Mysore

Mysore is a district in the State of Karnataka in India. This district derives its name from Mysore city which is at 770m above sea level.

The city is also known as the City of Palaces.

Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau, Mysore District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests.

Physiographically, the region in which the district is found may be classified as partly maidan and partly semimalnad (malnad hilly lands). The district forms the southern part of the Deccan peninsula with Tamil Nadu to its southeast, the Kodagu district to its west, Mandya district to its north, Hassan district to its northwest and Bangalore district to its northeast.

Mysore district forms a distinct land unit, besides being a cultural entity lying between 11°30' N to 12°50' N latitudes and 75°45' E to 77°45' E longitudes.

It covers an area of 6854 sq. km. that is, 3.57 per cent of the state’s total geographical area.

It holds the sixth place in the state in terms of the area with a population of 2.641 million in 2001.

History

From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the history of South India.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

210 Piriyapatna Vidhan Sabha Constituency- 1 Piriyapatna Taluk

211 Krishnarajanagara Vidhan Sabha Constituency- Krishnarajanagara Taluk

212 Hunsur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 2 Hunsur Taluk

213 Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha Constituency(ST) - 5 Heggadadevankote Taluk

214 Nanjangud Vidhan Sabha Constituency(SC) - 6 Nanjangud Taluk (Part) 1 Kasaba and 2 Hullahalli Circles. 5 Doddakowlande Circle (Part) Hedathale, Basavattige, Devanur, Chikkakowlande, Nerale, Hemmaragala, Kumbarahalli, Hosapura, Koodlapura, Bagooru, Tharadale, Mallahalli, Hampapura, Halepura, Gattavadipura, Haraganapur, Gattavadi and Doddakowlande Villages. Nanjangud TMC

215 Chamundeshwari Vidhan Sabha Constituency- 4 Mysore Taluk (Part) 3 Elwala, 4 Kasaba and 1 Jayapura Circles. Mysore M corp. (Part) Mysore (M Corp.) - Ward No.19

216 Krishnaraja Vidhan Sabha Constituency- 4 Mysore Taluk (Part) Mysore M corp. (Part) Mysore (M Corp.) - Ward No.1 to 18, 20, 62 and 63.

217 Chamaraja Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Mysore Taluk (Part) Mysore M corp. (Part) Mysore (M Corp.) - Ward No. 21 to 43 and 61.


218 Narasimharaja Vidhan Sabha Constituency- 4 Mysore Taluk (Part) Mysore M corp. (Part) Mysore (M Corp.) - Ward No.44 to 60, 64 and 65.

219 Varuna Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4 Mysore Taluk (Part) 2 Varuna Circle. 6 Nanjangud Taluk (Part) 3 Chikkaiahna-Chatra?and 4 Biligere Circles. 5 Doddakowlande Circle (Part) Varahalli, Kakkarahatti, Banooru, Hadya, Karepura, Karya, Chunchanahalli, Konanoor, Konanapura, Paduvalamarahalli, Ramasettipura, Hanumanapura, Paduvala Agrahara, Dasanooru, Doddahomma, Chikkahomma and Thoravalli villages. 7 Tirumakudal Narsipur Taluk (Part) 1 Kasaba Circle.

220 T Narasipur Vidhan Sabha Constituency(SC) - 7 Tirumakudal Narsipur Taluk (Part) 2 Mugur, 3 Talakad, 4 Sosale and 5 Bannur Circles. Bannur TP Tirumakudal - Narsipur TP

Places of interest

Mysore District is a popular tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots.

Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Mysore Zoo, St. Philomena's Church, Brindavan Garden, Mysore Rail Museum, Jaganmohana Palace, Ranganathittu Birds Sanctuary, Somanathapura, Karanji Lake & Park, Kukkarahalli Lake, Bandipur National Park, Lalith Mahal Palace, Nanjangud Temple