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Karnataka
is an ancient, enchanting and abounding land of legion and surpassing
scenic beauty, rich in flora and fauna. It is a unique and fascinating
state. It is unique as it encompasses the varied life patterns and
culture and fascinating as it provides joyous insight into the thoughts,
moods and emotions of the tourists with pleasure and benefit. It is an
embodiment of places of art and culture of which this holy land has
every reason to be proud of. It has the pomp and pageantry of glorious
traditions and marvels of modern engineering. It has become
indispensable to visit this state and gain a quantum of health, satiety,
tranquility and to dwell on the repertoire of Indian culture. It enjoys
the finest sights of a picturesque nature, a salubrious climate almost
throughout the year. It has a rich and cosmopolitan blend of different
people with a different variety of linguistic, ethnic and religious
background.
This section is aimed at
providing the tourist information about Karnataka and other southern
states. The information provided will be both of Jaina and non Jaina
interests so as to cater the Jain as well as non Jain visitors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bangalore district was
divided into two districts - Urban and Rural in 1986. The rural region
was part of old Mysore.
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Area: |
5,815
Sq. Km |
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Head Quarters: |
Bangalore |
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Population: |
18,77,416, Male:
9,61,835 Female: 9,15,081
Density Per Sq. Km:
323 |
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Taluks: |
8 -
Nelamangala, Doddaballapur, Magadi, Hoskote, Ramanagar,
Channapattana, Kanakapura and Devanahalli. |
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Hoblis: |
35 |
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Revenue Division: |
Bangalore |
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Rivers: |
Arkavathi |
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Crops: |
Ragi;
Paddy and Sugarcane. |
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Minerals: |
Granite; Magnesium; Chromite; Mica; Clay; Asbestos. |
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Industries: |
Light and Heavy Industries; Scooters and other vehicles; food
processing; cotton and silk; iron and steel products. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Shivagange; Magadi Fort Temple; Mekedat; Savanadurga; Ghati
Subramanya; Sangam near Kanakapura; Muthyalamadu near Anekal;
Ramanagaram. |
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