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Mysuru district, Administrative division in Karnataka, India

Mysuru district spans 6,854 square kilometers of land in southern Karnataka, featuring hills, plateaus, and agricultural zones near the Kaveri River.

The Wodeyar dynasty governed this territory from 1399 until 1947, establishing a system of administration that shaped the modern district structure.

The district contains multiple languages and traditions, with Kannada speakers forming the majority of the three million residents recorded in 2011.

The headquarters in Mysore city manages seven taluks through a Deputy Commissioner who coordinates agricultural, industrial, and technological development programs.

The Nanjangud industrial area within the district ranks as Karnataka's second-highest Value Added Tax contributor through its manufacturing facilities.

Location: Mysuru division

Capital city: Mysore

Shares border with: Mandya district, Wayanad district, Chamarajanagar district, Kodagu district

Website: http://mysore.nic.in/index_en.htm

GPS coordinates: 12.21000,76.49000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28

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