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Shivamogga
The land of Jog Falls and home to the region which receives the highest rainfall in south India, Shivamogga (Shimoga) is a well-known district in Karnataka. Located at an altitude of 640 meters above sea level and situated at a distance of 273 km from Bengaluru, Shivamogga provides opportunities to invest in agriculture and food processing. Along with paddy and maize, the district also grows crops like cashew, ginger, pepper, cardamom and vanilla. The focus sectors in Shivamogga include iron and steel, paper mills, dairy units, soaps and detergents, and automobile-based units. With more than 13.000 self-employed artisans in the district, handicraft is a promising sector here.
Total Area (sq.km)
84877 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
80.45%
Population
1752753
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude-13°27 & 14°39 N
- Longitude – 74°38 & 74°38 & 76°04 E
- Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
- Rainfall: 1526 mm annually
Major Rivers
- Sharavathi
- Thunga
- Bhadra
- Varada
- Kumadvathi
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks - 07 Taluks
- 02 Revenue Sub-division Offices
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
-
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
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Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
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Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
-
Major Industries
- V.I.S.L, Steel Authority of India Ltd., VISL, Bhadravati
- Shahi Export Pvt. Ltd., Sec.156, K.I.A.D.B. Industrial area, Nidige, Shimoga Taluk
- E. Ramamurthy Minerals & Metals, Pvt. Survey No: 61, Navale Basapur Village, Bhadravathi Taluk
- Mysore Paper Mills Ltd., Bhadravati
Key Exports
- I.C. Engine Parts
- Valve Seat Inserts
- Ductile Iron Castings
- Niharol Castings
- Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Casting
- Centrifugally Cast
- Cylinder Liners
- Stainless Steel Castings
- Fully Finished Cylinder Liners of Diesel Engines
- White Duplex Board
- Iron Casting
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Crops
- Paddy
- Maize
- Ginger
- Arecanut
- Ragi
Fruits
- Pineapple
- Banana
- Mango
- Papaya
- Sapota
- Guava
- Watermelon
Vegetables
- Tomato
- Brinjal
- Beans
- Cucumber
Major Livestock
- Goats: 59719
- Buffalo: 120563
Cattle
- Indigenous Breed-380640
- Cross Breed – 138013
- Exotic Breed – 0
Sheep’s
- Indigenous Breed-41733
- Cross Breed – 793
- Exotic Breed – 0
Pigs
- Indigenous Breed-41733
- Cross Breed – 116
- Exotic Breed – 0
Important Natural Resources
Water Bodies
- Ground Water
- Dam
- Rivers
Total Irrigated Area (Ha)
- 141,479 hectares
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Small - 21409
Number of Large Scale Industries
4
Key Industrial Areas
- Machenahalli Industrial Area, Shivamogga
- Nidige Industrial Area, Shivamogga
- Mandli Kallur Industrial Area, Shivamogga
- Autocomplex Industrial Area, Shivamogga
- Sanda Industrial Area, Shikaripura
- Mangalabeesu Industrial Area, Sagara
- Devakathikoppa Industrial Area, Shivamogga
Major Industrial Sectors
- Foundry
- Automobiles
- Chemicals
- Textiles
- Food
- Electricals & Electronics
- Wood
- Leather
- Rubber
- Plastic
Availability of Land Bank (Acres)
- 144.52 undeveloped land available in Sanda Industrial area, Shikaripura Tq, Shivamogga Dist.
Notable industries and Investments
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Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- State Highway – 1 (KA-SH-1)
- State Highway – 57 (KA-SH-57)
- State Highway – 77 (KA-SH-77)
- State Highway – 93 (KA-SH-93)
- National Highway – 169 (NH-169)
- National Highway – 206 (NH-206)
Rail Routes
Routes
- Shivamogga to Bangalore
- Shivamogga to Mysore
Airports
- Sogane, Shivamogga Airport
Sea Ports
- Mangalore Port 200km from Shimoga
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- LT Connections - 523913
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- HT Connection – 189
- LT Connections - 13614
Water Supply Systems
- District Irrigation Plan
- National Rural Drinking Water Programme
- Anjanapura Reservoir
- Rivers
- Water Suppliers
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
- Outer ring road for Shivamogga Town
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
Schools
- Lower Primary (1 to 5th):-955
- Higher Primary (6 to 7th):-1350
- High Schools (8 to 10th):-511
Colleges
- Pre University College :- 135
- Degree College :-17
- Ayush College :- 03
- Medical College :- 02
- Dental College :- 02
- Engineering Colleges :- 02
- Polytechnics :-10
- Universities:- 01
Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals :- 1147
- Health Centers :- 108q
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Jog Falls
- Linganamakki Dam
- BRP Dam
- Kodachadri
- Kuvempu House
- Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp
- Lion Safari-Tyavarekoppa
- Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
- Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
- Achakanya Falls
- Hidlumane Falls
- Kavaledurga
Cultural Landmarks
- Keladi Temple
- Balligavi Temple
- Ikkeri Temple
- Koodli Temple
- Chandragutti Temple
- Nagara Temple
- Bhadravathi Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
- Tumkur to Shivamogga four lane national highway construction under progress
Planned Projects
- Shivamogga to Honnavar four lane national highway construction planned
Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
- Trying to identify land for establishing new industrial area
