Chamarajanagar
The southernmost district of Karnataka, Chamarajanagar is blessed with rich natural reserves of both metallic and non-metallic minerals, especially the high-value quality of black granite. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy with 1.85 lakh hectares under cultivation. The major food crops are paddy, maize, ragi, jowar, groundnut, and pulses. The industrial potential is well established, creating and integrating value chain for agricultural produce like banana, coconut, chilli, turmeric and onion. A proposed food park by the Government of Karnataka including cold chains and processing facilities aims to tap this potential.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Chamarajanagar has nearly 48.36% of its land as forest cover. However, 32.50% of the rest of the land is utilized for food grain cultivation, mainly cereals, pulses and oilseeds taking up 40.02%, 33.20%, and 9.60% of land respectively. The region has uncultivated land of 6.16%. Different types of soils and climatic conditions aid a variety of cultivation, including sericulture. Land Bank Area: 779.26 acres
Water
The main river of the state Cauvery flows in the district. Minor rivers originate from watersheds and fill in the reservoirs and tanks here providing an excellent steady supply of water to this region.
Power
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Company Ltd does the power transmission to the district. Domestic power consumption in the district is 352.94 MU, and industry consumption is 58.79 MU.
Natural Resources
The region has natural reserves of both metallic and non-metallic minerals, especially black granite.
Human Resources
The Government Tool Room & Training Centre and several polytechnic institutions in the region provide skilled manpower.
Connectivity
The district has access to six airports - Bengaluru International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Chennai International Airport as well as Mysuru, Hubballi and Mangaluru airports. Two National highways NH209 and NH 212 go through the district and a 20 km rail route with three railway stations connects the region to all major cities across India. Tuticorn, Karwar, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mumbai and Goa provide seaport connectivity to the region.
Living in Chamarajanagar
Temperatures in Chamarajanagar vary between 16 degree celsius and 34 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
Healthcare
4
Allopathy Hospitals
15
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
20
Private Nursing Homes
61
Primary Health Centres
3
Community Health Centres
Places of interest
Major Occupation
Hotels Nearby
Business Hotels Available
Education
1177
Schools
61
PU Colleges
9
Degree Colleges
1
Polytechnic Colleges
2
Engineering Colleges
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Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Development of road from Kanakpura to Honur via D.Halli, Sangama, Om Shanthi Dhama, Mekedatu, Shagya Bandalli. Second segment connecting BR Hills via Yelandur | Transportation | Parts of 7000 | KSHIP | DPR Under Preparation |
| Chamarajnagar Mega Textile Zone (83 acres) | Textile | NA | Department of Handlooms, Textile and Apparels | Conceptualization |
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District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Room No.323, 3rd Floor,
District Office Complex, B.Rachaiah Double Road,
Chamarajanagar 571 313
Phone: 08226-224916/224915, Fax: 224916
Email: [email protected]
Other Contacts
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Commerce & Industries Department
# 106, 1st Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2225 2443
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Commissioner for Industrial Development Director of Industries and Commerce
No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan
Race Course Road Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
Email: [email protected]
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Chief Executive Officer
Invest Karnataka Forum
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru – 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 22205333
Email: [email protected]
Managing Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone : 91-80-2228 2392, 2228 5659; 2238 1232
Email : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kumbangalore.com
Managing Director
Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Phone: 080-2286 0644, 2253 4444
Email: [email protected]
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Race
Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2226 5383, 2226 7900
Email: [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kiadb.in