Tumkur district
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Tumkur district is an administrative district
in the state of Karnataka
in India
. The district headquarters are located at Tumkur
. The district occupies an area
of 10,598 km² and had a population
of 2,584,711, of which 19.62% were urban as of 2001. It is a one and a half hour drive from Bangalore
, the capital of Karnataka.
It consists chiefly of elevated land intersected by river valleys. A range of hills rising to nearly 4000 feet (1,219.2 m) crosses it from north to south, forming the watershed between the systems of the Krishna and the Kaveri. The principal streams are the Jayamangala and the Shimsha. The mineral wealth of Tumkur is considerable; iron is obtained in large quantities from the hillsides; and excellent building-stone is quarried. The slopes of the Devarayanadurga
hills are clothed with forests. Wildlife such as leopards, bears and wild boar have been recorded here. Although, tigers have been recorded from these forests as late as 1950s, most recent reports are of stray sightings and need confirmation. The annual rainfall averages 39 inches.
Tumkur district has a population
of 2,681,449, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait
or the US state of Nevada
. This gives it a ranking of 149th in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 253 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 3.74 %. Tumkur has a sex ratio
of 979 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 74.32 %.
District
Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
in the state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The district headquarters are located at Tumkur
Tumkur
Tumkur is one of the busiest industrial towns located in the state of Karnataka. Since 28 August 2010, Tumkur has been accorded the status of a Corporation city. It is situated at a distance of 70 kilometers north west of the city of Bangalore along National Highway 4...
. The district occupies an area
Area
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of 10,598 km² and had a population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 2,584,711, of which 19.62% were urban as of 2001. It is a one and a half hour drive from Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, the capital of Karnataka.
It consists chiefly of elevated land intersected by river valleys. A range of hills rising to nearly 4000 feet (1,219.2 m) crosses it from north to south, forming the watershed between the systems of the Krishna and the Kaveri. The principal streams are the Jayamangala and the Shimsha. The mineral wealth of Tumkur is considerable; iron is obtained in large quantities from the hillsides; and excellent building-stone is quarried. The slopes of the Devarayanadurga
Devarayanadurga
Devarayanadurga is a hill station near Tumkur in the state of Karnataka in India. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 3940 feet...
hills are clothed with forests. Wildlife such as leopards, bears and wild boar have been recorded here. Although, tigers have been recorded from these forests as late as 1950s, most recent reports are of stray sightings and need confirmation. The annual rainfall averages 39 inches.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
Tumkur district has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 2,681,449, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
or the US state of Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. This gives it a ranking of 149th in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 253 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 3.74 %. Tumkur has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 979 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 74.32 %.
Taluks of Tumkur
- KoratagereKoratagereKoratagere is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.-Geography:Koratagere is just 20 Kilometers away from Tumkur city and it is located at . It has an average elevation of 750 metres .-Demographics:...
- GubbiGubbiGubbi is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located 75 km from Muddenahalli, Kanivenarayanapura, and Chikballapur....
- Chikkanayakana Halli
- TumkurTumkurTumkur is one of the busiest industrial towns located in the state of Karnataka. Since 28 August 2010, Tumkur has been accorded the status of a Corporation city. It is situated at a distance of 70 kilometers north west of the city of Bangalore along National Highway 4...
- PavagadaPavagadaPavagada ' is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Historically it was part of Mysore kingdom. Though it is geographically connected to Chitradurga district inside state of Karnataka, it comes under Tumkur district. It is 150km from state capital of Bangalore and...
- SiraSiraThe sīrat rasūl allāh or al-sīra al-nabawiyya or just al-sīra, is the Arabic term used for the various traditional Muslim biographies of Muhammad from which, in addition to the Qur'an and Hadith, most historical information about his life and the early period of Islam is derived.-Etymology:In the...
- TuruvekereTuruvekereTuruvekere is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.-Geography:Turuvekere is located at , about 12 km, South of the Banasandra railway station. It has an average elevation of 794 metres ....
- KunigalKunigalKunigal is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kunigal taluk. Kunigal is famous for stud farm owned by Vijay Mallya.- Geography :Kunigal is located at...
- MadhugiriMadhugiriMadhugiri is a Taluk Head Quarter in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.At 3930 feet elevation, Madhugiri is a single hill. It is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. Nestled in its steep slopes is a fort, once credited to Hyder Ali. Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and...
- TipturTipturTiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several educational institutions in Tiptur...
Education
Tumakuru is a good study center from primary education to higher education. It has its own university. Within this town, there are four technology institutions and one medical institution.Educational institutions in Tumkur
- Siddaganga Group Of Educational Institutions
- SRS Group of Institutions
- Shreedevi Group Of Educational Institutions
- Sri Siddharatha Group Of Educational Institutions
- H.M.S Group Of Educational Institutions
- CIT Group Of Educational Institutions
- Akshaya Group of Educational Institutions
- Sacred Heart Group Of Educational Institutions
- Sarvodaya Group Of Educational Institutions
- Kautilya Academy of Management
- St.Joseph's Group Of Educational Institutions
Famous People
- Dr. Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji
- Mr. T.B. Jayachandra
- Dr. H.M. Gangadharaiah
- Dr. G. Parmeshwar
- Dr. G. Shivaprasad
- Amarashilpi JakanachariAmarashilpi JakanachariAmarashilpi Jakanacharya was a legendary sculptor credited with building many fine temples forthe Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas, including the famous sculptures at Belur andHalebidu.- His life :...
- Gubbi VeerannaGubbi VeerannaGubbi Veeranna was an Indian theatre director, one of the pioneers and most prolific contributors to Kannada theatre. He established the drama company, Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company that played a crucial role in promoting the Kannada theatre. Some of the stalwarts that have emerged out of this...
- Dr. Raja Ramanna
- Dr. Nazeer AhmedNazeer Ahmed-Biography:Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, born in Tumkur City near Bangalore, Karnataka - India, is a senior scientist, historian, and a former legislator in India. He has held positions on noteworthy U.S. Department of Defense government projects including that of a Chief Engineer on the Hubble Space Telescope...
, Former NASA Scientist, Philanthropist & Ex-MLA - Koratagere Veeresh Rudrappa
- Narasimha raju.