Karnataka

Karnataka

Karnataka is the state in the south side of India. It was named Karnataka in 1973.
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerla. Karnataka has 29 Districts. The area of state is 191791 km. That is why it became eighth largest Indian State by area.Kannada is the official language of Karnataka.
Karnataka is derived from the Kannda words Kary and Nadu. The meaning of these words 'Elevated Land'.
Bangalore is the capital of the state. Bangalore plays a very important role in the Indian Economy because of its economic and technological development.

History

Through lot of discoveries,hand axes in the region the hostory of karnataka can be traced. Karnataka ruled by the North Indian Ruler and the Nandas and the Mauryas also. Most area of north Karnataka ruled by the Shathavahanas. Satvahana ruled Karnataka for Four Centuries. Then Karnataka were ruled by the Pallavas of Kanchi. There domination was ended with the arrival of the Kadambad of Banavasi and the Gangas of Kolar.
The Gangas ruled Karnataka from c. 350 from Lolara.They also ruled Gangavadi. Theses dynasties were followed by the Badami Chalukyas, the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manykheta and the Western Chalukya Empire. The western Chalukyas patronised a unique style of architecture and kannada literature which became a precursor to the Hoysala art. Hotasala arts continued to be a grate tradition. Their temples are found at Beluru, Helebidu, and Somanathapura.

Karnaatka and the rest of South India experienced a major geographical shift when the Vijayanagara Empire fell to a confederation of Islamic Saltanates in the Battle of Talikot,the famous battle in the hostory of Karnataka.

Geography

Three major geographical areas of Karnataka are the Western Ghats, Plains of the Deccan Plateau, and region of Karvali. Jog Falls are the highest waterfalls in India.The Krishna, the Kaveri, the Sharavati and the Tungabhadra are some of the important revers in Karnataka. There are four seasons, winter (January to February), Summer (March to may), Monsoon (June to September) and post mansoon season (October to December). The state average rainfall is 1139 mm. The coastal region receives heaviest rainfall then average rainfall of overall Karnataka state. The highest temperature is around 45 C and the lowest temperature is around 2.8. More then 15% geographic area of the state covered by forest.

Economy

The GDP rate of Karnataka was 5.2. Karnataka was the fastest growing state over the past decade in terms of GDP and per capita GDP. That is why the state ranked sixth highest per capita GDP of all states. Foreign Direct Investment is also very high in the state as compare to other state in India. Karnataka has 3rd rank in terms of FDI. Unemployment rate of the Karnataka state was less then the National rate. More then 50% of the working people depends on agricultural sector and related activities. On the other hand Karnataka state is the manufacturing hub for some of the largest public sector companies in India like National Aerospace Laboratories, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bharat Earth Movers Ltd., Hindustan Machine Tools, Hidustan Aeronautics Ltd., and Indian Telephone Industries, which are situated in Bangalore. Science and technology research centers headquarters of many companies are also in Karnataka state, like Bharat Electronics Ltd., The Central Food Technological Research Institute, Indian Space Research Organization, Central Power Research Institute. Karnataka has emerged one of the major leader in the field of Information Technology. More then 1900 IT firms operating in Karnataka State including India's top two IT firms, Wipro and Infosys. Both companies have their headquarter in Karnataka State.
In Biotechnology also Karnataka is ahead. India's leading banks have their headquarter in Karnataka.

Transport

Railway and Bus transport are in a good condition. Air transport is also good.

Education

More then 70% of Karnataka people are literate. There are some important educational and research institutes of India situated in Karnataka like The National Institute of Technology Karnataka, The National Law School of India, and The Indian Institute of Management.

Culture

The State has a varied Culture.Dollu Kunitha is a popular drum dance of Karnataka. Theater culture is very vibrant because of organization like Ranga Shankara, Ranayana. Bharatnatyam is a very popular dance form in Karnataka. Karnataka has a very special place in the WOrld of Indian Classical Music.