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Mysore city

Mysore
Metropolis
Mysuru
Clockwise from top: Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple, Infosys study center, St. Philomena's Church, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Dodda Gadiyaara and Krishna Raja Circle.
Mysore is located in Karnataka
Mysore
Mysore
Mysore is located in India
Mysore
Mysore
Location of Mysore in Karnataka
Coordinates: 12°16′N 76°36′E / 12.26°N 76.6°E / 12.26; 76.6Coordinates: 12°16′N 76°36′E / 12.26°N 76.6°E / 12.26; 76.6
Country  India
State Karnataka
Division Mysore division
District Mysuru district
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
 • Mayor M J Ravikumar
 • Deputy Mayor Ratnamma
Area
 • Metropolis 152 km2 (60.12 sq mi)
Elevation 763 m (2,503 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Metropolis 887,446
 • Rank 53
 • Density 5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
 • Metro 983,893
Demonym(s) Mysorean, Mysoorinavaru, Mysuriga, Mysurigaru
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Postal index number 570 0xx
Vehicle registration KA 09, KA 55
Telephone 91-(0)821-XXX-XXXX
Official language Kannada
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Website www.mysorecity.gov.in

Mysore (Listeni/mˈsʊər/), officially renamed as Mysuru, is the third most populous and the third largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. Located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi). According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India, the population is 887,446. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division.

Mysore served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore for nearly six centuries, from 1399 until 1956. The Kingdom was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, with a brief period of interregnum in the 1860s and 70s when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. Patrons of art and culture, the Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city and the state. The cultural ambiance and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural Capital of Karnataka.

Mysore is noted for its heritage structures and palaces, including the Mysore Palace, and for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists from across the world. It lends its name to various forms arts and culture like Mysore Dasara, Mysore Painting; dishes like the sweet dish Mysore Pak, Mysore masala dosa; brands like Mysore Sandal Soap, Mysore Ink; styles and cosmetics like Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the Mysore Silk sarees, et cetera. Tourism is the major industry alongside the traditional industries. Mysore's inter-city public transportation solely includes rail and bus; flights, however, turn active during the peak time of the Dasara. Among many others to be first in, Mysore was the location of the first private radio station in India. Mysore University is headquartered in Mysore, which has produced several notable scientists, authors, politicians, actors, singers, and sportsmen. Cricket and lawn tennis are the most popular sports in the city.


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