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Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada is known as ‘The Cradle of Indian Banking’ and has the only fertiliser manufacturing unit in the state. Headquartered around Mangaluru (Mangalore) City, Dakshina Kannada is a popular destination for the cultivation of areca nut, coconut, cashew and paddy.
Major food crops grown here include black gram, green gram, sugarcane, cocoa, pepper and vanilla. Dakshina Kannada is one of the most industrialised districts in the state. The district offers excellent projects under the Chemicals and Petrochemical sector.
A dedicated Petrochemical SEZ and an oil refinery are in the pipeline. The district also has access to the New Mangaluru (Mangalore) port which is the ninth major port in India.
Total Area (sq.km)
4861 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
88.57%
Population
23,68,448
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude: 12.87° N
- Longitude: 74.88° E
- Temperature: 25°C to 33°C
- Rainfall: 3,800 mm annually
Major Rivers
- Nethravathi
- Kumaradhara
- Palguni
- Shambhavi
- Nandini
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks - 9
- Bantwal
- Belthangady
- Kadaba
- Mangaluru
- Mulki
- Puttur
- Sulya
- Ullala
- Moodabidri
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
₹ 1,25,140
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
10%
Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
35%
Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
55%
Major Industries
- MRPL
- IOCL
- HPCL
- BPCL
- MCF
- KIOCL
- BASF
Key Exports
- Cashews
- Spices
- Marine products
- Petroleum Products
- Heavy Engineering Mechanics
- Eco Plates
- Precision Tools
- Scented Candles
- HDPE Bags
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Crops
- Areca Nut
- Coconut
- Paddy
- Cashew
Fruits
- Bananas
- Mango
- Lemon
- Pineapple
- Guava
- Papaya
Vegetables
- Cucumber
- Ridge Gourd
- Bitter Gourd
- Ladies Finger
- Green Chillies
- Bottle Gourd
- Pumpkin
- Leafy Vegetables
Major Livestock
- Cattle
- Buffaloes
- Goats
- Poultry
Important Natural Resources
Minerals
- Quartz
- Building Granite
- Laterite Stone
- Dolerite
- Lime Shell
Water Bodies
- Baggundi Lake
- Kavoor Lake
- Gujjar Kere
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Micro – 22287
- Small - 1513
Number of Large Scale Industries
24
Key Industrial Areas
- Baikampady
- Yeyyadi
- Ganjimutt
- Karnad
Major Industrial Sectors
- Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- Oil and Gas
- Fertilisers
- Cashew
- Chocolates
- Marine Products
Availability of Land Bank (Acres)
- 1000 Acres – Balkunje
- Mulki
Notable Industries and Investments
- MRPL - 25409.00 Crores
- HPCL - 548.00 Crores
- BPCL - 200.00 Crores
- MCF - 1034.00 Crores
- KIOCL - 1985.99 Crores
- BASF - 447.00 Crores
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- NH66–Kochi–Mumbai
- NH75–Mangaluru–Bangalore (Via Shiradi)
- NH169–Mangaluru–Solapur
- NH73–Mangaluru–Bangalore (Via Charmadi)
- NH275–Mangaluru–Mysore-Bangalore (Via Sampaje)
Rail Routes
Routes
- Mangaluru Central (MAQ)
- Mangaluru Junction (MAJN)
Airports
- Mangaluru International Airport
Sea Ports
- Mangaluru port (9th largest port in India)
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- 594.51 MU (domestic)
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- 319.18 MU (industrial)
Water Supply Systems
- Nethravathi River is the primary source for Mangaluru and surrounding regions.
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
- Mangaluru Smart City Projects
- Coastal Corridor Road
- International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT)
- IT Park
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
- Lower Primary Schools – 274
- Higher Primary Schools- 912
- High Schools - 602
- PU Colleges - 200
- General Degree Colleges – 118
- Medical Colleges - 9
- Polytechnic Colleges - 11
- Engineering Colleges - 18
Healthcare Facilities
- Ayush Hospitals – 19
- Government Hospitals – 7
- Private Hospitals – 1900
- Community Health Centre – 8
- Primary Health Centres - 77
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple
- Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple
- Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple
- Mangala Devi Temple
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Someshwara Beach
- Panambur Beach
- KadriHill Park Beach
- St. Aloysius Chapel Park Beach
- Tannirbavi beach
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
- Plastic Park
- Ganjimutt – 104 Acres
Planned Projects
- New Industrial Area, Balkunje – 1000 Acres
- IT Park
- Blueberry Hills, Mangaluru
Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
- New Industrial Policy
Contact Information
DIC Office
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Office of the Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Industrial Estate, Yeyyadi
Mangaluru – 575008
Phone Number
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