and the Hubballi commercial corridor — and serves as a Chigari BRTS station on the 22.25-kilometre dedicated BRT corridor that connects Hubballi Central Bus Terminal (CBT) to Dharwad CBT. The Chigari bus service — operated with premium 12-metre AC custom-built buses by UD Trucks and named after the Blackbuck (Chigari) — runs from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily, carrying approximately 1,00,000 passengers every day across the full Hubballi–Dharwad corridor. NWKRTC (North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) city buses also serve the circle alongside private operators. Hubballi Junction Railway Station — one of India’s largest and most important railway junctions — is approximately 8 kilometres from Jubilee Circle via the Hubli–Dharwad road, while Hubballi Airport is approximately 15 kilometres from Dharwad.
Jubilee Circle, Hubballi, Karnataka Location
Address: Jubilee Circle, Dharwad College Road, Dharwad, Hubballi-Dharwad Twin Cities, Karnataka — 580001 / 580003
Pin Code: 580001 / 580003
STD Code: 0836
Administrative Zone: Dharwad City — Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) — Dharwad Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Jubilee Circle BRTS (Chigari Bus Station) | Adjacent — at the circle |
| Dharwad CBT (Central Bus Terminal) | 2 kilometres |
| Karnataka University, Dharwad | 2 kilometres |
| Hubballi CBT (Central Bus Terminal) | 20 kilometres |
| Hubballi Junction Railway Station | 8 kilometres |
| Dharwad Railway Station | 3 kilometres |
| Hubballi Airport | 15 kilometres |
| Srinagar, Dharwad | 1 kilometre |
| SDM Dental College, Dharwad | 1 kilometre |
| Hubballi City | 20 kilometres |
| Bengaluru | 410 kilometres |
| Belagavi (Belgaum) | 80 kilometres |
Directions to Jubilee Circle
From Hubballi Junction Railway Station
Take Chigari BRTS (limited-stop service) from Hubballi CBT → BRTS journey time approximately 35 minutes — Jubilee Circle is a stop on the BRTS corridor. Alternatively, take NWKRTC city bus toward Dharwad — 20 to 30 minutes.
From Hubballi Airport
Take taxi or KSRTC/NWKRTC bus toward Dharwad → approximately 15 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
From Bengaluru
Take KSRTC or private bus overnight to Hubballi → connect to Chigari BRTS toward Dharwad → alight at Jubilee Circle BRTS Station. Total journey approximately 410 kilometres.
From Dharwad Railway Station
Take auto-rickshaw or NWKRTC city bus to Jubilee Circle → approximately 3 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
From Dharwad CBT
Take NWKRTC or Chigari BRTS toward Hubballi → Jubilee Circle is approximately 2 kilometres — 5 to 10 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Dharwad College Road | North–South | Karnataka University (north) — Dharwad CBT, city centre (south) |
| Hubli–Dharwad Road (NH-67 / NH-52) | East toward Hubballi | Hubballi CBT, Hubballi Railway Station, Bengaluru direction |
| PB Road (Poona–Bangalore Road) | East–West | Belagavi (west) — Hubballi (east) |
| Srinagar Road | North | Srinagar locality, Dharwad residential belt |
| Sattur Road | Internal | Sattur, Dharwad inner roads |
| Gadag Road | Northeast | Gadag, Hospet, Hampi direction |
HDBRTS Chigari Bus and NWKRTC Connectivity
| Route / Service | Service Details |
| Chigari BRTS — All-Stop Service | Hubballi CBT to Dharwad CBT — all stops including Jubilee Circle — journey 55 minutes — 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Chigari BRTS — Limited-Stop Service | Hubballi CBT to Dharwad CBT — limited stops — journey 35 minutes — smart card and paper ticket |
| NWKRTC City Bus — Hubballi–Dharwad Corridor | City buses every 2 to 5 minutes on the Hubballi–Dharwad corridor — stop near Jubilee Circle zone |
| NWKRTC Intercity / KSRTC | Dharwad CBT — services to Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Goa, Mumbai |
| VRL / Private Sleeper Buses | Via Dharwad — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune corridors |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at Jubilee Circle |
Chigari BRTS operating hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Fleet: 100 premium AC Chigari buses — approximately 1,240 trips per day.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Dharwad Railway Station | 3 km | South Western Railway | Nearest station — limited trains |
| Hubballi Junction Railway Station | 8 km | South Western Railway — major junction | One of India’s largest railway junctions — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa |
Metro Connectivity
Hubballi-Dharwad does not have an operational Metro system. The Chigari BRTS, described by its operators as “Metro on Road,” is the city’s most advanced rapid transit offering — running 100 premium AC buses across a dedicated 22.25-kilometre corridor and winning the Government of India’s “Award of Excellence — Best Urban Mass Transit Project 2019.” The Chigari BRTS at Jubilee Circle provides direct rapid transit connectivity to the entire Hubballi–Dharwad twin-city belt.
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Karnataka University, Dharwad | 2 km | One of Karnataka’s oldest and most prestigious state universities |
| SDM Dental College, Dharwad | 1 km | Prominent dental college |
| Dharwad CBT | 2 km | Dharwad Central Bus Terminal — main intercity bus hub |
| Srinagar, Dharwad | 1 km | Residential locality and secondary Chigari BRTS station |
| Dharwad Peda Shops | Adjacent | Dharwad’s world-famous milk-based sweet — available at local shops near the circle |
| Siddharoodha Math | 3 km | Revered religious institution in Hubballi-Dharwad |
| Unkal Lake | 5 km | Popular lake and picnic destination |
| Hotel Sai Grand | Adjacent | Well-known hotel beside SDM Dental College, Dharwad |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Jubilee Circle located in Hubballi-Dharwad?
A. Jubilee Circle is on Dharwad College Road, Dharwad — within the Hubballi-Dharwad twin-city zone — PIN 580001 — approximately 20 kilometres from Hubballi CBT and 2 kilometres from Dharwad CBT.
Q2. What is the Chigari BRTS station at Jubilee Circle?
A. Jubilee Circle BRTS (Chigari Bus Stop) is a stop on the 22.25-kilometre Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS corridor — served by premium AC “Chigari” (Blackbuck) buses running from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with approximately 1,240 daily trips.
Q3. How do I reach Jubilee Circle from Hubballi Railway Station?
A. Take the Chigari BRTS limited-stop service from Hubballi CBT — 35 minutes — or Chigari all-stop service — 55 minutes — to Jubilee Circle BRTS Station. NWKRTC city buses on the Hubballi–Dharwad corridor also stop near the circle every 2 to 5 minutes.
Q4. How far is Karnataka University from Jubilee Circle?
A. Karnataka University, Dharwad is approximately 2 kilometres from Jubilee Circle — one of Karnataka’s oldest universities and a key landmark of the Dharwad academic zone.
Q5. Is there Metro connectivity at Jubilee Circle, Hubballi?
A. No Metro yet. The Chigari BRTS — branded “Metro on Road” — is the premium rapid transit alternative, offering AC bus service across the full Hubballi–Dharwad corridor from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
