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Karnataka (; ISO: Karnāṭaka, Kannada pronunciation: [kɐˈɾnäːʈɐkɐ]) is a state in the south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore , it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. Its capital and largest city is Bangalore. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. It is the only southern state to have land borders with all of the other 4 southern Indian sister states. The state covers an area of 191,791 square kilometres (74,051 sq mi), or 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of India. It is the sixth largest Indian state by area. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the eighth largest state by population, comprising 31 districts. Kannada, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and official language of the state. Other minority languages spoken include Urdu, Konkani, Marathi, Tulu, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kodava and Beary. Karnataka also contains some of the only villages in India where Sanskrit is primarily spoken.Though several etymologies have been suggested for the name Karnataka, the generally accepted one is that Karnataka is derived from the Kannada words karu and nādu, meaning "elevated land". Karu Nadu may also be read as karu, meaning "black" and nadu, meaning "region", as a reference to the black cotton soil found in the Bayalu Seeme region of the state. The British used the word Carnatic, sometimes Karnatak, to describe both sides of peninsular India, south of the Krishna.With an antiquity that dates to the paleolithic, Karnataka has been home to some of the most powerful empires of ancient and medieval India. The philosophers and musical bards patronised by these empires launched socio-religious and literary movements which have endured to the present day. Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. The economy of Karnataka is the sixth-largest of any Indian state with ₹16.65 trillion (US$220 billion) in gross domestic product and a per capita GDP of ₹226,000 (US$3,000). Karnataka has the nineteenth highest ranking among Indian states in Human Development Index.

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Bengaluru Jnana Bharathi (Rajarajeshwari Nagar Zone)

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Byadarahalli inscriptions and hero stones
Byadarahalli inscriptions and hero stones

Byadarahalli is located in the Herohalli ward, off Magadi Main Road in Bengaluru. It is home to a Kannada inscription which contains a unique engraving of Gandabherunda, a mythical bird in Indian iconography, only one of a kind to be found in the Bengaluru region. The image of Gandabherunda gained prominence when it was adopted as the royal insignia of the Mysuru Wodeyars and subsequently adopted as the official symbol of the Karnataka Government. The official emblem of the Karnataka state. This Kannada inscription records the tax-free donation of Haruvahalli by a group comprising Chikkanna, Honnappa, Gantegavuda, Maleyapa, Manchapa, Chikkahonnappa, Chokkanna, Gopagavuda, and Ramanna, who are all sons of Kitaneli's Honnagavuda from Kukkala Naadu during the reign of the Hoysala King Veera Ballala III. This generous gift is made to Mayileyanayakka and Cheneyakka in the presence of Gavudas Bommanna, Barachirayya and others. Mayileyanayakka and Cheneyakka were brothers who served as chieftains (rulers) of Kukalnaadu. They inherited the rule of Kukulanaadu from their father, Kadeyanayaka. The inscription introduces various taxes of an unclear nature that are also assigned to Mayileyanayaka and Channeyanayaka, although the specific reason for singling them out remains unclear. Additionally, the inscription mentions Naada Senabhova Jakkana as a witness to this significant act. The inscription's colloquial language and orthographic quirks make it challenging to discern why a location within the bounds of Kukalnaadu is being donated back to the rulers of Kukalanaadu, which requires further clarification. The inscription is presently located on the footpath outside the Mahadevamma Temple in Byadarahalli.

Nagarbhavi
Nagarbhavi

Nagarabhavi is a residential area of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Located in West Bangalore, Nagarabhavi is located between Mysore Road and Magadi road. It is surrounded by Vijaynagar on the north, Bangalore University and Chandra Layout on the east, Magadi road on the north and Sir.M.V.Layout on the west, and Kengeri to the south. Nagarabhavi is broadly divided into two areas, called Nagarabhavi 1st stage and Nagarabhavi 2nd stage. Traditionally known as the home of Bangalore University, this area also houses the National Law School of India University. This area also houses Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology. And KLE Institute in Nagarabhavi 2nd stage. Nagarabhavi 1st stage comprises the localities of Maruthinagara, Kalyana Nagara, Nagarabhavi Village, Canara bank Colony, Bhairaveshwara Nagar and Moodala Palya amongst others. These areas are heavily populated and have much commercial activity along the Nagarabhavi main road. These areas have smaller roads and a rough terrain. Nagarabhavi 2nd stage is in complete contrast to the 1st stage. While the 1st stage is very old, the 2nd stage is a relatively new area. The latter is very well planned and most of the areas have wide roads and the road connectivity is laudable. Most of the roads here are now tarred, ending the age old woes of the people residing here. The BDA has divided Nagarabhavi 2nd stage into blocks 1–12. In addition, well planned residential localities like Annapoorneshwari Nagara, Vinayaka Layout, ITI Layout, MPM Layout, NGEF Layout and Papareddy Palya form a part of this area. Nagarabhavi has famous restaurants like Mane Ruchi, Swathi Restaurant and Nandana Palace. It also has access to good reading libraries like JustBooks and Central and Namma hotels. Many celebrities live in and around Nagarbhavi.

Bharathnagar

Bharathnagar is a well planned residential layout in the city of Bangalore, India. Located off the arterial Magadi Road and approximately 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Bangalore Central Railway station, this layout was primarily created for the employees of the public sector giant Bharat Electronics Limited. Bharathnagar is divided into Phase 1 & 2. Phase 2 is the larger of the two and has the capacity to accommodate 4000 independent homes, whereas Phase 1 can accommodate 2,000 homes. Bharathnagar was carved out of the larger village of Byadarahalli. Bharathnagar, which was till recently managed by the Residents Welfare Association, is now under the management of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). This has increased development activities in the region, with five new beautifully landscaped parks being established. East West Group of Institutions is located behind Bharathnagar Phase 1. Confederation of Indian Industry - Institute of Quality (CII - IQ) is located behind Bharathnagar Phase 2. Karnataka Bank Herohalli Branch is located on 7th main road, Bharathnagar 2nd Phase.There are Canara and SBI Banks in the 1st Phase. This layout also has the popular Swathi Hotel in its 1st Phase. 241D is the direct BMTC bus route to Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) and 241N is the direct BMTC bus route to Krishnarajendra Market (KR City Market). This layout is equipped with Kaveri Water Connection. RoyalMart is the nearest shopping centre.