Dharwad
The second most advanced district in the state, Dharwad is uniquely positioned between Bengaluru and Mumbai and is an important business centre in the state. Agriculture is a focus area in Dharwad, with floriculture, animal husbandry and the food sector driving the segment here. Along with maize and jowar, cotton, sunflower and onion are some of its major crops. Dharwad is rich in local varieties of high-quality chilly, i.e. Devanoor local and Byadagi with a major trade centre at Hubballi. Dharwad is well set with its eight industrial areas along with the existing IT/BT zone and industry-specific zone for automobile, readymade garment and food processing sectors. Animal husbandry and sericulture with support infrastructure like cocoon market, reeling and training institutes are other potent sectors under focus here.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Dharwad has a land utilization of 56.89% for agriculture, holding 7.42% of uncultivated land and 7.75% forest cover along with 27.94% of remaining land. Land Bank Area: 568.4 acres
Water
Bennihalla of Krishna basin, Bedthi and Shalmala are the three major rivers in the district. The district is 92% rain-fed as the region is highly dependent on rainwater, irrigation facilities, tank and reservoirs along with groundwater.
Power
Dharwad power transmission is done by Hubballi (Hubli) Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM). The total supply capacity to the district is 335 MVA.
Natural Resources
Building stone, clay, black cotton soil, and jelly stones are the mineral reserves present in the district.
Human Resources
Several premier institutes are located in Dharwad including Karnataka University, University of Agricultural Sciences - Dharwad, Karnataka Law University and Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) along with the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad.
Connectivity
Three international and two domestic airports connect the district to major cities across the country and the world. Also, national highways NH 4, NH 63 and NH 218, four state highways and 218 km of railway lines with 21 railway stations make Dharwad a well-connected district. Karwar, Mangaluru (Mangalore) and Goa ports aid connectivity across the sea.
Living in Dharwad
Temperatures in Dharwad vary between 15 degree celsius and 36 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
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14
Allopathy Hospitals
16
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
1501
Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
47
Primary Health Centres
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Four-star Hotels Available
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1631
Schools
145
PU Colleges
27
Degree Colleges
8
Medical College
13
Polytechnic Colleges
5
Engineering College
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Industries Growing With Karnataka
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Development of Automated Milk Conversion Plants | Agri- Infrastructure | 650 | KMF | Conceptual Stage |
| Development of Shopping Mall at Super Market Site in Dharwad | Urban- Infrastructure | 120 | Hubballi- Dharwad City Corporation | Conceptual Stage |
| Development of Road from Uppin Betageri-Dharwad Kalaghati Tadas (one package of KSHIP) | Transportation | Part of 7000 | KSHIP | DPR Under Preparation |
| Development of Energy Efficiency in Street Lighting through use of Escos | Energy | 20 | Hubballi- Dharwad City Corporation | DPR Under Preparation |
| Smart City Mission in Karnataka | Urban- Infrastructure | NA | KUIDFC | Conceptual Stage |
| Development of Agro-Logistics Hub | Agri-Infrastructure | 680 | KAPPEC | DPR Under Preparation |
| Peninsular Region Industrial Development (PRIDE) Corridor Projects | Industrial Infrastructure | NA | KSIIDC | Bidding Stage/ DPR Completed |
| Establishment of Modern Abattoirs in ULB’s | Agri-Infrastructure | 5 | DMA | DPR Under Preparation |
District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Rayapura,
Dharwad – 580 009
Phone: 0836-2322986/2322627
Fax: 2322627
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