chamarajanagar district profile
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CHAMRAJANAGARDistrict Profile
Snapshot –Chamarajanagar District Profile
2Invest Karnataka 2016
Contents
District overviewEconomic ProfileAgricultural ProfileIndustry ProfilePower and WaterTourismSocial InfrastructureConnectivityPotential IndustriesInvestment OpportunitiesAnnexure
Temperature 32 ˚ C (Max.)10 ˚ C (Min.)
Relative Humidity (%)
84 (Max)59 (Min)
Average Annual Rainfall
730 mm
Rivers Cauvery, Palar & Suvarnavati
Area 5,648 sq. km.
District headquarter
Chamarajanagar
Population 1,020,791 (As per 2011 census)
Population density
200 per sq km
Sex ratio 993 females per 1000 males
Literacy rate 61.43 %
• Chamarajanagar is the southernmost district of Karnataka, situated at a distance of 185 km from Bangalore.
• Spread across 4 talukas Chamarajanagar, Gundlupet, Kollegal and Yelandur
Chamarajanagar District
District Overview
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Source: Karnataka at Glance, 2013-14
Economic ProfileGDDP is Rs. 2,969 Crores for the district in the year 2012-13
Per capita annual income in the district is Rs. 40,275 for the year 2012-13
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Chamarajanagar District’s Contribution to GSDP of Karnataka (2012-13)
Description INR Crore
Contribution (%)
Total District GDP 2,969 1
Agriculture and Allied (Agriculture, animal husbandry, Forestry, Fishing)
1,209 3
Industry(manufacturing, Construction, Mining)
512 1
Services (Real estate, Hotels and restaurants, banking, and legal services)
1,248 1
CAGR – 4 %
Chamarajanagar GDP Trend (in INR Crore)
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
24532599 2596 2614
27942969
Primary Secondary Tertiary GDDP
Source: State and District Domestic Product of Karnataka 14-15
Thrust Areas
• Opportunities to increase the productivity of main crops
• Improvement of the condition of the saline soils
• practicing organic farming
• Cold Chains Processing Units,
• Post harvest Technology development and extension
Agricultural Profile
Major Crops Major food crops –
paddy, maize, ragi, jowar, groundnut, and pulses.
Horticulture crops – Coconut, turmeric, onion, banana, chilies, Mango and Marrigold.
Cash crops – Cotton, Sunflower, Sugarcane
Key Enablers Favourable climatic
conditions
Different types of soil conditions for growing variety of crops
Support from Sericulture Department in the form of cocoon seeds and marketing facilities
Geographical area5.70 Lakhs Hectares
Net sown area1.85 Lakhs Hectares.
Cereals40.02%
Pulses33.20%
Oilseeds9.60%
Commercial crops8.92%
others8.27%
Cropping Pattern (%)
Source: Karnataka at Glance, DIC- Chamarajanagar
Forests48.36%
Other uncultivated land6.16%
Net Sown Area (NSA)
32.50%
Remaining Area12.98%
Land Utilisation (%)
• 5 Large and Medium scale Industries with aggregated investment INR 238 Crores
• 8,651 small-scale industries with aggregated investment INR 93 Crores
Industry Profile
KIADB is developing Industrial Area spread over in 1,600 acres of land at Badanakuppe – Kellamballi village for formation of industrial area in Chamarajanagar District. The land is located on State Highway No. 80 connecting Chamarajanagar to Mysore. The proposed Badanakuppe – Kellamballi industrial area is located about 7 km from Chamarajanagar town and 40 km from Mysore
Scope for developing granite cutting & polishing cluster.
Industrial EstatesSl. No.
Particulars Extent (Acres)
No. of plots / units
Vacant area / plots
1 Chamrajanagar 10.00 46 8
2 Kollegal 7.48 16 -
3 Gundlupet-Veeranapura
9.13 56 17
Total26.61 118 25
Natural Resources
• Granite
Industrial Estates
Industrial Estates
Map of Chamarajanagar District
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Source: DIC, Chamarajanagar
Water The Cauvery river flows through Kollegal
taluk in the North-West. Gaganachukkhi and Bharachukkhi water falls
lies to the North-West of this taluk. The Palar river flows to the South-East of this
taluk. The Suvarnavathi River which flows from
Chamarajanagar and Yelandur Taluk in the West of this Taluk joins the Cauvery river
The Gundluhole river flows from the eastern side of BR Hills through the gorges and valleys formed by BR Hills and MM Hills.
Guliyuvanooruhalla and Mayalakkiyuruhalla, these two small rivers also join the Cauvery river.
Maydhagunooruhalla joins the Palar river.
Power Transmission in the district is being
done byChamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC).
Domestic consumption- 352.94 Mu & Industry consumption – 58.79 Mu
Power and Water
Source: DIC, Chamarajanagar
Tourism• Survarnavathi Reservoir: situated at a distance of 16 kms
from Chamarajanagar, it is famous for its breathtaking scenic beauty.
• Kanakagiri hill: is one of the popular Jain centres in the world , well known for its sandalwood and rich forestry.
• Thriembarkapura: built in the period 1250-1350 AD, is famous for the big temple of Thrikadambeshwara deity.
• Huguligana murudi: situated 6.5 kms to the South of Terakanambi,is famous for the Temple of Lord Venkataramaswamy.
• BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Yelandur Taluka)- BR Hills is one of the famous Bio-diversities and Hill station in the world. It is rarest wildlife sanctuary located at an altitude of 1500 mtrs above MSL.
• Sri Male Mahadeshwara Hills (Kollegal Taluka) - Popularly called as MM Hills. It is a Holy place believed to have 777 wide hills, 77 important hills, 7 lively hills around. MM Hills range is covered by Kaveri and BRT Wildlife Sanctuary all around.
• Bandipura National Park (Gundlupet Taluka) Spread over an area of 970 sq.Kms one of the rarest wild life sanctuaries in India known for its world famous Tiger Reserve.
• Barachukki (Kollegal Taluk) - The Kaveri with its numerous branches falls down from 75 to 100 feet. All round falls one can see a number of hillocks.
• Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills (Gundlpet Taluka) - Located at an altitude of 1450 mtrs from MSL. It is an important Hill Station and Pilgrim Centre.
Social InfrastructureHealthcare:Education:Healthcare Facilities No.
Primary Health centres 60
Community Health Centres 3
Government Allopathy Hospitals 4
Indian System of Medicine Hospital 14
The prominent educational institutions and training centers are:
• Govt. Engineering College, Chamarajanagar• Chamarajanagar Nursing Colleges• JSS Women’s College of Arts• Government Polytechnic• JSS ITI College• B Basavalingappa PU College• Karuna Trust Development Project• GTTC at Gundlupet• JSS RUDSETI at Mariyala, Ch.nagar
Education Facilities No.
PU and Govt. Colleges 67
Engineering Colleges 2
Polytechnic Colleges 1
Source: DIC- Chamarajanagar, targetstudy.com
Connectivity National highway (NH) 209 (Connecting
from Bengaluru to Satyamangalam), NH 212 (Connecting from Kozhikode to Karnataka Border)
There are 3 Railway stations with a total railway route length of 20 kms. Trains to Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and to most of the places in India are available.
Chamarajanagar is connected by railway line to Mysuru
Bengaluru inland container depot located at 185 Kms
PortAirport314 Km
International
Airport182 Km
Domestic Airport60 Km
Nearest AirportMysuru 60Bengaluru 182Mangaluru 314Cochin 348Chennai 505Hubballi 529
Nearest SeaportMangaluru 495Tuticorin 500Karwar 553Goa 679Mumbai 1099
Agro and Food Processing:
Horticulture crops production is 0.198 million tons valued at INR 121 Crores
Owing to the expanding horticulture, there is scope to integrate the value chain with Value Added Process (VAP) based industries
Scope in building of cold storage facilities
Mining:
High value quality of black granite is available in the district
Scope for development of Granite cutting and polishing clusters
Potential IndustriesSericulture:
Traditional district identified for Sericulture
Total area under mulberry cultivation is 1769.02 hectares with a total of 3169 sericulturists in the district
Climatic condition favour the development of sericulture in the district throughout the year
Various varieties of Mulberry are available
Fisheries:
Availability of tanks and reservoirs -suitable for inland fishing, especially in the ornamental fish segment
Increasing domestic demand for fish - leveraged by development of organised markets and kiosks.
Investment Opportunities
Project Name SectorEstimated Cost (INR Crores)
Estimated Cost (USD mn) 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 Yalndur
Transportation Part of 7000 Part of 1166.7 KSHIP DPR under preparation
Chamarajanagar Mega Textile Zone (83 acres) Textile NA NA
Department of Handlooms, Textiles and
Apparels
Conceptualization
AnnexureMajor Manufacturing clusters in Chamarajanagar District:
1. Bannari Amman (Mahadeswara) Sugar Factory2. Pioneer Power Corporation Ltd. 3. Bhoruka Power Corporation Ltd.4. Velan Textiles5. Biligiri Granites6. Simha Coconut Industries7. KUM Internationals
Contact
Karnataka Udyog Mitra3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing),No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560 001, IndiaPh.: +91 80 2228 2392, 2228 5659, 2238 1232, 2228 6632Fax: +91 80 2226 6063Email: [email protected] us at: www.investkarnataka.gov.in
The Joint DirectorDistrict Industries CentreRoom No.323, 3rd Floor,District Office Complex,B.Rachaiah Double Road, Chamarajanagar – 571 313.Ph: (+91-8226) 224916, 224915 Email: [email protected]
Commissioner for Industries Development and DirectorDepartment of Industries & CommerceGovernment of KarnatakaNo. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan,Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560 001, IndiaPh.: +91 80 2238 6796Email: [email protected]