 The
second largest city in the Indian state of Karnataka, Mysore has played
a significant role in the history of South India. Mysore is the
administrative seat of Mysore District and Mysore Division and also a
popular tourist destination.
Demography
As per 1991 census, the district had a population of 22,81,653. In
2006, the urban population of the city of Mysore is 8.2 lakhs.
Climate in Mysore
Mysore's climate is pleasant. It enjoys a temperate climate, with
summer temperatures ranging from 21 to 34 degrees celsius. The winter
temperatures ranges from 12 to 30 degrees celsius. The city gets monsoon
rain in the June-October period.
How to reach Mysore?
Mysore is well connected with the rest of the country by roads, railway
and airway.
- Roads: The highways No. 17, 33, 86, 88 pass
through Mysore connecting it to nearby cities. To significantly
reducing the commute time, the existing two lane road linking Mysore
to Bangalore has been upgraded to a four-lane highway. Mysore has
intra-city, inter-city and suburban public bus transportation.
- Rail: Mysore is the railway junction for the
district and rail lines connect Mysore city to Bangalore and other
cities of the country.
- Air: Mysore's nearest airport is at Bangalore.
The Mandkalli Airport, approximately 4 miles from the city, is
currently not under operation.
Major Tourist Attractions in Mysore
| Mysore Palace |
Chamundi Hill |
Zoo |
| St.Philomena's Church |
Brindavan Garden |
Rail Museum |
| Jaganmohana Palace |
Ranganathittu |
Somanathapura |
| The Chamundi Hills |
Natural History Museum |
Education in Mysore
Mysore has a well formed foundation for basic education and higher
studies. Some notable education and research institutions in and around
Mysore are as follows:
- University of Mysore
- Karnataka Open University
- Central Food Technological Research Institute
- Central Institute of Indian Languages
- All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)
- Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
- National Institute of Engineering
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- JSS Medical College
- JSS Dental College
- JSS College of Pharmacy
- Mahajana Law College
- JSS Law College
- JSS College
- Regional College of Education
- SDM Institute for Management
- Mysore Medical College
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Economy of Mysore
- There are some well known industries in Mysore like manufacturing
tyres (Vikrant Tyres), textiles (K. R. Mills, now Atlantic Mills),
electronic systems (L & T), earthmoving and mechanical systems
(BEML), silk (KSIC).
- Some well known software companies like Infosys, Wipro, SPI
(Software Paradigms International) are also in Mysore.
- Tourism is another industry contributing to the economy of
Mysore. Mysore's tourist attractions and Dusshera Festival are
famous worldwide.
- Mysore contributed Rs 370 crores to Karnataka's Rs 38,000 crore
IT exports in 2005.
- There are a number of small IT companies that make a significant
contribution to the economy.
- Education and research at the University of Mysore, DFRL, CFTRI,
CIIL, CSRTI, CIPET, AIISH, KSOU and various medical, dental,
pharmacy, engineering, and science colleges contribute to the
economy and academic growth of Mysore.
- Goods made of silk, ivory and sandalwood are some of the most
famous products of Mysore, making significant contributions towards
commerce.
- Infrastructural developments in progress, such as the doubling
of railway tracks and the building of a four lane expressway between
Mysore and Bangalore, are expected to bring significant growth to
the economy of Mysore.
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