..the city of primordial grandeurTumkur

Kunigal

Pavagad

Sira

Madhugiri

Chinayakanhalli

Tumkur Gubbi

Turuvacore

Introduction

It is a key district of the state of Karnataka situated about 70kms to the North-

West of Bangalore.

Spread across 10 Talukas - Tumkur, Koratagere, Sira, Gubbi, Pavagada, Turuvekere,

Kunigal, Madhugiri, Tiptur & Chikkanayakanahalli.

Rich in Iron ore Resources: Ready resource of Iron ore in large quantities from the

hillsides and Major raw material provider to Steel and other allied industries.

Resources for quarry of building-stones.

District carries substantial significance in history - Kingdom of great empires like

Hoysala, Vijayanagara, Mughals and Marathas.

The district witnessed early stages of the railways system through construction of

Bangalore City-Tumkur-Gubbi railway track in 1884.

Place of renowned temples like – Siddhaganga Mutt, Gangadhareshwara

temple, Siddhalingeswara temple, temple of Narasimha, Channarayana Durga,

Devarayana Durga,, Namadha Chilume and Chennakeshava temple.

Tumkur…the land of magnificent temples, majestic forts and scenic splendor; each

narrating stories of divine grace. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Rama and his wife Sita

rested at this place on their way back from Lanka. Being a land of countryside dotted

with beautiful and majestic temples , makes it …. the city with primordial grandeur .

Fact File

Geographical location 13˚ 34‘ East latitude77˚ 1‘ North longitude

Temperature 34o C (max )12o C (min.)

Average Rainfall 1000 mm

Area 10,598 sq km

District headquarter Tumkur City

Population 2,681,449

Population density 253 per sq km

Sex ratio 979 per 1000 male

Literacy rate 74.32 %

Nearest Airport Bengaluru International Airport (80 Km away)

Major Industrial Infrastructure 7 industrial areas and 7 industrial estates in the district

Economy Profile Focus Sectors

Key Industrial Icons GIM 2010 - MOU Projects

Heidel Berg Cement India Ltd.

H & R Johnson India Ltd

Beloor Bayir Biotech Ltd

System Consultant Information India (P) Ltd.

Sunvik Steel Pvt Ltd

Mann & Hummen Filter Pvt Ltd

TTP Technologies

Visaka Industries

CIPSA

Kern Liebers Pvt. Ltd.

Wiennerberger Brick Industry

Contributed US $ 2 billion to state economy (2008-09)

Major occupation – AgricultureMajor Crops – Paddy, Ragi and Groundnut

(commercial crop)

8 MOU’s amounting to US$ 488.86 million (INR 2,347 crores) were signed in GIM 2010Projects amounting to INR 1430 crores is in implementation phase

Food Processing

IT & BT

Textile

Steel and Cement Mines

Aerospace

Granite stone cutting and

Polishing

Coir Products

Machinery Components

Mining

1,828

580

2,017

635

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500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

GDDP at current prices(US $-in million)

Per Capita Net District Domestic Product (in US $)

2007-08 2008-09

Key Economic Indicators

10.3%

9.52%

Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2010-11

* GDDP – Gross District Domestic Product

291.67

94.79

53.75

28.13

10.21

4.17

3.11

3.05

Integrated Steel Plant

Iron Ore Pellets

Integrated Textile Infra Park

Mini Steel Plant

Steel Plant

Edinle oil Refinery

PVC Pipes

Bio Mass

Industry Profile

Key Industries

Agriculture Profile

33 Large and Medium industries with investment of

INR 1,028.4 Cr

22,857 Small Scale Industries employing 134,584 persons with an investment of

INR 622.2 Cr

Major Crop Production (tonnes) in 2010:Rice – 89,913Maize – 32,789Ragi – 263,493Groundnut – 89,917 Sunflower - 1,843

Horticulture:Dominant fruits include Mango, Areca nut,

banana and pomegranateCommon vegetables include tomato, onion,

brinjal (eggplant), sweet flag, betel vine and tamarind

Flower crops include Jasmine, Chrysanthemum and Marigold

Food Processing: 100 Acres existing Food

park with an investment of 4.54 million (INR 22 crores)

Establishment of Markonahalli fish seed farm

Proposed Food Park Rice mills, Coir industries,

Oil extraction mills are the major agro based industries in the region

IT & BT: Electronic Hardware

Manufacturing Hubs proposed to be set up in Bangalore-Tumkur Corridor

Textile & Handlooms: Readymade Garments Zone Handloom Cluster in the district Proposed Textile Park Proposed Apparel Zone Proposed Establishment of Flower Auction Centres in Tumkur with an investment of US $ 3.12 million (INR 15 crores)

Diverse Agro climatic conditionRagi and Groundnut are the major crops of

the district. About 30% area previously under cereals have been diverted to oilseeds.

Hybrids in Paddy are the ruling varieties in the district.

Area under Maize is increasing every year.Existence of Central Plantation Research

Stations, Self Help Groups, NGOs, and Departmental Capacity Building Centres

Flower market at Badavanahalli in MadhugiriCoconut, copra market at Tiptur

Natural Resources

Estimated Limestone reserves – 24.02 Million TonsIron Ore Building-stones

District Infrastructure Investments

Industrial Area Industrial Estates

7 industrial areas and 7 Industrial Estates

Land Bank of 9,800 Acres

Four Proposed Industrial Areas - Sira, Vasanthanarasapura, Tiptur and Kunigal and Four Proposed Parks - Food Park, Auto Park, IT/BT and Textile Park

Five Industrial Estates planned in Tumkur, Tiptur, Kunigal, Pavagada & Madhugiri

Proposed Drinking water scheme with an investment of US $ 5.2 million (INR 25 crores)

Proposed Tumkur-Rayadurga Railway line

Proposed Tumkur – Davangere Railway Line via Chitradurga

36 Urban Cooperative Banks, 559 Post offices and 112 telephone Exchanges

Proposed Eight Lane road (Tumkur-Honnavar via Shimoga)

A Mega Food Park by Biyani’s Future Ventures India Ltd (FVIL)

SLSWCC Approved Projects b/w 2008-11 *

SHLCC Approved Projects (> Rs. 50 cr.) b/w 2009-11 *

*Source: Annual Reports, Department of Industries & Commerce

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6

0.41 0.81

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2

3

4

5

6

7

2009-10 2010-11Projects Approved Investment in US $ (in Billion)

1

8 95.52

23.40

34.94

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Projects Approved Investment in US $ (in million)

SLSWCC: State Level Single Window Clearance Committee

SHLCC: State High Level Clearance Committee

3,853

3,146

863

290

212

- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000

Sira

Tumkur

Gubbi

Kunigal

Tiptur

S.No Industrial Area Acres

1 Antharanasalli – Phase 1 208

2 Antharanasalli – Phase 2 256

3 Hirehalli 160

4 Kunigal I/II 113

5 Satyamangala 54

6 Vasanthanarasapura 782

7 Vasanthanarasapura II/III 1435

Slno

Location Extent ( in acres)

Plots Allotted

1 Tumkur 15.85 32

2 Antharasanahalli 16.00 139

3 Hirehalli 5.35 13

4 Sira 4.00 13

5 Tiptur 10.00 38

6 Kunigal 8.10 27

7 Madhugiri 6.37 15

Support & Logistics Infrastructure

Support Infrastructure

RAIL

ROAD

AIRPORTPORT

100 Km of railway line passing through the district.

Nearest Seaport – Mangalore which is 305 Km away.

44 million tonnes of carrying cargo capacity

NH 4 and NH 48 pass through Tumkur district

Nearest Airport - Bengaluru International Airport (80 Km away)

Connectivity

Logistics Infrastructure of the District

Education

Govt. is providing US $ 2.08 million (INR 10 crores) for establishment of universities at Tumkur

District Educational Institutes at a glance

52 Affiliated ITI’s in the district

Renowned Educational Institutions in the district:

Sri Siddaganga Group of Educational Institutions

Sri Siddharatha Group of Educational Institutions

Shri Devi Group of Educational Institutions

H.M.S Group of Educational Institutions

CIT Group of Educational Institutions

Sacred Heart Group of Educational Institutions

Sarvodaya Group of Educational Institutions

55

6

6

2

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Degree Colleges

Engineering Colleges

Polytechnics

Medical Colleges

Tourism

Siddaganga Mutt - Distinctive mutt in India providing free boarding, lodging & educational facilities to

about 8000 poor & orphaned Students.

Siddara Betta - Kortagere is a unique place having more than hundreds varieties of Medicinal plants.

Yediyur - Is famous for Siddalingeshwara temple. This place is also famous for Saint Veershaiva who lived

in Yediyur.

Marconahalli - Is a reservoir built across the Shimsha river having facility for boat ride.

Madhugiri - Beautiful hill fort built by Vijaynagar dynasty and the place where Jain Basadis and temples

are also found. This place offers to the tourists a view of historical sites. Madhugiri is also well known for its

Pomegranate cultivation.

Pavagada Fort - Built by the famous Vijaynagar dynasty’s king in 1405. This fort bears the stamp of the

violent battle between Tipu Sultan and British rulers.

Devarayana Durga - Is famous for Lakshmi Narashima Swami Temple.

Goravanahalli - Is famous for Mahalakshmi Temple.

Shelf of Projects

Project District/ Location Sector Sub-sectorInvestment Potential (Rs. Cr)

Sponsoring Authority

Machine Tools Park Vasanth Narsapur Engineering Infrastructure 1,000 Department of Commerce & Industries

Heavy Engineering and Machine Tools

Machine Tool Park, Vasanth Narsapur Engineering Other

Manufacturing 1,000 Department of Commerce & Industries

Light Engineering Products

Machine Tool Park, Vasanth Narsapur Engineering Other

Manufacturing 500 Department of Commerce & Industries

Ethnic village Yediyur Tourism Culture Tourism 20 Department of Tourism

Warehouse Refurbishment and O&M

Tumkur Transport Infrastructure Logistics 50

Infrastructure Development Department

Industrial Planning Zones Vasanth Narsapur Industrial

Infrastructure PRIDe Corridor 15,642 Department of Commerce & Industries

Engineering Park Tumkur Industrial Infrastructure I-Park/ SEZ 155 KIADB

Manufacturing City Tumkur Industrial Infrastructure I-Park/ SEZ 5,000 KIADB

Housing Project Pavagada Urban Infrastructure Housing Schemes 600 Karnataka

Housing Board

Housing Project Gulur Urban Infrastructure Housing Schemes 1,300 Karnataka

Housing BoardDevelopment of Markets Yediyur Market Urban

InfrastructureDevelopment of Markets BBMP

Bus Terminal & Commercial Development

Tumkur Urban Infrastructure

Bus Stations/ Terminals 65 BMTC

MSWM-Integrated SWM PPP Tumkur Urban

InfrastructureSolid Waste Management 50 DMA

Underground Drainage Scheme Gubbi Urban

InfrastructureSewerage & Drainage 32 DMA

Underground Drainage Scheme Sira Urban

InfrastructureSewerage & Drainage 46 DMA

Underground Drainage Scheme Tumkur Urban

InfrastructureSewerage & Drainage 216 DMA

Underground Drainage Scheme Kunigal Urban

InfrastructureSewerage & Drainage 37 DMA

24X 7 Water supply on PPP basis Tiptur Urban

Infrastructure Water Supply 50 KUWSDB

24X 7 Water supply on PPP basis Tumkur Urban

Infrastructure Water Supply 241 KUWSDB

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