How many districts are there in Karnataka state?
Karnataka has a population of 61,130,704 (2011 census) and the state is spread over an area of 191,791 km sq Districts and Administration in Karnataka: For revenue and administration purposes, Karnataka has further been divided into 30 districts, 4 revenue divisions, 49 sub-divisions, 175 taluks and 745 revenue circles.
Which is the main state highway in Karnataka?
One of its state highways, KA SH 1, it runs north through Udupi, Shimoga, Haveri, Dharwad and Belgaum districts in the Karnataka. This state highway touches several cities and villages like Karkala, Agumbe, Thirthahalli and Dharwad.
Which is the most beautiful district of Karnataka?
The beautiful Western Ghats are home to places like Madikeri and Agumbe, famous for their scenic beauty. The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Gol Gumbaz is an excellent example of the Deccan Sultanate style of architecture.
Which is the capital city of Karnataka state?
Bangalore, (renamed as Bengaluru), the capital city of Karnataka is known as the Silicon Valley of India, due to it being the hub of the IT industry in the country. Karnataka has a population of 61,130,704 (2011 census) and the state is spread over an area of 191,791 km sq
A map of Karnataka shows that there are 30 districts in the state, which are grouped under four divisions, and they are as follows: Bangalore Division, Belgaum Division, Gulbarga Division, and Mysore Division. As per the the data of 2011 census, the state had a literacy rate of 75.36%, in which 82.47% are males and 68.08% are females.
Which is the eastern gateway to Karnataka state?
Kolar district is the eastern gateway to Karnataka. Kolar has become popularly known as the “Golden Land” of India. Koppal district was separated from Raichur district. Mandya district derives its name from its Administrative headquarters town.
When did Karnataka become the state of Karnataka?
It took its present shape in 1956, when the states of Mysore and Coorg (Kodagu) were merged with the Kannada-speaking districts of the former states of Bombay, Hyderabad, and Madras.
Where is Karnataka located on the Deccan Plateau?
The state forms a part of the Deccan Plateau; it lies on the western edge of the plateau. It shares its borders with the Arabian Sea in the west, Maharashtra in the north, Kerala in the southwest, Goa in the northwest, Tamil Nadu to the southeast and Andhra Pradesh to the east.
