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Davanagere District , Karnataka
Davanagere District is situated in the southern state of Karnataka.

Davanagere District is situated in the southern state of Karnataka and is an ancient city of historical importance. The district headquarter is located at Davangere. It was part of the kingdom of the Devagiri Yadavas.

Davanagere is well connected to the other parts of India by rail and road. It lies in the Maidan region on the Deccan plateau. It is surrounded by the Shimoga district, Haveri district, Chitradurga district and Bellary district. The prominent cities and towns of the district are Harihara, Honnali and Channagiri. Davanagere became a separate district in 1997 when it was separated from the district of Chitradurga.

The city had a population of 1,790,952 inhabitants and is dominantly urban according to the 2001 census report. It is a major commercial, industrial and educational centre and is famous for its textile industry. The place is a trading center for cotton and grain. Davanagere district is a major tourist attraction in Karnataka. Anagodu, Anaji, Hadali, Harihar and Mayakonda are ideal tourist destinations.

(Last Updated on : 22/01/2010)
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