Kolar

Situated in the south eastern part of Karnataka

District comprises 5 talukas - Kolar, Bangarpet, Srinivaspura, Malur, Mulbagilu and Mulbagal

It was the battlefield for warring kingdoms of Chalukyas and Cholas

Highlights

Known as the land of Silk and Milk

Ranked No.1 in productivity and yield of horticultural crops

Emerging Auto Hub at Narsapura

Demographics

Area: 3,969 sq km

Rivers: Palar, Uttara Pinakini and Dakshina Pinakini

Population: 15.36 lakhs

Population density: 386 persons per sq km

31%

Urbanization rate

74%

Literacy rate

Social Infrastructure

Technical Education

University and Higher Education

Primary Health Centres

Community Centres

Agriculture & Food Processing

Hub for agro-based and food processing industries Innova Agri Park, Malur IA Presence of 3 KSWC units and Agricultural Product Marketing Committee (APMC) yard in the district Protac: Chicken Processing Cluster of Rice Mills Bangarpet

Garments & Textiles

Presence of handloom, and readymade clusters Dyeing and printing (silk) cluster situated in Kolar Nearly 13 ready made garment factories providing employment to 8,065 workers

Engineering, Auto & Aerospace

Narsapura is the emerging as Auto hub. Dedicated auto clusters provides ecosystem for the sector growth and catering major players such as Honda (2 wheelers), Volvo etc. Nearly 100 small scale automobile units registered with District Industrial Centre Presence of Aerostructure Mfg in Narasapura Presence of Au

Industrial Profile

One industrial estate

One industrial area

Well known for iron, steel, tourism, and artisan industries

Manufacturing of wooden idols, toys and theatrical equipment in Kinnal

The land of Silk and Milk

Kolar

Highlights

Kolar on map of Karnataka

16801.43 Crores

1.82%

95,000