Tumkur
Tumkur | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Tumakuru | |
Clockwise from top: Siddaganga Matha, Kote Anjaneya Swami Statue, Globe Library of SSIT, SIT, India Food Park | |
| Nickname: Kalpatharu Nadu (land of coconut trees) | |
Tumkur in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates: 13°20′N 77°06′E / 13.34°N 77.1°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Tumkur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Tumakuru City Corporation |
| • Mayor | Prabhavathi M |
| • Commissioner | Ashwija B V (IAS) |
| Area | |
• City | 102.9 km2 (39.7 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd largest district |
| Elevation | 822 m (2,697 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• City | 305,821 |
| • Rank | India : 150 Karnataka : 10 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 400,442 |
| Demonym | Tumkurian |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode(s) | 572101-107 |
| Telephone code | +91-(0)816 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-06 |
| Official language | Kannada |
| Website | www |
Tumkur, officially Tumakuru, is a city and headquarters of Tumakuru district in the Karnataka state of India. Tumkur is known for Siddaganga Matha. Tumkur hosts India's first mega food park, a project of the ministry of food processing. The India Food Park was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India in September 2014. Tumkur is also included in the Smart Cities Mission list and is among the 100 smart cities to be developed in India. Since 28 August 2010, Tumkur has been accorded the status of a city corporation. Tumakuru is Emerging Industrial hub in the India, Tumakuru has largest upcoming industrial corridor and japanese township. Tumakuru is getting ready to host International cricket matches in upcoming days, New International stadium in tumakuru by 2028. Green Line Namma Metro extension expected to Tumakuru after 2030.