Area

Extending on a total Area of 191791 sq km, Karnataka flaunts its huge reserve of natural resources that are found in almost every corner of the state. The 38724 sq km of the state's forest locale counts for around 20% of the total Area of the place. 61.9% of the land available in the state is used for agriculture.

Housing one of the most advanced hi-tech cities of India - Bangalore - Karnataka boasts of an improved industrial scenario which is moving towards better prospects with each passing day. The industries that strengthen the fiscal backbone of the state are Information Technology, aeronautics, electrical engineering, steel, spare parts and aluminum.

With the lush green expanse which originates from the Western Ghats the forest Area of the state make its way to the serene woods of the plains. With five National Parks and 21 Sanctuaries, the forest region of the place attracts huge number of tourists from all over the glove every year.

Teak, sandal wood, rose wood, mango, white cedar, bamboo are some of the prime forest products of the state that have a huge demand in the markets of other countries.

The agricultural land of Karnataka generates income for almost 70% of the local population. Red and laterite soil characterize the agricultural Area of the state. The place has a repute of its own in the field of coffee plantation. The main crops that give high yield and maximum profit are jowar, rice, coconut, ragi, groundnut and sugarcane.

Gold reserves are found in abundance in Karnataka while Manganese, silver, iron, chromites and bauxite are the major minerals that are found in the land

The Area of Karnataka showcases a wide array of special characteristics that are adding pioneering strokes of development to the state's contours.