Our State Karnataka - Physiographic Divisions
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
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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
Administrative Organization
- 31 districts currently in Karnataka
- 239 taluks, 745 hoblies, 347 towns and cities, 29,483 villages
- Largest district: Belagavi, Smallest: Bengaluru Urban
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)
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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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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