Davangere

…upcoming agro infrastructure centre of

Karnataka
 Overview
The history of the district dates back to 1000 AD when Baithur was the
capital of Hoysala and Pallava Empire. The name Davanagere may have
been evolved from the word Davan-kere (Gods Tank). It was once the royal
stables of the Yousala Dynasty because of abundant supply of feed and
water. It was also called Deva-Nagari, as it was one of the biggest townships
Introduction of the empire.
► Bounded by five districts namely Haveri
and Shimoga on the west, Bellary on the District 5,976
Davangere Headquarter Area sq. kilometre
north, Chitradurga on the east

► District was carved out of Chitradurga, 13°05' to 14°50'N

Shimoga and Bellary districts latitude Annual 637
75°30' to 76°30' E Location Normal millimetres
► Spread across 6 talukas Davangere, longitude Rainfall
Harihar, Jagalur, Honnali, Channagiri &
Harapanahalli 43oC
maximum Tungabhadra
Temperature Rivers
► Birthplace of DCM (Davanagere Cotton 16oC
Mills) brand, famous cotton textile brand in minimum
India

Population 972
► Major agro-industrial activity revolves 329 Sex Ratio females per 1,000
persons per sq.km Density
around rice and sugarcane, with a number males
of sugar mills in and around this area

► Known for its higher educational institutes, Population 75.14

most of which are run by the Bapuji 19.46 lakhs (as per Census Literacy Rate
percent
2011)
Educational Association & other institutions

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Economy

► GDDP is INR 18,950 Crore in the year 2014 -15 (at Current Davangere District’s Contribution to GDDP of Karnataka
Prices) (2014-15)- at current prices
► Urbanisation in the district is 32% compared to 39% in the Description INR Crores Contribution
state (%)

► Davangere devotes around 40% of its land for cultivation; Total District GDP 18950 2.1
► Agro and allied activities along with textiles form the major
industry in the district, followed by wood and wood based Primary 5150 4.3
furniture
► Has a good base for Horticulture units of Marigold dye Secondary 4159 2.0
processing and arecanut processing
Tertiary 7768 1.5

Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2016-17

* Provisional figures
Key Economic Indicator
District Per capita Income (in INR)*
13% Forests

2014-15
47%
Cultivable land
2013-14
40%

2012-13 Other land

Source: KSDA (raitamitra.kar.nic.in)

0 50,000 1,00,000
Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka Land Utilisation
* Provisional figures

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Agriculture Profile

Major Crops Oilseeds Area (Ha) under Agricultural Crops

• Cereals: Paddy and Thrust Areas
maize • Expansion of area under Vegetables
• Red gram, Green gram, horticulture
Black gram, Groundnut, • Investments in food Fruits

Sunflower processing and export

• Fruits: Mango, Sapota,
Pulses
oriented agro processing
Banana, Papaya, • Development of textile Ragi
Pomegranate park and food
• Vegetables: Tomato, processing zones Maize
Onion, Brinjal, Gherkin,
Bajra
Drumsticks, Ginger Key Enablers
Chilli,, Tamarind • Agriculture is the highest Jowar
• Flowers: Jasmine, contributor
Chrysanthemum, • Soil and climatic Paddy
Marigold, Crossandra conditions favourable for
growing horticulture 0 90,000 1,80,000
crops, especially in Source: Davangere District at a Glance 2015-16
Malnad area,
Channagiri, Honnali,
Harihara and Davangere
• Gherkins and Marigold
are produced as raw
material to food
processing units
• APMC located in Hunsur

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 Industry Profile
► 7 Large Industrial units with an aggregated investment of INR 758.71
crores Key Players
► 9,533 Small scale industries with an aggregated investment of INR 234 ► Indian Cane Pvt. Ltd
crores ► Davangere Sugars
► 12,781 registered MSMEs with an employment of 57,396 people and Company Ltd
investments amounting to INR 51,306 lakhs ► Anjaneya Agro Tech
► 400 acres of land bank identified ► Aradhya Steel Wires
► Proposed an ‘Apparel Park’ of 50 acres, with an estimated cost of US ► Shamanur Sugars
$2.35 million (INR 11 crores) by the Government of Karnataka(GOK) ► Davangere Cotton Mills
► Gas based project of 700MW has been approved by the GOK ► Katra Phytochem Pvt. Ltd.
► Proposed an IT Park and Network operation ► Shah Infrastructure
► Identified as one of the 8 districts to set up a Wind energy generation ► Cargill India Pvt. Ltd,
Plant ► Synthite Industries Ltd.,

•Shanthisagar- 2nd largest

•Provides the highest freshwater lake in Asia
employment in the district •Known as the Manchester •Tungabhadra river and 421 •Steel and engineering:
•Sugarcane, maize, rice, of Karnataka minor tanks provide enough Presence of large and
fruits, vegetables, gherkins •Favourable soil conditions scope medium industries provide
are major in production with black alluvial soil •Animal husbandry accounts opportunities for further
here •50 acre apparel park for INR 179 crores annually investments
•3 sugar industries located proposed in the district •Sericulture practiced in 176 •Tourism: Water amusement
here •Textile constitutes 13% of villages by 590 farmers park planned at
•Small rice mills also present the SSI units •Supporting infrastructure Shanthisagar
such as cocoon markets
are well established here
Agriculture
and food Textile and Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Other focus
processing Handloom Sericulture sectors

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 Industry Profile

Infrastructure Readiness Bengaluru Mumbai Economic Corridor (Davangere Node)

► Located on NH4 and in close proximity to the Mangaluru seaport
► Land area estimated for the node development is 7,530 acres, acquisition
Industrial Infrastructure
process started for 4,755 acres
► Davangere Node has the potential to become globally competitive in agro
processing, neutraceuticals, textiles and aerospace
4 Industrial Areas
Name Extent
(acres) Textile Park
59 acres of readymade garments and textile park has been established
Karuru 102.76
Lokikere 93.08
60 1.5SLSWCC1 approved
Hanagvadi 50.00 1 1
40 1 1 Projects b/w 2013-14
25 46
Harlapur 43.88 to 2016-17
20 12 0.5
Harlapur(2nd ph) 11.50 0
0 0
0
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
2 Industrial Estates
Investment (in INR crore) No of Projects
Name Extent
(acres) 300 1.5
1 SHLCC2
Davangere 43 200 1 approved
100 0.5 projects b/w
Harihar 19.35 250 0 0
0 0 0 2013-14 to 2016-
0 0 0 17
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Investment (in INR crores) No of Projects

1State Level Single Window Clearance Committee
2State High Level Clearance Committee

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Support Infrastructure

Rail
► Connected to Bengaluru, Goa and Mumbai
through Harihar- Davangere railway line

► NH 4 and 13 passes through the district and

Road
connects Mumbai, Solapur, Chennai and
Mangaluru

► Hubbali located 127 kms away from

Airport
Davangere town
► Belagavi and Bengaluru airports located 246
and 290 kms away from Davangere town

► Mangaluru port located 290 kms from

Port
Davangere town
► Goa port located 300 kms away from
Davangere town

► 411 tanks in the district, with Shanthisagar, the second largest freshwater lake in Asia

Water
► Irrigated area is 38% of the net sown area
► Average demand- 94,551 MLD
► Average supply- 57,808 MLD

► Transmission is done by Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM)

Power
► Receives power from Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project and Guttur Station, which receives power form
Raichuru Thermal Power Plant
► Average demand: 16,491 MU, Average supply: 308 MU

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Social Infrastructure

Educational Institutions

General Degree
Colleges
Bapuji Institute of
Engineering & Technology
Medical Colleges
University
B.D.T.
College of Allopathic
Polytechnic Colleges Engineering
Hospitals

Engineering Colleges Indian System of

Medicine Hospitals
J.J.M
Medical
Davanagere University College Private Hospitals
including Nursing Homes

Source: Davangere District at a Glance 2015-16 Primary Health

Centres
The district has excellent social
infrastructure, with a high number of Community Health
educational institutions and healthcare Centres
facilities.
Source: Davangere District at a Glance 2015-16
There are opportunities for more technical
institutions to be set up in the district.
Healthcare Facilities

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Tourism

Kalleswara temple of Karanji Mantapa (Pushkarani)

Bagali Attractive tourist spot, at
Built in 9th century AD by the Santhebennuru of Channagiri Tq .
Chalukyas, the temple is famous Built in 16th century AD by the
for its intricate carvings Kenga Hanumanthappa Nayaka,

Sri Harihareswara Temple

Hodigere
Situated on the bank of the river
Tungabhadra at Harihar, the Tomb of King Shri Shahaji father
temple has 60 pillars with of Chatrapathi Shivaji
enchanting carvings.

Eshwara Temple Shantisagar

Constructed by King Trubhuvana One of the 2nd largest tank in
Malla Parameshwara in 1120 AD, it is
famous for the pillars and sculptures South Asia known for its
built in Chalukya style. panoramic view.

Sri Ragavendra Swamy Mutt

Situated on the bank of river Indira Gandhi Zoo
Tungabhadra at Honnali, is Mini zoo established in Anagodu
popularly known as second taluka.
Mantralayam

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On-going Projects

Infrastructure
► Establishment of
Modern Abattoirs in
ULBs- INR 4 crores
U ► Setting up of captive/
merchant gas based
power plant - INR 3500
crores

Agri- Infrastructure
►Development of Mega

A Cattle Feed
Manufacturing Plants-
INR 600 crores
Transportation
►Development of road
from Shivamogga-
Honnali to Harihara-

O INR 148 crores

►Development of road
from Gadag to Honnali
(one package of
KSHIP)- Part of INR
7000 crores

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Key Contacts

Additonal Chief Secretary to Government Commissioner for Industrial Development

Commerce & Industries Department Director of Industries and Commerce
# 106, 1st Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. Ambedkar No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan
Veedhi, Bengaluru 560 001, India. Race Course Road Bengaluru 560 001, India.
Phone: +91 80 2225 2443 Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
Visit us at: www.investkarnataka.co.in Email:[email protected]
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Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board Chief Executive Officer,
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Race Course Road, Invest Karnataka Forum
Bengaluru 560 001, India. 3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49,
Phone: +91 80 2226 5383, 2226 7900 Race Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kiadb.in

Managing Director,
The Joint Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
District Industries Centre
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49, Race
Opp. Church, 10th Main,
Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India.
P.J.Extension,
Ph : 91-80-2228 2392, 2228 5659; 2238 1232
Davanagere - 5770 002.
Email : [email protected]
Off Ph : 08192-232052/232053/232051
Visit us at: www.kumbangalore.com
Fax: 232053
E-mail: [email protected]

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