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Our State Karnataka - Physiographic Divisions

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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1

Origin and Location of Karnataka

  • The name 'Karnataka' originates from 'Karunadu' meaning 'land of black soil'
  • Ancient references include 'Karunat' in Tamil work 'Shilappadikaram'
  • Mysuru State formed in 1953, renamed Karnataka in 1973
2

Administrative Organization

  • 31 districts currently in Karnataka
  • 239 taluks, 745 hoblies, 347 towns and cities, 29,483 villages
  • Largest district: Belagavi, Smallest: Bengaluru Urban
3

Coastal Plains

  • Located between Arabian Sea and Malnad region
  • Coastline: 320 km from Mangaluru (south) to Karwar (north)
  • Width varies: 12-64 km (broad in south, narrow in north)
4

Malnad (Western Ghats)

  • Western Ghats in Karnataka called 'Malnad' (land of hills) or 'Sahyadris'
  • Runs parallel to coast from north to south
  • Length: 650 km, Width: 50-76 km

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The name 'Karnataka' comes from 'Karunadu'Karnataka is located in southern peninsularA narrow strip between Arabian SeaThe Western Ghats or 'landVast plateau region east of Malnad

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