Davangere

Channagiri

Harpanahalli

Jagalur

HariharDavangere

Honnali

Located at the centre of Karnataka, about 262 kms from the state capital Bangalore.

Carved out of Chitradurga, Shimoga and Bellary districts.

Spread across 6 talukas Davangere, Harihar, Jagalur, Honnali, Channagiri & Harapanahalli.

Established trading center for maize, paddy, arecanut and gherkin.

Has a good base for Horticulture units of Marigold dye processing and arecanut processing.

Agriculture & Food processing

Textiles

Engineering

Mining (Steel)

Introduction

Focus Sectors

Key Industrial Icons

Fact File

Geographical location

13˚ 45' to 14˚ 50' East Latitude75˚ 30‘ to 76̊ 30' East Longitude

Temperature 43˚ C (Max.) 16˚ C (Min.)

Average Rainfall 657 mm

Rivers Tungabhadra

Area 5976 sq km

District headquarter

Davangere

Population 1,946,905 (As per 2011 census)

Population density

329 per sq km

Sex ratio 967

Literacy rate 76.30%

Airport (Nearest)

Bangalore International Airport/ Hubli Airport

Major Industrial Infrastructure

2 Industrial Estates & 4 Industrial Areas

Economy Profile

Infrastructure

Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2010

1,380 1,233

1,535 1,374

-200.00 400.00 600.00 800.00

1,000.00 1,200.00 1,400.00 1,600.00 1,800.00

GDDP at current prices (US $ million)

Per Capita Net Domestic Product

2007-2008 2008-2009

Key Economic Indicators* GDDP – Gross District Domestic Product

Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2010-11

SLSWCC Approved Projects b/w 2008-11

► In GIM 2010,2 MOU’s were entered worth US $ 86.823 million (INR 417 crores).

0

2

4

6

8

2008=2009 2009-2010 2010-2011

1

3 3

1.13

7.27

4.29

No. of Projects Approved

InvestmentsUS $(million)

4 Industrial areas and 2 Industrial estates in the district 400 acres of land been identified for land bank Proposed an ‘Apparel Park’ of 50 acres, with an estimated cost of US $

2.35 million (INR 11 crores) by the Government of Karnataka(GOK) A Gas based project of 700MW has been approved by the GOK Proposed an IT Park and Network operation centre through

joint ventures of private participation and Karnataka Industrial Area development board

Identified as one of the 8 districts to set up a Wind energy generation Plant by the Government of Karnataka

Suvarna Karnataka Development Corridor has proposed the setting up of a Food Processing Zone covering the district, a food park of 100 acres with an estimated cost of US $ 240.833 million (INR 1,156 crores)

As per the economic

Survey of Karnataka

2010-11, 9 Projects

have been taken up

in Davangere whose

estimated cost is US$

2.08 million (INR 10

crores)

Sl#

Location Developed(in acres)

1 Karuru 102

12 Lokikere 93

3 Hanagvadi 50

4 Harlapur 44

Industrial AreasIndustrial Estates

Location Extent (in

acres)

Plots Allott

ed

Davanagere 43 49

Harihar 19.35 135

Industry Profile

Key Industries

Agriculture Profile

6 Large and Medium industries with investment of

INR 272 Cr

9,533 MSME’s units employing 42,609 with an investment of

INR 234.42

Food processing industries provides the highest employment in the district

Major food crops - Paddy, Maize,

Major crops– Groundnut & Sunflower

Major commercial crops – Sugercane and cotton

Major horticulture crops – Mango, Sapota, Banana, Papaya

Main vegetables – Tomato, Onion, Brinjal,Drum sticks, Chili, Gherkin and ladies finger

Agriculture and Food Processing: Major cultivation of

sugercane, rice and maize takes place in the district.

Large extent of dry land is available which is suitable for cultivation of fruits and vegetables.

Presence of large number sugar and rice mills in the district.

Textile and handloom industries: A 50 acre Apparel Park

is proposed with an estimated cost of US $ 2.35 million (INR 11 crores) by the Government of Karnataka(GOK) .

Textile constitutes of approx 13% of SSI industry units in the district

Other SectorsSteel and Engineering: Presence of Large &

Medium Industries in these sectors provide opportunities for further investments.

Agriculture is the highest contributor in the economic development of the district. Soil and climatic conditions favorable for growing horticulture crops. Gherkin processing, marigold dye processing, ground nut oil extraction units are existing in the district.

Natural Resources

Estimated limestone reserves to the tune of 12.37 million tonnes in the district

Percentage of Area covered

Cereals

78%

Pulses4%

Food Grains

18%

Support & Logistics Infrastructure

Support Infrastructure

RAIL

ROAD

AIRPORTPORT

National Highway(NH) 4 (Connecting Mumbai to Chennai)

NH 13 (Connecting Solapur to Mangalore)

Connected to Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai through the Harihar-Davangere rail line

Nearest port is Mangalore/Karwar at a distance of 270 km.

Capacity: 44 Million tonnes Traffic: 0.218 Million tonnes

(2010-11)

Nearest Airport is the Bangalore International Airport and Hubli Airport at a distance of 270 km and 150 km respectively

Connectivity

Connectivity Infrastructure of District

Education

There are 4 Engineering colleges, 2 medical colleges and 58 degree colleges, 4 polytechnics, 1 Ayurvedic

and 13 MBA colleges, Davanagere University, in the district

Some of the Prominent educational institutions are:

Bapuji Institute of Engineering Technology (BIET)

Davangere University

Bapuji Education Association

BDT College

Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Education Association

Saint Paul’s Missionary

JJM Medical College

SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute

Jain Group of Institutes

Fine Arts College

DRM Science College

AV Kamalamma College

BIETSTJ Institute f Technology

GM Institute of Technology

JJM Medical Colle ge

DRM Science Coll ege

S SInstitute Of

Medical Sciences

AV Kamalamma

Coll ege

Tourism

Sri Harihareswara temple, situated on the bank of the river Tungabhadra at Harihar, the temple has 60

pillars with enchanting carvings.

Kalleswara temple of Bagali was built in 9th century AD by the Chalukyas, the temple is famous for its

intricate carvings.

Eshwara Temple was constructed by King Trubhuvana Malla Parameshwara in 1120 AD, it is famous for

the pillars and sculptures built in Chalukya style.

Sri Ragavendra Swamy Mutt, situated on the bank of river Tungabhadra at Honnali, is popularly known

as second Mantralayam.

Sri Chennagiri Rangappa Clock Tower is an attractive tourist spot, the highlight of this place is the

height of the clock tower which is 75 feet.

Hodigere is a Tomb of King Shri Shahaji father of Chatrapathi Shivaji.

Shantisagar is one of the 2nd largest tank in South Asia known for its panoramic view.

Ramathritha Pushkarani at Santebennur.

Shelf of Projects

Project District/ Location Sector Sub-sector

Investment

Potential

(Rs. Cr)

Sponsoring

Authority

Gas based 700MW power

plant – (Gas Requirement

3.2 MMSCMD)

Davangere EnergyThermal

Generation

3,500 PCKL

Textile Cluster Park Davangere Textile Infrastructure

50

Department of

Handlooms &

TextilesWater sports and sea plane

facilitiesShantisagar Lake Tourism

Recreational

tourism

100

Department of

Tourism

R&D Park Davangere Education R&D

300

Department

of Higher

Education

Housing Project ChannagiriUrban

Infrastructure

Housing

Schemes

600

Karnataka

Housing Board

Food Park TelagiAgri

InfrastructureFood Parks

12

Department of

Horticulture/

Food Karnataka

Limited

K e y C o n t a c t s

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