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Chamarajanagar
Where Karnataka’s ancient forests meet timeless traditions, Chamarajanagar stands as a testament to natural harmony. Nestled against the Western Ghats, this district is home to pristine wildlife sanctuaries, including parts of Bandipur National Park and Male Mahadeshwara Hills. Rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, Chamarajanagar showcases how Karnataka preserves its natural treasures while embracing progress. From its dense forests harboring tigers and elephants to its ancient temples echoing with history, this southernmost district of Karnataka weaves together conservation and culture.
Total Area (sq.km)
5101 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
61.43%
Population
10,20,791
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude: 11o 40‘58” and 12o 06‘32” North
- Longitude: East 76o 24‘14”and 77o46‘55” falls in southern dry zonen southern dry zone
- Temperature: 36 ℃
- Rainfall: 1159 mm annually
Major Rivers
- Kaveri
- Palar
- Suvarnavathi
- Gundluhole
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks -
- Bantwall
- Mulki
- Belthangady
- Kadabal
- Mangaluru
- Puttur
- Sulya
- Ullala
- Moodabidril
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
₹ 22,769 cr in 2022-23
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
-
Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
-
Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
-
Major Industries
- Bannari amman sugars pvt ltd.
- Colortone textiles pvt ltd
- Muthaiah beverages and confectionery Pvt ltd
- Elkitch Pvt ltd
- Everest Build pro Pvt ltd
- Grasim industries Pvt Ltd
- Kaynees Electronics Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
- Chenguang Natural extracts Pvt ltd
- BG Granites
- Girish exports
- Green pro ventures pvt ltd
- Arishina lifescience Pvt ltd
- Kum international
- Simha coconut industries
Key Exports
- Granite stones
- Spices
- Processed food products
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Food crops
- Paddy
- Maize
- Ragi
- Jowar
- Groundnut
- Pulses
Horticulture crops
- Coconut
- Turmeric
- Onion
- Banana
- Chilies
- Mango
- Marigold
Commercial crops
- Cotton
- Sunflower
- Sugarcane
Major Livestock
- Cattle - 2,49,361
- Buffalo - 9,918
- Goat - 1,44,633
- Sheep - 1,35,321
- Pigs -1,572
Important Natural Resources
Minerals
- High quality black granite
Water Bodies
- Dams - Gundal dam
- Suvarnavathi dam
- Kabini dam
Total Irrigated Area
- 71805 Hectares
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Small - 17703
Number of Large Scale Industries
6
Key Industrial Areas
- Badanaguppe-kellamballi industrial area Phase 1 & phase -2
- Industrial estate uttuvalli
- Industrial estate Veeranapura
Major Industrial Sectors
- Mineral Based Sector
- Cement
Availability of land bank (Acres)
- 2260.47
Notable industries and investments
- 6 Large scale industries with investment of Rs. 1418.55 crores
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- NH 209 (Bangalore to Sathyamangalam)
- NH 212 (Kozhikode to Karnataka border)
Rail Routes
Routes
- Chamarajanagara – Mysuru- Bengaluru
Airports
- Mysuru domestic airport (50 km)
Sea Ports
-
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- 352.94 MU
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- 58.79 MU
Water Supply Systems
- Pipeline from Kabini river and ground water availability
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
-
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
- Primary schools- 388
- Higher primary school- 505
- High schools- 232
- PU and govt colleges– 66
- Degree colleges- 17
- Engineering college– 1
- Medical college- 1
Healthcare Facilities
- Ayush hospital- 3
- Govt hospitals- 329
- Private hospitals- 1,360
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Biligiri ranagana hills
- Male Mahadeshwara hills
- Bandipura national park
- Suvarnavathi reservoir
- Barachukki water falls
- Himavad Gopal Swami Betta
- Kanakagiri Hills
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
- Savithri plywood pvt ltd
- L N breweries
Planned Projects
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Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
- Industrial policy 2020-25
- ZED
- UDYAM
- PMEGP
- Cluster Development
Contact Information
DIC Office
- Room no 323, 3rd floor, DC office complex, Chamarajanagara -571313
Phone Number
Email Address
