Davangere District, located in central Karnataka, has a population of approximately 1.95 million and a GDDP of INR 6,963 crores as of 2012-13. The district's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with significant potential in textiles and food processing, supported by adequate infrastructure and resources. Key investment opportunities include developing a textile park, agro-processing units, and enhancements to transport connectivity.

1. DAVANGERE
District Profile

2. Snapshot – Davangere District Profile
District overview
Economic Profile
Agricultural Profile
Industry Profile
Power and Water
Tourism
Social Infrastructure
Connectivity
Infrastructure Readiness
Potential Industries
Investment Opportunities
Annexure
Snapshot – Davangere District Profile

3. Temperature 43˚ C (Max.)
16˚ C (Min.)
Relative Humidity
(%)
83 (Max)
43 (Min)
Annual Normal
Rainfall
637 mm
Rivers Tungabhadra
Area 5924 sq km
District
headquarter
Davangere
Population 1,946,905 (As per 2011 census)
Population
density
329 per sq km
Sex ratio 972 females per 1000 males
Literacy rate 75.14 %
• Located at the centre of Karnataka,
about 262 kms from the state capital
Bangalore
• Carved out of Chitradurga, Shimoga
and Bellary districts
• Spread across 6 talukas Davangere,
Harihar, Jagalur, Honnali, Channagiri
& Harapanahalli
Davangere District
District Overview
.
Source: Karnataka at Glance, 2013-14

4. Economic Profile
GDDP is Rs. 6,963 crores for the district in
the year 2012-13
Per capita annual income in the district is Rs.
56,788 for the year 2012-13
1
2
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bangalore
Bellary District’s Contribution to GSDP
of Karnataka (2012-13)
Description INR
Crore
Contribution (%)
Total District GDP 6,963 2.33
Agriculture and Allied
(Agriculture, animal
husbandry, Forestry,
Fishing)
1,791 4.3
Industry
(manufacturing,
Construction, Mining)
1,446 1.7
Services
(Real estate, Hotels and
restaurants, banking,
and legal services)
3,725 2.1
Davangere GDP Trend (in INR Crore)
5804 5985 5881
6484 6438
6963
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Primary Secondary Tertiary GDDP
Source: State and District Domestic Product of Karnataka 14-15

5. Thrust Areas
• Expansion of
area under
horticulture
• Investments in
food processing
and export
oriented agro
processing
• Development of
Textile Park and
Food Processing
Zones
Agricultural Profile
Major Crops
 Agriculture is the highest contributor in
the economic development of the
district.
 Soil and climatic conditions favourable
for growing horticulture crops.
 The malnad area and Channagiri,
Honnali, Hariharaand Davangere taluks
are well suited for horticulture
 Gherkins and Marigold are produced as
raw material to food processing units
 Marginal and small farmers – 75%
 Major cereals -Paddy and Maize
Pulses - Red gram, Green gram, black
gram
 Oil Seeds - Groundnut, Sunflower
 Commercial Crops - Sugar Cane and
Cotton
 Fruits - Mango, Sapota, Banana,
Papaya, Pomegranate and Mozambique
 Vegetables - Tomato, Onion, Brinjal,
Gherkin, Drum sticks, Chilli, Ginger,
Tamarind
 Flowers -Jasmine, Chrysanthamum,
Marigold, Crossandra Total Area-5, 97, 597 ha
Key Enablers
Forest
13.68%
Uncultivated
Land
14.12%
Net Sown
Area
59.49%
Remaining
Area
12.72%
Land Utilisation (%)
Cereals
77.14%
Pulses
3.48%
Other
5.32%
Oil
Seeds
7.95%
Commercial
Crops
6.12%
Cropping Pattern (%)
Source: Karnataka at Glance, DIC-Davangere

6. S.No Industrial Areas Extent
(in Ha)
1 IA, Karuru 102
2 IA, Lokikere 93
3 IA, Hanagvadi 50
4 IA, Harlapur 44
5 IE, Davangere 43
6 IE, Harihar 19.35
• 6 Large scale Industries with aggregated
investment INR 272 Crore
• 9,533 small-scale industries with aggregated
investment INR 234.42 Crores
Industry Profile
Industry Areas/Estates
Industrial Areas
Industrial Estates
Map of Davangere District
Potential Sectors:
• Agriculture & Food processing
• Textiles, Cotton mills
• Engineering
• Mining (Steel wire Industries)
• Sugar Industries
Natural
Resources
• Iron
• Manganese
• White Quartz
• Lime Stone
 400 acres of land been identified for land bank
 Proposed an ‘Apparel Park’ of 50 acres, with an
estimated cost of US $ 2.35 million (INR 11
crores) by the Government of Karnataka(GOK)
 A Gas based project of 700MW has been approved
by the GOK
 Proposed an IT Park and Network operation
centre through joint ventures of private participation
and Karnataka Industrial Area development board
 Identified as one of the 8 districts to set up a Wind
energy generation Plant by the Government of
Karnataka
 Readymade garments, puffed rice and steel
fabrications cluster
3
6
6
1
2
4
Source: DIC-Davangere

7. Water
 Tungabadhra, sasalahalla are major perennial
rivers in the district
 There are 411 tanks in the district. Shanthi
Sagar, the second largest fresh water lake in
Asia is located in Davangere
 Irrigated Area is 38% of the net sown area
 Average demand in the district is 94551.15 MLD
and average consumption 57808.9 MLD.
Power
 Transmission in the district is being done by
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
(BESCOM)
 Davangere district receives power from
Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project and Guttur
Station which receives power from Raichur
Thermal Power Plant
 6 MW Wind Power Project (WPP) at Davangere
 Average demand in the district is 16491.19 MU
and average consumption annually is 308.63
MU.
 Davangere Sugar mills is planning to set up a 30
MW biomass based power project in Kukkuwada
village in addition to the existing 24 MW
cogeneration power plant in operation
Power and Water
Source: Karnataka at Glance, DIC-Davangere

8. Tourism
• Sri Harihareswara temple, situated on the bank of the river Tungabhadra at Harihar, the temple has
60
• pillars with enchanting carvings.
• Kalleswara temple of Bagali was built in 9th century AD by the Chalukyas, the temple is famous for its
• intricate carvings.
• Eshwara Temple was constructed by King Trubhuvana Malla Parameshwara in 1120 AD, it is famous for
• the pillars and sculptures built in Chalukya style.
• Sri Ragavendra Swamy Mutt, situated on the bank of river Tungabhadra at Honnali, is popularly
known
• as second Mantralayam.
• Sri Chennagiri Rangappa Clock Tower is an attractive tourist spot, the highlight of this place is the
• height of the clock tower which is 75 feet.
• Hodigere is a Tomb of King Shri Shahaji father of Chatrapathi Shivaji.
• Shantisagar is one of the 2nd largest tank in South Asia known for its panoramic view.
• Ramathritha Pushkarani at Santebennur.

9. Social Infrastructure
Healthcare:
Education:
Healthcare Facilities No.
Primary Health centres 62
Major Hospitals and Community
Health Centres
8
Key educational Institutes:
• Davangere University
• Bapuji Institute of Engineering Technology (BIET)
• Bapuji Education Association
• BDT College
• Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Education Association
• Saint Paul’s Missionary
• JJM Medical College
• SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Institute
• Jain Group of Institutes
• Fine Arts College
• DRM Science College
• AV Kamalamma College
Educational Institutes No.
Degree Colleges 58
Dental College 2
MBA Colleges 5
Ayurvedic College 1
Polytechnics 4
Source: DIC- Davangere, targetstudy.com

10. Connectivity
Port
Interna
tional
Airport
300 km
Internatio
nal Airport
265 Km
International
Airport
580 km
Domestic
Airport
127 Km
Port
Interna
tional
Airport
290 Km
Port
200 Km
 National Highway(NH) 4 (Connecting Mumbai to
Chennai)
 NH 13 (Connecting Solapur to Mangalore)
 Connected to Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai through
the Harihar- Davangere rail line
 The International Airport at Bangalore is at about
265 Kms; Domestic airport at Hubli is 127 Kms
from Davangere.
 The nearest international sea port at Mangalore is
290 Kms away and Karwar is at 200 Kms distance
from Davangere
Nearest Airport (in Kms)
Hubballi 127
Belagavi 246
Bengaluru 265
Mangaluru 290
Nearest Seaport (in Kms)
Karwar 200
Mangaluru 290
Goa 300

11. Infrastructure Readiness
Davanagere City
Challakere
Chitradurga City
Hospete
NH
4
NH
13
Begaluru-Mumbai
rail link
Ballari
Airport to
node (100
km)
40 km from
Chitradurga, 20 km
from Davanagere
DRDO-IISC lands
SH 65
Proposed Node opt 2
Hebbalu (Davanagere
District)
Bengaluru – Mumbai Economic Corridor
Davangere Node
 Located on NH 4 and in close proximity
to New Mangaluru seaport.
 Total land area estimated for the node
development is 7530 acres
 Land acquisition process has been
initiated for 4755 acres
 Davangere Node has the potential to
become globally competitive in Agro
Processing, Neutraceuticals, textiles and
Aerospace
Textile Park
50 acres of Ready Made Garments and textile
park has been established

12. Agriculture & Food Processing:
• Major cultivation of sugarcane, rice
and maize takes place in the district.
• Dry land is available which is
suitable for cultivation of fruits and
vegetables.
• Gherkin processing, marigold dye
processing, ground nut oil extraction
units are existing food processing
units in the district
• Food processing industries provides
the highest employment in the
district
Potential Industries
Textile and handloom
industries:
• Davangere is known as the
Manchester of Karnataka
• Black Alluvial soil is well suited for
cultivation of cotton in the district
• A 50 acre Apparel Park is proposed
with an estimated cost of US $ 2.35
million (INR 11 crores) by the
Government of Karnataka(GOK) .
• Textile constitutes of approx 13% of
SSI industry units in the district
Other Sectors:
Steel and
Engineering:
• Presence of Large &
Medium Industries in
these sectors provide
opportunities for
further investments.
Tourism
• A water amusement
park is planned at
Shanthisagar, the
second largest fresh
water lake in Asia
Fisheries and Animal Husbandary:
• Shanthisagar, the second largest fresh
water lake in Asia is in the district
• The tungabadrariver and 421 minor
tanks provide enormous scope for
inland fishing Moderately
• Animal husbandry is a major
economic activity in the district
providing additional income
• Animal Husbandry accounts for a
revenue of 179 croreINR annually
producing 1.44 lakh tonnes of milk,
105 million eggs and 2635 tonnes of
meat
Sericulture:
• Sericulture is practised in 176
villages by 590 farmers and is an
upcoming economic activity in the
district.
• Supporting infrastructure like
Cocconmarkets, training centers,
mini silk filature, etc., are well
established
Sugar and Rice Mills:
• There are 3 sugar
industries in
Davangere district
• There are many small
rice mills located in
the district

13. Investment Opportunities
Project Name Sector
Estimated Cost
(INR Crores)
Estimated Cost
(USD mn)
Agency Status
Development Of Mega Cattle Feed
Manufacturing Plants
Agri-Infrastructure 600 100.0 KMF Conceptual Stage
Development Of Road From
Shivamogga – Honnali To Harihara
Transportation 148 24.7 KRDCL
DRP
Prepared/Bidding
Dtage
Development Of Road From Gadag
To Honnali (one package of KSHIP)
Transportation Part of 7000 Part of 1166.7 KSHIP
DPR under
preparation
Smart City Mission In Karnataka
Urban
Infrastructure
NA 0.0 KUIDFC Conceptual Stage
Setting Up Of Conduit For Ofc (Optical
Fibre Cables) For Broad Band And
Cable Tv Operators Using Bescom
Electric Poles
Urban
Infrastructure
(telecommunicati
on)
NA 0.0 BESCOM Conceptual Stage
Development of Airstrips in Karnataka Transportation NA 0.0 KSIIDC Conceptual Stage
Peninsular Region Industrial
Development (PRIDE) Corridor
Projects
Industrial
Infrastructure
NA 0.0 KSIIDC
DRP
Prepared/Bidding
Stage
Establishment Of Modern Abattoirs In
ULB's
Urban
Infrastructure
4 1 DMA
DPR under
preparation

14. Annexure
Key Players
Shamanur Sugars
Indian Cane Pvt Ltd
Aradhya Steel Wires
Other Key Players
1. Anjaneya Cotton Mills Pvt. Ltd
2. Davangere Sugars Company Ltd.
3. Anjaneya Agto Tech Pvt. Ltd.
4. Katra Phytochem Pvt. Ltd.
5. Davangere Sugar Company
6. Bhadra sugar mill

15. Contact
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing),
No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560 001, India
Ph.: +91 80 2228 2392, 2228 5659, 2238 1232,
2228 6632
Fax: +91 80 2226 6063
Email: md@kumbangalore.com
The Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Plot No. 76-A (P1), Karur Industrial Area,
Harihara Road, Davangere.
Ph: (+91-08192) 232052, 232053, 232051
Email: jd-davangere@kar natakaindustry.gov.in
Commissioner for Industries Development and Director
Department of Industries & Commerce
Government of Karnataka
No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560 001, India
Ph.: +91 80 2238 6796
Email: commissioner@karnatakaindustry.gov.in