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.