5 Major Cities In Karnataka State
- Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka also referred as the “The Silicon Valley Of india” due to its huge IT industry
- Dharwad, Mysore, Belgavi and Kalaburagi are other major cities in Karnataka that powers the state’s economy
Karnataka, this state is known for its flourishing IT industry. Two of world’s leading IT giants Wipro and Infosys are headquartered here in Bangalore. Bangalore is one of the major cities in Karnataka. In Karnataka’s $210 billion economy Bangalore constitutes the most. Karnataka is India’s 6th largest state in economy. Yakshagana is a famous dance of Karnataka.
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Krishna and Kaveri are two important rivers of Karnataka. These two river helps 56% population of the state which is engaged in agriculture. Hampi, Chennakesava Temple, Bijapur Gol Gumbaz etc. are major tourist attractions in the state. Karnataka is 2nd in terms of nationally protected monuments, UP is on first. There are many major cities in Karnataka and here we’ll take a look at 5 of them:
Bengaluru
Bengaluru, this city is known as “Silicon Valley Of India”. Due to flourishing IT industry this city also has a nickname “The IT Capital Of India”. Bangalore has beautiful gardens and so it is often referred to “Garden City” as well. This city contributes 38% to India’s total IT exports. Apart from being an IT hub, Bangalore is India’s biotechnology hub too. Biocon, India’s leading biotechnology company is headquartered here. Due to biotechnology, Bangalore is also known as “Biotech Capital Of India”.
Bangalore is home to Kempegowda International Airport also known as Bengaluru Airport which is 40 km away from the city centre. More than 7,700 millionaires lives in Bangalore. It is one of the India’s fastest growing cities. Famous tourist destinations in Bangalore includes Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh Glass House, Hesaraghatta Lake etc. Lord Shiva temple at Shivoham is also a famous tourist destination in the city.
Dharwad
Hubli and Dharwad are twin Cities in Karnataka. Together they form Karnataka’s second largest city. It is a major industrial hub in the state. More than 1000 small and medium industries operates in Dharwad-Hubli. Gokul Road and Tarihal are two important industrial areas in the city. A domestic airport, Hubli Airport is here which connects this twin city to 10 destinations around India.
Mysore
Mysore is 3rd major city in Karnataka officially known as Mysuru. This city has a nickname “City Of Palaces” and “Heritage City”. Due to alignment towards the state’s culture, Mysore is also known as “The Cultural Capital Of Karnataka”. This city is a major tourist destination and IT hub. Wipro and Infosys have their offices here.
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace) is one of the India’s most visited tourist destinations. Mysore Silk Saree of this city is very popular. In 1917 Mysuru Sandalwood Oil Factory was opened and got Mysuru nickname “Sandalwood City”. “City Of Jasmine” is yet another nickname of Mysore. Chamundeshwari Temple is a major hindu temple situated in the city.
Belgavi
Belgavi is 4th major city in Karnataka and one of the state’s leading cities in Industrial growth. To claim this city Maharashtra and Karnataka involved in a long dispute which lasted till 2019. Rich deposits of Bauxite and Uranium are available in Belgavi and so Hindalco Industries was created which is an aluminum producing company.
Indian Air Force has its training center at Belgavi. ITBP and CRPF too have their bases here and this makes Belgavi a leading Defence Center in Karnataka. 10 km away from the city centre there’s Belgaum Airport.
Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi is 5th major city in Karnataka. This city is known as “The Land Of Toor Dal”. Manyakheta which was the capital of Rashtrakuta Dynasty is a major tourist destination in the city. Kalaburagi Fort is quite popular too. Gulbarga Fort, Panchlingeshwara Temple and Suryanarayana Temple are other tourist destinations in Kalaburagi.
So These Were 5 Major Cities In Karnataka.
