Kızılırmak Riverbank
The valley of the Kızılırmak River, which flows past Kırıkkale, offers areas suitable for short nature walks near the district.
View on map1 places to visit in the Bahşılı district of Kırıkkale: Kızılırmak Riverbank. Plan your trip to Bahşılı with local food, practical tips and transport information.
General Information
Bahşılı is one of the districts of Kırıkkale. The district covers 266 km² and lies at an altitude of 682 metres above sea level. Its population is 7353, and it gained district status in 1990. It has 5 neighbourhoods and 5 villages.
History
The history of Bahşılı goes back to its former name, Bahşili Village. In the Ottoman period the area hosted various civilisations and was an important settlement in the Turkification and Islamisation of Anatolia. Throughout history it was a subdistrict of Bala, and later was attached to the districts of Kalecik and Keskin in turn. In 1989, with Kırıkkale becoming a province, Bahşılı was also attached to Kırıkkale.
Geography
Bahşılı lies 5 kilometres from Kırıkkale city centre. The district has the climate of Central Anatolia: summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold and snowy.
Economy
Bahşılı’s economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Small-scale industry and trade activities are also seen in the district.
History and Culture
Bahşılı gained town status in 1984 and district status in 1990. Bahşılı Village was a subdistrict of Bala throughout history, and later belonged to Kalecik and Keskin. The name Bahşılı is known to come from a donation made to soldiers under Sultan Murat. Bahşılı was attached to Kırıkkale by Law No. 3644 after Kırıkkale became a province in 1989.
Highlights
Bahşılı is one of the first settlement areas opened during the Turkification and Islamisation of Anatolia. Bahşılı gained town status in 1984 and district status in 1990.
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