44-583: Tumkur officially Tumakuru is a city and headquarters of Tumakuru district in the Karnataka state of India . Tumkur is known for Siddaganga Matha , Tumkur hosts India's first mega food park, a project of the ministry of food processing. The India Food Park was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India in September 2014. Tumkur is also included in the Smart Cities Mission list and is among
88-409: A population density of 253 per square km. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 3.74%. Tumkur has a sex ratio of 984 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 75.14%. 22.36% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 18.92% and 7.82% of the population respectively. Languages of Tumakuru district (2011) At the time of
132-542: Is Amogha Networks. Tumakuru district Tumakuru district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India . It is the third largest district in Karnataka by land area with an area of 10,598 km , and fourth largest by Population. It is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Bengaluru , the state capital. The district is known for the production of coconuts and is also called as 'Kalpataru Nadu'. It
176-412: Is KA06 Nidugal Cholas were ruled this region between 8th to 13th century. The district was formed in 1832 during the days of British commissioner of Mysuru Sir Mark Cubbon as Chitaldroog Division including the area of present Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts headquartered at Tumakuru . Major General Richard Stewart Dobbs was the first collector of the district (term of office 1835–1861), who
220-468: Is Kannada, however, many people also speak Hindi, English, and Telugu. The literacy rate in Tumkur is around 78%, which is higher than the national average. The city has a number of educational institutions, including engineering colleges, medical colleges, and universities. The majority of the population in Tumkur is engaged in agriculture and related activities, with a significant proportion also working in
264-647: Is a state-owned public road transport corporation company in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka . It serves routes to 31 districts and as well as to towns and cities in the southern part of Karnataka and connects it to the rest of the state and the states of Tamil Nadu , Kerala , Telangana , Andhra Pradesh , Maharashtra , Goa and the Union territory of Puducherry . In June 2021, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation KSRTC
308-422: Is also called Kalpatharu Nadu (land of coconut trees), due to the abundance of coconut trees in the area. Another story says that during the rule of cholas Gulur was their capital. Since Tumkur is at high elevation the guards used to be there on any hill with tumaki (a kind of drum) and used to make sound in case of any alerts, hence the name. The Indian central government approved the request to officially rename
352-470: Is around 6045184 Rs lakh (2019–20) and the total collection of income tax in the last financial year was approximately 800 million. The aspirational level of the citizens is very high. Being an agrarian economy, the major plantation crops of Tumkur are coconuts and areca nuts. The major cash crops are paddy, ragi and groundnuts. Iron ore, manganese and granite are the major minerals found in Tumkur district. Owing to its proximity to Bangalore, besides being
396-506: Is being developed near Pavagada to cater to the power needs of Tumkur and adjoining districts. Tumkur is famous for Siddaganga Matha 5 km toward HITECH city flyover, known for providing free education and dorms for more than 9000 children. Karnataka Rathna Shivakumara Swami , was the president of this matha. Tumkur has a private FM radio channel, Siddhartha, situated at SSIT campus, broadcasting in Kannada language. Amogha local channel
440-670: Is divided as two Educational district. i.e. Tumakuru (south) and other one is Tumakuru (north) Madhugiri Educational district. Where as Tumakuru (south) includes 6 taluks as Chikkanayakanahalli,Gubbi,Kunigal,Tiptur,Tumakuru and Turuvekere.And Tumkur (north) Madhugiri district includes 4 taluks namely koratagere, Madhugiri, Pavagada and Sira.Tumkur(south) considered as education hub nowadays. It consists 2085 Govt.Primary schools, 63 aided Primary schools, 267 unaided Primary schools and 1 kendriya vidyalaya, and total 2,417 primary schools, there are 147 Govt. High schools, 205 aided High schools, 123 unaided High schools, and 2 central govt. High schools in
484-543: Is one of the cities in south India to be developed as an "Industrial Smart" city. The city was selected as one among the 100 in the country shortlisted for the Smart City project. Tumkur is competing now to be one among the 20 to be taken up for development. The government of India has promised 1 billion each as a matching grant for five years and the local Body with assistance from the state government has to match another 1 billion. Thus, in five years development to
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#1732776373857528-989: Is the only discontiguous district in Karnataka ( Pavagada Taluk has no geographical continuity with the rest of the district). As of census of 2011, the district has a population of 2,678,980, with a population density of 253 people /km , the district has the literary rate of 75.14% and a sex ratio of 984 women/ 1000 men. Tumakuru district is surrounded by Chikkaballapura district and Bengaluru Rural in East, Ramanagara district in South-East, Mandya and Hassan districts in South-West, Chikmagalur district in west, Chitradurga district in north-west and Sri Sathya Sai district and Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh in North. Tumkur provides connectivity to Banglore, Hassan, Chitradurga and Many more cities. The RTO Code of Tumkur
572-455: The 100 smart cities to be developed in India. Since 28 August 2010, Tumkur has been accorded the status of a city corporation . Etymologically, the name of the city is believed to have been mutated possibly from "Tumbe ooru" because of the abundance of thumbe hoovu, a kind of flower, or thamate ooru because of the folk musical percussion instrument thamate, that might have been used most here. It
616-447: The 1950s, most recent reports are of stray sightings and need confirmation. The annual rainfall averages 39 inches. According to the 2011 census Tumakuru district has a population of 2,678,980, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait or the US state of Nevada . The district ranked 4th place in terms of population in Karnataka after Bengaluru, Belagavi and Mysuru. The district has
660-429: The 19th century, Tumkur was a major center for the textile industry, with cotton and silk mills being set up in the city. The British East India Company also established a cotton press in Tumkur, which led to an increase in agricultural production in the region. During this time, Tumkur also saw a growth in its transportation infrastructure, with the construction of a railway line connecting the city to other major cities in
704-651: The 2011 census, 84.95% of the population spoke Kannada , 9.03% Urdu , 3.38% Telugu and 1.07% Lambadi , 1.57% other languages as their first language. The known history of Tumakuru district begins with the Gangas. The Ganga family ruled over the southern and eastern districts of the State from early in the Christian era to 1025 A.D. The earliest record of the Ganga family found in this district belongs to about 400 A.D. After
748-519: The British and Mysore Wodeyars in the 1916. Self-rule of the residents started after the setting up of the municipality. It was converted into a City Corporation only in 2010 by adding 22 villages adjoining the city. The population is 305,877 as per the 2011 census. Tumakuru is now a middle class majority city, with a literacy rate of 80%, mainly traders, government employees, small and medium industrialists, self-employed individuals etc. The GDP of Tumkur
792-583: The Gangas, Tumkur was ruled by the Rastrakutas and the Chalukyas. The Nolambas under these rulers ruled the area for a long time. The Cholas also ruled some parts of the district. The Vijayanagara Empire ruled supreme for the later part of the 13th to 17th century. During the 18th and 19th century, Tumkur was ruled by the Wodeyars of Mysore until Independence. The Tumakuru Town Municipality was set up by
836-752: The Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, the Sri Siddaganga Matha, and the Tumkur Fort. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation , KSRTC, has a divisional office situated in Tumkur City. The city is well-connected to Bangalore and other cities in the state by KSRTC buses. Volvo buses are available for the city, Bangalore. Frequent buses are available connecting other taluks and towns of the district. Three National Highways NH 48 , NH 73 and NH 69 pass through
880-460: The Tumkur and 12 other cities in October 2014. The city officially became "Tumakuru" on 1 November 2014. Tumkur is located at 13°20′N 77°06′E / 13.34°N 77.1°E / 13.34; 77.1 . Tumkur is a city located in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is situated at an altitude of around 800 meters above sea level and is located about 70 kilometres northwest of
924-412: The Tumkur south dist.Tumkur north dist, there are 1291 Govt. primary, 9 aided Primary schools, 123 unaided Primary schools exists.Vice versa there are 113 Govt. high schools, 109 aided High schools, 57 unaided high schools facility available. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Intrastate Interstate 1 bus station division The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
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#1732776373857968-504: The basis of zoning, clean and energy efficient technology, necessary social infrastructure, and skill development facilities, for promoting world class manufacturing activity. Tumkur is home to 24 large scale industries with an investment of 911.42 crores and generating an employment for 6445 persons. The existing 15 medium scale industries and 23804 micro and small industries employ 132994 persons and account for an investment of close to 790 crores. A 2000 MW of solar power plant on 11000 acres
1012-600: The basis of zoning; clean and energy efficient technology; necessary social infrastructure; skill development facilities, etc., for promoting world class manufacturing activity. Tumkur is home to 24 large scale industries with an investment of 9114.2 million and generating an employment for 6445 persons. The existing 15 medium scale industries and 23804 micro and small Industries employ 132994 persons and account for an investment of close to 7.90 billion. Also 2000 MW of Solar power plant on 11000 acres in Pavagada to cater to
1056-543: The city. The nearest airport to Tumkur is Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore which is around 90 km from the city. The state Government has plans to expand Namma Metro rail to tumkur city to enhance connectivity between city & the state capital . Due to its proximity to Bangalore , the state capital, it acts as a gateway to North Karnataka, being on the Chennai – Mumbai industrial corridor and
1100-502: The city. The three National Highways connect Tumkur to Hubli , Mangalore and Shimoga in Karnataka respectively. TCB Road(Karnataka)(Tumkur-Chelur-Bukkapatna Road) connects the people of Hagalavadi , Chelur and Bellavi Towns to Tumkur Corporation City. Plenty of private and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses are currently operating on this route. Railways also play a major role in connectivity. The city's Railway Station comes under South Western Railway Zone (India) and
1144-451: The fields of engineering and manufacturing. Today, Tumkur is a rapidly developing city, with a growing population and a strong economy. It is known for its industrial and agricultural production, as well as its educational and cultural institutions. Tumkur has a number of educational institutions, including engineering colleges, medical colleges, and universities. The city is also home to a number of cultural and historical landmarks, including
1188-681: The gateway to Karnataka, being on the Chennai – Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the infrastructure that Tumkur provides, Tumkur has the potential to be the satellite city to decongest the State Capital of Bangalore. And also has been identified as National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ). NIMZ of approx. 13500 acres and the HAL Helicopter manufacturing facility (Nr Gubbi) 610 acres will be developed as integrated industrial townships with state-of-the art infrastructure and land use on
1232-448: The industrial sector. The city is known for its production of silk and cotton, as well as its milk and milk products. Tumkur is a diverse city with a mix of different cultural and ethnic groups. The city has a good balance of different age groups and gender. The city has a young population with around 30% of the population is less than 15 years old. In conclusion, Tumkur is a city with a population of around 542,000 people. The majority of
1276-458: The infrastructure that Tumkur provides, it has the potential to be the satellite city to decongest the Bangalore. It also has been identified as National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ). NIMZ of approximately 13500 acres and the HAL helicopter manufacturing facility (Near Gubbi ) 610 acres are being developed as integrated industrial townships with state-of-the art infrastructure and land use on
1320-481: The population belongs to the Hindu religion, and the official language spoken is Kannada. The city has a high literacy rate and a diverse population engaged in agriculture and industry. The city also has a young population, with a large proportion of the population being under the age of 15. Tumkur is a city in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It has a long history that dates back to the pre-historic era. The region
1364-450: The power needs of Tumkur and adjoining districts. Tumkur is a knowledge hub in the south interior Karnataka and boasts of its own Tumkur University, two medical colleges, five engineering colleges, 38-degree and post-graduate colleges, one dental college and many polytechnics, high schools and primary schools imparting top-level education to all classes of citizens. The Indian budget for 2014–15 held on 10 July 2014 had announced that Tumkur
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1408-404: The production of coconuts, called as 'Kalpataru Nadu'. It is the only discontiguous district in Karnataka (Pavagada Taluk has no geographical continuity with the rest of the district). Tumakuru district has ten talukas, eleven Assembly constituencies and the district is shared among three Parliamentary constituencies . Tumakuru district shares border with ten districts, which is the highest in
1452-517: The state capital, Bengaluru. As of 2011 India census , Tumkur is a city located in the southern state of Karnataka, India. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Tumkur was approximately 542,000. The city has a population density of 3,100 people per square kilometre. The majority of the population belongs to the Hindu religion, with a small minority of Muslims and Christians. Religion in Tumkur City (2011) Languages of Tumkur City ( 2011 census ) The official language spoken in Tumkur
1496-589: The state. In the 20th century, Tumkur continued to be an important center for industry and agriculture. The city saw a rise in the production of silk, with the establishment of the Tumkur Silk Society in the 1940s. The city also saw a growth in the production of milk and milk products, with the establishment of the Tumkur Milk Union in the 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s, Tumkur saw a rise in the number of small-scale industries, particularly in
1540-531: The state. The districts that share the border are Districts of Chitradurga towards north, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru towards west, Mandya towards south-west, Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru Urban towards south, Chikkaballapura towards east and Sri Sathya Sai district and Anantapur district ( Andhra Pradesh ) towards north-east. It consists chiefly of elevated land intersected by river valleys. A range of hills rising to nearly 4,000 feet (1,200 m) crosses it from north to south, forming
1584-490: The tune of 10 billion will happen in Smart City. The Tumkur District Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the leadership of Surendra Shah, President 2014–16 is striving for the district to be developed as a "Knowledge Industry New Destination city" (KIND). It is a good study center from primary education to higher education. It has its own university. Within this town, there are seven technology institutions, two medical institutions and one dental institution. The district
1628-784: The watershed between the systems of the Krishna and the Kaveri . The principal streams are the Jayamangali and the Shimsha . The mineral wealth of Tumakuru 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 , dhole , bears and wild boar have been recorded here. Although, tigers have been recorded from these forests as late as
1672-600: Was awarded the acronym KSRTC by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks, which is part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India when Kerala filed a case against Karnataka SRTC in response to a legal notice by the Karnataka SRTC to stop using the acronym KSRTC. As of April 2024, it has a fleet strength of 8837 vehicles. Mysore Government Road Transport Department
1716-484: Was constructed during the British period and has been renovated recently. It is located in centre of the city close to the bus stand and the town hall. It is located in the Bangalore-Hubli main line. The city buses are also available for transportation within the city by KSRTC. Popularly known as Sri Siddaganga Nagara Sarige, named after the holy place, Siddaganga . There are more than 100 buses transporting in
1760-572: Was inaugurated on 12 September 1948 with 120 buses. The transport department of The Mysore state administrated it until 1961. It was subsequently converted into an independent corporation under Section 3 of the Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950 on 1 August 1961, In 1961, after successfully converting into an independent corporation all assets and liabilities of MGRTD were transferred to Mysore State Road Transport Corporation. On 1 October 1961, Bangalore Transport Service
1804-476: Was key responsible for the establishment of Munro system of administration. In the year 1862 Chitaldroog division was abolished and Tumakuru (Nandidroog division) and Chitradurga (Nagar Division) established as separate districts by Lewin Bentham Bowring . The district occupies an area of 10,598 km and had a population of 2,678,980, of which 19.62% were urban as of 2011. The district is known for
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1848-661: Was known for its rich cultural heritage and was a major center for trade and commerce in ancient times. The city was ruled by various dynasties over the centuries, including the Kadambas, the Gangas, the Cholas, and the Hoysalas. In the 16th century, Tumkur came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. During 18th century the region of Tumkur along with Siddharabetta, Koratagere, Kuramkote area and surrounding villages
1892-574: Was merged with it. On 1 November 1973, the Mysore state was renamed as Karnataka, thus Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 'Shakti Scheme' was announced by the Second Siddaramaiah ministry on 2 June 2023. It started on 11 June 2023, providing free-of-charge bus service to Karnataka domicile women. Beneficiaries show their government-issued photo identity and address proof for
1936-451: Was ruled by Suvarnagiri Mahasamsthana and later ruled by the Wodeyars of Mysore. During the British colonial period, Tumkur was a major center for cotton and silk production. After India gained independence in 1947, Tumkur became a district in the state of Mysore (later renamed as Karnataka). Today, Tumkur is a rapidly developing city, known for its industrial and agricultural production, as well as its educational and cultural institutions. In
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