General Profile
| Number of Taluk Panchayat | 10 |
| Gram Panchayat | 321 |
| Hoblis | 50 |
Geography: The cultivated products consist chiefly of
millet, rice, pulses, arecanut and oil seeds. The chief industries
are the making of coarse cotton cloths, woolen blankets, ropes,
watches(Hindustan Machine Tools),. WIPRO, TVSE and Karmobiles Ltd.
which is merged with Rane Madras. "Tumkur Glow for Beauty Crowns"
SWARNMANDIR has been chiselling out the intricate nuances of gold
crowns for Miss India-Universe, Miss India-World and Miss India-Earth
Sponsored by TANISHQ, have their industries around the town.
Sri Siddaganga Mutt is situated in Kyathsandra and is governed
by Dr Sri Sri Sri Shivkumar swamiji, and has more than 8000
students studying there coming from all over India and of
different community. It is a district administrative center and a
health resort in the Devarayadurga Hills. Tumkur is also a market
for vegetable oil, tobacco, chilies, and coconuts. Tools, soap,
and processed foods are manufactured.
Rivers: Krishna and Cauvery
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Tourism
Yediyur, Kunigal Farm, Pavagada Fort,
Madhugiri, Marconahalli, Devarayna Durga, Sinhadham
Yediyur - this place is famous for Sadhalingeshwara temple. This place
is also famous for saint Veershaiva who lived in Yediyur in the Tumkur
Tourist Places.
Kunigal Farm- it is the oldest Stud farm.
Pavagada Fort - in 1405 famous Vijaynagar dynasty's king built this
hill fort. This fort bears the stamp of the violent battle between
Tipu Sultan and British rulers in the Tumkur Tourist Places.
Madhugiri - this is the most beautiful hill fort built by Vijaynagar
dynasty. It is the place where Jain Basadis and temples are also found.
This place offers to the tourists a view of historical sites. Madhugiri
is well known for its Pomegranate cultivation.
Marconahalli - Tours to Karnataka in this place a reservoir is
built across the Shimsha River. You can have an enjoyable boat ride
on this river in the Tours to Karnataka.
Devarayna Durga - Tours to Karnataka and it is a beautiful hill
station 18 sq. km of which is covered with forest. This forest
is the home for many wild animals like Leopard, Tiger, Bear and
Wild Dog.
Sinhadham is a Lions Safari park on Shimoga - Sagar road.
While visiting this place one can avail the hospitality of
the Hotel Nanjundeswara.
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