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General Knowledge: Coconut is cultivated extensively in India. But do you know which district is called Coconut District? Oh I don’t know. So read in this news about that district which is called Coconut District.
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- Tumkur district of Karnataka is called “Coconut District”.
- Tumkur is famous for its vast coconut plantations.
- The fertile soil and favorable climate is ideal for coconut cultivation.
General Knowledge: Karnataka state located in South India is known for its rich culture, historical sites and natural beauty. It is home to lush green forests, beautiful beaches and fertile agricultural lands. Karnataka is known for its special traditions, delicious food, technology and important industries like agriculture. These make Karnataka a unique and diverse state.
In this news, let us know about that district of Karnataka which is known as “the land of coconut trees”. Karnataka is a state in south-western India, formed on November 1, 1956 as Mysore State and renamed Karnataka in 1973. It is surrounded by Lakshadweep Sea, Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Karnataka has 31 districts and is the 8th largest state in terms of population. The capital Bengaluru is the largest city of Karnataka with a population of over 15 million. Karnataka, located in South India, has 31 districts. These districts are divided into four administrative divisions: Belgaum, Bangalore, Gulbarga and Mysore, which ensure good governance and regional management.
coconut land in karnataka
Tumkur district of Karnataka is known as “Tengu Nadu” or Kalpataru Nadu. It is known for its vast coconut plantations. Coconut is grown in about 10 talukas. Tumkur is an important industrial center and is rich in minerals such as iron ore.
Why is Tumkur called the land of coconut?
Tumkur district is famous for its extensive coconut plantations. Coconuts are grown in almost all its 10 taluks except some areas of Madhugiri and Pavagadh. The fertile soil and favorable climate make Tumkur an ideal place for coconut cultivation. This district is also known as Kalpatara Nadu. Tumkur is the third largest district of Karnataka in terms of area and fourth in terms of population. It plays an important role in the agricultural and industrial sectors of the state.
Tumkur district has a lot of red soil. Tumkur district is the largest coconut and millet growing district in Karnataka. This district is known as Kalpataru Nadu. Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary is located in Tumkur district. A temple, Sri Siddhaganga Matha, near Kyatsandra on the Tumkur-Bangalore highway, is world famous. The Gyan Dasoha and Anna Dasoha continuously cultivated here without any discrimination of caste, religion or gender is an example for the world.
Tumkur is also famous in the field of education. Educational institutions of Siddhartha Math and Siddhartha Educational Institute are important. Tumkur University started functioning. Veeranna, the founder of Gubbi Natak Company, which was also a famous theater company and film production house, was from Gubbi in Tumkur district.
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