Administrative Divisions of Karnataka State

Overview

State Capital: Bengaluru

Total Number of Districts: 31

Administrative Divisions

Karnataka is divided into four primary administrative divisions:

• Bengaluru Division
• Mysuru Division
• Belagavi Division
• Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) Division

Bengaluru Division

Key Districts:

• Bengaluru Urban
• Bengaluru Rural
• Chikkaballapur
• Kolar
• Ramanagara
• Tumakuru
• Shivamogga 
• Chitradurga
• Davanagere
  

Importance:

• Bengaluru, the state capital, is the largest city and a major IT hub in India.
• Tumakuru is known for its industrial activities.

Mysuru Division

Key Districts:

• Chamarajanagar
• Chikkamagaluru
• Dakshina Kannada
• Hassan
• Kodagu
• Mandya
• Mysuru
• Udupi

Importance:

• Mysuru is known for its cultural heritage and is a major tourist destination.
• Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are known for their coastal economy and educational institutions.

Belagavi Division

Key Districts:

• Bagalkot
• Belagavi (Belgaum)
• Vijayapura (Bijapur)
• Dharwad
• Gadag
• Haveri
• Uttara Kannada

Importance:

• Belagavi is an important commercial hub and hosts several educational institutions.
• Dharwad is known for its educational and cultural significance.

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) Division

Key Districts:

• Ballari (Bellary)
• Bidar
• Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
• Koppal
• Raichur
• Yadgir

Importance:

• Kalaburagi is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
• Raichur is a significant agricultural and industrial region.

Key Administrative Roles

• District Commissioner (DC): The administrative head of each district.
• Superintendent of Police (SP): Responsible for maintaining law and order in the district.
• Taluk Level Administration: Managed by Tahsildars who oversee the administration of smaller administrative units within districts.

Importance of Administrative Divisions

• Governance: Ensures efficient management and governance at the local level.
• Development: Facilitates focused regional development based on the unique needs of each area.
• Resource Management: Helps in the effective allocation and management of resources.

Recent Administrative Changes

• Addition of New Districts: Karnataka has seen the creation of new districts to improve administrative efficiency.
• Urbanization: Increasing urbanization in divisions like Bengaluru has led to significant changes in land use and infrastructure development.

Summary

Understanding the administrative divisions of Karnataka is essential for comprehending the state's governance structure and regional development dynamics. Each division has its unique features and significance, contributing to the overall growth and management of the state.